POLITICSMajor train operator to be renationalised in monthsGWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.BBC News·May 8, 2026
POLITICSPentagon releases UFO files on new websiteThe initial set of files housed on the site will include those containing unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire U.S. government. The materials have been reviewed for security purposes, but many have "not yet been analyzed for resoTechCrunch·May 8, 2026
POLITICSU.S. says it struck two Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to skirt blockadeThe shaky U.S. ceasefire with Iran has been repeatedly undermined this week, even as President Donald Trump insists it remains in effect.CNBC·May 8, 2026
POLITICSAs federal government pulls back, Colorado charts independent course with vaccinesAs state leaders change laws to make vaccines more accessible, a coalition of doctors, public health advocates and everyday Coloradans is trying to start a public conversation about their importance.NPR·May 8, 2026
POLITICSCourt rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOPVirginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.NPR·May 8, 2026
POLITICSTrump's $1 million 'Gold Card' fails to catch on among the world's wealthyPresident Donald Trump's "Gold Card," which promised U.S. residency in "record time," has been dogged by delays and legal questions.CNBC·May 8, 2026
POLITICSThird British national has suspected hantavirus infection, government saysThe patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.BBC News·May 8, 2026
POLITICSWhat early election results show us in maps and chartsSee which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.BBC News·May 8, 2026
POLITICSElection results at a glance – and what's still to comeReform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.BBC News·May 8, 2026
POLITICSChina Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on Iran WarAmerica’s ability to deter China in a war over Taiwan is weakened, Chinese analysts say, giving Beijing leverage in an upcoming summit with President Trump.NY Times·May 8, 2026
POLITICSTrump says ceasefire still in effect, but Iran ‘better sign agreement fast’US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.Al Jazeera·May 8, 2026
POLITICSVote Brings ‘Freeze the Rent’ Closer to Reality in New YorkThe panel that regulates rents for nearly one million apartments cast its first vote since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office, approving ranges that included no increases.NY Times·May 8, 2026
