May 08 Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire, prisoner swap By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump announced on social media that the ceasefire would run Saturday through Monday. Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates its victory over Nazi Germany 81 years ago in World War II. Continue reading
May 08 Happy birthday, David Attenborough. The man behind the excited but hushed voice of nature programs turns 100 By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The BBC is hosting a party at the Royal Albert Hall, and cinemas are playing his nature films - but despite the accolades, Attenborough prefers the animals to be the stars. Continue reading
May 08 UAE reports Iranian drone and missile attack after U.S. says it traded fire with Tehran By Adam Schreck, Russ Bynum, Associated Press The UAE Defense Ministry said three people were wounded after air defenses engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones launched by Iran. Continue reading
May 08 Israeli airstrikes kill 5 in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in Israel By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press The strikes came hours after the Israeli army's Arabic-language spokesperson issued an evacuation warning to the residents of six villages in Tyre province, including Toura. Continue reading
May 08 Spain prepares for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press The World Health Organization considers the risk to the wider public from the outbreak as low. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 2:14 U.S. destroyers and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz in serious test of ceasefire By Nick Schifrin, Mat Morrison, Morgan Till, Eliot Barnhart, Kayan Taraporevala The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with the top Iranian military command accusing Americans of violating the now-month-old ceasefire, while the U.S. says the truce remains in effect. Nick Schifrin joins Amna Nawaz with… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 8:31 Rubio attempts to mend relations with Pope Leo in Vatican meeting after Trump's criticisms By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Daniel Okay, Winston Wilde Secretary of State Rubio on Thursday tried to smooth over another conflict sparked by the Iran war, this one with the pope. A meeting between Rubio and Pope Leo came after Trump repeatedly accused the pontiff of wanting Iran to… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 5:27 News Wrap: Tennessee passes new congressional map, sparking protest In our news wrap Thursday, lawmakers in Tennessee passed a new congressional map favoring Republicans, the man accused of a firebomb attack on a pro-Israel rally in Colorado was sentenced to life in prison, health authorities are tracking passengers who… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 7:08 How EU efforts to stem migration affect a dangerous sea route to the Canary Islands By Malcom Brabant, Sonia Kopelev In the Atlantic, Spain’s Canary Islands are destinations for thousands of migrants seeking asylum in Europe. It’s a dangerous, desperate journey — many have died trying to reach European shores. Fellows from the University of British Columbia's Global Reporting Program… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 5:25 Somalia's dire humanitarian situation escalates amid Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The Strait of Hormuz closure is not only driving up prices at the pump in the U.S., it’s also driving up the cost of delivering humanitarian aid around the world. That is particularly acute for Somalia, which is facing one… Continue watching