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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says Sat 2nd May 2026 17:51 BST
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards SomaliaSat 2nd May 2026 18:53 BST
Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia

It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

US Supreme Court asked to restore abortion pill accessSat 2nd May 2026 22:06 BST
US Supreme Court asked to restore abortion pill access

A lower court has limited mail-order access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which the drug's maker says will cause "irreparable harm".

Cuba condemns new US sanctions as 'illegal' and 'abusive'Sat 2nd May 2026 05:57 BST
Cuba condemns new US sanctions as 'illegal' and 'abusive'

The new measures come on top of a US blockade of oil to Cuba that has caused widespread blackouts and fuel shortages.

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran warSun 3rd May 2026 00:03 BST
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner?Sun 3rd May 2026 18:29 BST
Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner?

Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".

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