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UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows king's speech
14 May 2026 @ 5:42 am
Keir Starmer was facing his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reportedly readying his resignation to try to trigger a contest to replace a…
China's Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning
14 May 2026 @ 5:30 am
China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress at the start of a two-day summit on Thursday but warned that disagreement over Taiwan…
Ohtani throws 7 scoreless innings as Dodgers beat Giants 4-0 to end 4-game losing streak
14 May 2026 @ 4:57 am
Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers backed the four-time MVP with his most run support of the season in a…
Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud
14 May 2026 @ 4:00 am
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday announced new steps in the Trump administration's initiative to root out fraud in federal health programs, including a $1.3 billion deferral in…
Iran war, shifting alliances loom over Trump's China visit
14 May 2026 @ 2:25 am
The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran loomed over U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China on Wednesday, as signs emerged that the conflict is shifting alliances across the Middle…
Russia fires about 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace
14 May 2026 @ 2:11 am
Russia fired at least 800 drones in a massive daytime barrage on about 20 regions of Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, including…
City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip: Guardiola
14 May 2026 @ 1:00 am
Pep Guardiola said all Manchester City can do is stay alive and hope for an Arsenal slip-up in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win against…
Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
14 May 2026 @ 1:00 am
Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating…
Japan rides box office boom into Cannes
13 May 2026 @ 10:02 pm
The Japanese film industry, fresh from a record box office year in 2025, is carrying its domestic momentum into the Cannes Film Festival where it made its debut…
Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
13 May 2026 @ 9:58 pm
Meta Platforms said Wednesday it's rolling out an “incognito” mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy concerns…