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Australia charges two women linked to ISIS with slavery after return from Syria

A general view of the Roj camp near Derik, Syria, April 24, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman/File Photo

Hackers block access to platform used by thousands of US schools

The attack, claimed by ShinyHunters, a well-known cyber extortion group active since at least 2019, saw access to the Canvas learning platform blocked.

US launches review of Mexican consulates

FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump and the Mexico flag are seen in this illustration taken July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 8, 2026

A US Navy handout photo released on May 4 shows US sailors conducting maintenance on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in April 2026.

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks to the media on a proposed resolution of the Strait of Hormuz at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., May 7, 2026. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado

UN experts warn US fuel blockade in Cuba puts human rights at risk

Washington intensified measures in 2026 by repeatedly suggesting it could take military action against Cuba.

Trump says he would not pay US$1,000 to watch US at World Cup

US President Donald Trump appeared concerned in an interview with the New York Post that lower-income Americans – a key voting bloc for him – would be priced out of attending the World Cup.

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

US President Donald Trump told an ABC reporter that the ceasefire was still in effect and sought to downplay the exchange of fire between the US and Iran.

Trump says giving EU until July 4 to fulfil trade deal or will raise tariffs

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen (left) meeting US President Donald Trump in Scotland in July 2025.

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks to the media on a proposed resolution of the Strait of Hormuz at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., May 7, 2026. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado

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