Trump energy secretary says gas prices might not drop back under $3 a gallon until 2027
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said gas prices may not drop below $3 per gallon until next year. Wright cautioned that meaningful relief may not arrive before 2027, depending on how quickly tensions in the Middle East are resolved. The global oil industry has been rocked by Iran’s restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Udoka says imaging showed “nothing major’ but that Durant’s knee is “very tender and tough to bend in certain ways.” Not sure how long he’ll be out. Durant was unable to play in Game 1 of the Rockets’ opening-round series against the Lakers.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but adds that it is still under Tehran’s supervision.
Strait of Hormuz closed until U.S. blockade is lifted, Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy says. No vessel should make any movement from its anchorage in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, it says. approaching the strait will be considered as cooperation with the enemy and be targeted.
Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say
The Israeli army says it carried out a series of strikes that killed more than 150 Hezbollah fighters. The southern Lebanese town and its surroundings were the site of intense clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants in the days leading up to the ceasefire. It brought the total number of soldiers killed in Lebanon to 15, and was the second soldier killed in combat since the fragile ceasefire.
French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report
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Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York
Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met face-to-face for the first time on Saturday. The former two-term president told the mayor that his campaign had been “impressive to watch” The meeting came just over a week after the mayor marked his 100th day in office.
Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Donald Trump. Pope made the remarks in a speech in Cameroon. He said the world was "being ravaged" by those who "manipulate religion" for political gain. He did not mention Donald Trump by name.
Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum says there is 'no diplomatic crisis' with Spain. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated in recent years. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez did not attend the summit in Barcelona. He is expected to make a statement at the end of the event.
Péter Magyar and his victorious Tisza party have wasted no time preparing for the transfer of power in Hungary. He made clear that he would govern as a pro-European leader, cracking down on corruption. He also supports the basic rights of LGBTQ people and turning away from Orbán’s bromance with Vladimir Putin.
Six candidates with little name recognition — along with a write-in — are facing off in the Democratic primary next month for Ohio's 6th Congressional District. The winner will be the underdog challenger in the November general election against the Republican nominee because the district, which spans all or parts of 10 counties in eastern Ohio, leans Republican.
U.S.-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The Lebanese government does not control Hezbollah so cannot be a party to a ceasefire. The pause in fighting is designed to open direct talks toward a broader Israel‑Lebanon peace deal. It also aims to ease pressure on parallel U.S. negotiations with Iran.
10-Day Cease-Fire Between Israel and Lebanon Goes Into Effect
US energy secretary says talks with Iranians over Strait of Hormuz are ‘going well’ Chris Wright said the United States “is not too far away from a deal.” “I think we’ll have a nice end to this conflict,” Wright predicted.
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Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire
Fire destroys 1,000 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state. Over 9,000 residents affected by the fire, though no deaths have been reported. Fire broke out in one of Sabah's water villages, which feature wooden houses built on stilts. Low tide conditions also made it difficult to obtain an open water source.
U.K. Police Investigate Claims Drones Targeted Israeli Embassy in London
Donald Trump has pulled Vice President JD Vance from the delegation negotiating a peace deal with Iran. Trump said Vance will not be attending the negotiations in Islamabad for "security reasons" Vance will head to Islamabad for talks alongside Donald Trump's advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Three other soldiers were also injured, it say.
Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say
Eight children ranging from 1 to 14 years old were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning. The shootings took place at multiple residences in the Louisiana city, including two homes on the same block and a third in another part of the neighborhood. Police are describing the shooting as a "domestic disturbance"
Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria after product recall
Rat poison was found in a jar of Hipp baby food in Austria prompting a nationwide recall and a police investigation. The puree has already been recalled in Slovakia and the Czech Republic after initial lab tests showed the presence of a toxic substance. At least 36 infants in the UK suffered food poisoning because of the contaminated baby formula.
Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegations – As it happened
One of them was a man called Ali Jan, who wore a prosthetic leg. He was allegedly carried by Roberts-Smith outside the wall of the compound, thrown to the ground, and shot multiple times using a belt-fed machine gun. The prosecution alleges that Person 11 shot Ali Jan. The court documents claim a hand-held radio was placed near Ali Jan to support the killing.
Appeals Court Again Allows Ballroom Construction to Go On, for Now
The White House announced the construction of the 90,000-square-foot ballroom in late July. The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit to stop the project. A federal appeals court ruled that the White House can't build the ballroom without authorization from Congress. The White House is appealing the decision.
Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have finished their four-day visit to Australia. Most Australians the BBC spoke to were either unaware or uninterested in the couple's visit. But when it came to the commercial side of their Australia trip, it wasn't always clear what was – and what was not – a paid trip.
British Counterterrorism Police Investigating Attacks Against Jewish Sites
UK chief rabbi says a sustained campaign of violence against the Jewish community is gathering momentum. Pro-Iranian group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya has said it is responsible. The group posted a video purporting to show the attack on the Kenton synagogue on social media.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Officials Will Travel to Pakistan for Talks
President Donald Trump says Vice President JD Vance will not be leading the U.S. team for renewed talks to end the Iran war. Trump said the Secret Service "did not feel comfortable" having Vance go to Pakistan on 24 hours notice for such talks. CNN's Alayna Treene later reported that Vance was set to be at the negotiating table.
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Calix (CALX +0.74%) builds the software and hardware platform that powers broadband service providers. BEAD program funding, which is federal broadband deployment money, is expected to accelerate in 2026. Calix launched the next generation of its platform, built natively on Alphabet's Google Cloud with Vertex AI and Gemini models.
I'm a psychologist who studies couples: People in the happiest relationships do 5 things on Sundays—that most neglect
Couples who savor happy, calm moments together end up building stronger, longer-lasting relationships. They lean into hard conversations and emotionally support their partners, even when it's not always convenient. They're reminding their partner that they're more concerned with building up trust in the marriage than protecting their own ego or comfort.
Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route
Donald Trump has pulled Vice President JD Vance from the delegation negotiating a peace deal with Iran. Earlier, the US president said Vice-President JD Vance will not lead the US delegation due to "security" concerns. Vance will head to Islamabad for talks alongside Donald Trump's advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Amid Conflicting Messages From Trump and Iran, Hopes for Peace Deal Emerge
African and Asian nations with nuclear plants are increasing their output as they scramble for short-term energy supplies. Non-nuclear countries are accelerating long-term nuclear plans to safeguard against future fossil fuel shocks. In Asia, the Iran war is pushing South Korea to increase nuclear power generation, while Taiwan is debating restarting mothballed reactors.
The U.S. blockade on ships will continue until Trump ends it, says Central Command chief.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating stands at 37% amid dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and the war with Iran, according to an NBC News/SurveyMonkey poll of US adults released this morning. About half of Americans now say they strongly disapprove of his work on the issue.
Trump says he might go to Pakistan if an Iran deal is signed there.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating stands at 37% amid dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and the war with Iran, according to an NBC News/SurveyMonkey poll of US adults released this morning. About half of Americans now say they strongly disapprove of his work on the issue.
Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
Before the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran at the end of February, the global economy had just been recovering from last year's shock from President Donald Trump's wave of steep tariffs. At International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, participants swung from gloom over a worsening global economic outlook.