The United States Central Command on Wednesday said it had “disabled” an Iran-flagged oil tanker which was attempting to sail towards an Iranian port. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer (REUTERS) “US forces operating in the Gulf of Oman enforced blockade measures by disabling an Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker…
Independent Muslim campaigners have denied allegations from Labour supporters of hostility for showing support for the government in a north London suburb. Labour voters in a tightly contested district have reported feeling pressure from followers of Muslim independent candidates who are challenging the party over its stance on Gaza and the Iran war. More than…
By SETH BORENSTEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Trees are countering nearly half the urban heating from pavement and buildings in the world’s cities, but they’re not doing enough cooling in hotter, poorer cities where it’s needed the most as the world warms, a new study found. When averaged out over all the world’s cities, tree cover…
The Electoral Commission is urging people not to forget their photo ID before heading out to vote on May 7 12:56, 06 May 2026Updated 12:56, 06 May 2026 People need to take a form of photographic ID with them to vote (Image: Craig Connor/ChronicleLive) If you are planning to vote in the 2026 Local Elections…
This list includes the approximate result declaration times for Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside People across the UK will vote in the Local Elections 2026 on Thursday, May 7(Image: Craig Connor/ChronicleLive) Millions of people in England, Scotland and Wales will be heading to the polls on Thursday for the Local Elections. The…
By Amel Emric and Daria Sito-Sucic VARES, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 6 (Reuters) – A new silver, lead and barite mine offered hope to the small town of Vares, in mountainous central Bosnia, when it opened in 2024. After decades of economic decline, new roads and houses were built, cafes and restaurants filled up, and the…
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Here is everything you need to know about when polling stations will be open on Thursday, May 7 Local elections will take place across England on Thursday, May 7(Image: Plymouth Herald) More than 5,000 council seats are up for grabs across the UK in the 2026 local elections as millions of voters head to the…
Your essential guide to having your say at the polls (Image: PA) With thousands of council seats up for grabs across England tomorrow (May 7), the 2026 local elections are set to be a major test of the political landscape. Voters in 134 local authorities will head to the polls to decide who manages their…