POLITICSTrump Reversed Hormuz Plan After Saudis Denied Airspace AccessSaudi Arabia’s refusal of support suggests that President Trump’s unpredictable approach to Iran has strained ties with one of his closest allies in the Middle East.NY Times·May 8, 2026
POLITICSSolomon Islands to get new leader after PM ousted in no-confidence vote<p>Jeremiah Manele toppled after months of political upheaval in the nation seen as one of China’s closest partners in the Pacific </p><p>Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele lost power in a no-confidence vote in the South Pacific country’s parliament, ending months of political uncertaintThe Guardian·May 7, 2026
POLITICSTrade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffsThe Court of International Trade has struck down a second round of global tariffs ordered by President Trump, after his earlier import taxes were outlawed by the U.S. Supreme Court.NPR·May 7, 2026
POLITICSTrump sets July 4 deadline for EU tariff hike decisionTrump claimed he had a 'great call' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the looming tariffs.Al Jazeera·May 7, 2026
POLITICSU.S. Debt Hits a Concerning Milestone, and Experts Say Trump’s Policies Could Worsen ItThe debt is outgrowing the size of America’s economy. The president’s policies could accelerate the country’s fiscal headaches, experts say, unless policymakers intervene.NY Times·May 7, 2026
POLITICSWoman jailed in Somalia for peaceful protest ‘stripped, kicked and beaten’<p>In an exclusive interview from prison, Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver, tells of her treatment after being arrested for demonstrating against the government</p><p>A woman being held in prison in Somalia for taking part in peaceful protests has described how she was tortured by herThe Guardian·May 7, 2026
POLITICSWoman jailed in Somalia for peaceful protest ‘stripped, kicked and beaten’<p>In an exclusive interview from prison, Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver, tells of her treatment after being arrested for demonstrating against the government</p><p>A woman being held in prison in Somalia for taking part in peaceful protests has described how she was tortured by herThe Guardian·May 7, 2026
POLITICSBolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachersBolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.Al Jazeera·May 7, 2026
POLITICSStarmer Braces for Local Election Losses Amid New Era of UK PoliticsPolls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.NY Times·May 7, 2026
POLITICSThe ‘Perfect Storm’ Hanging Over Britain’s Public DebtBond investors are expected to scrutinize the results of critical local elections on Thursday as the war in the Middle East adds inflation pressure on the government.NY Times·May 7, 2026
POLITICSGas companies will be forced to set aside local supply under major Labor shakeup<p>Albanese government announces east coast gas reservation policy, which will require producers to set aside 20% of export volumes</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/07/royal-commission-antisemitism-budget-cost-of-living-jim-chalmers-anthony-albanese-taxThe Guardian·May 7, 2026
POLITICSBTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palaceK-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico’s National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.Al Jazeera·May 7, 2026