Republican hard-liners defy Trump, Johnson as megabill fails to advance
May 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's legislative agenda megabill failed to advance after a band of far-right Republicans objected to it during a meeting…
‘No soap, no morphine’: Gaza volunteer on life under intensified bombing | Newsfeed
NewsFeedAn aide worker in Gaza who has witnessed Israel’s increased bombardment of the enclave calls it “shocking,” as Palestinians struggle with a lack of food…
Supreme Court blocks Trump from using Alien Enemies Act for deportations
May 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from using the rare wartime Alien Enemies Act…
Has Donald Trump taken US-Gulf relations to a new era? | Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has concluded his three-nation tour of the Gulf region.More than a trillion dollars worth of investments were pledged during the US…
‘I cannot stand by’: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump | Donald Trump News
A recent United States ambassador to Ukraine has published an opinion column explaining her decision to resign her post, and criticising President Donald Trump for…
FA Cup Final 2025: Guardiola sees win as ‘massively important’ to Man City | Football News
The FA Cup was not Manchester City’s top priority this season, but now that they are in a third straight final, the club will go…
Charter, Cox Communications merger valued at $34.5B
May 16 (UPI) -- Charter Communications, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, announced a merger Friday with privately held Cox Communications…
NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall | Workers’ Rights News
The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.New Jersey’s commuter rail engineers are on strike after…
11 ‘armed and dangerous’ inmates escape from New Orleans jail
May 16 (UPI) -- Eleven inmates escaped the Orleans Parish jail Friday morning as the New Orleans facility was locked down. Sheriff Susan Hutson said…
ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends | ICC News
ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies.The chief…
SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites from California
SpaceX Friday launched another routine Starlink satellite launch from California, the 20th this year. Liftoff for Starlink mission 15-5 was 9:43 a.m. EDT from Vandenburg…
Man City vs Crystal Palace: FA Cup final – preview, team news, kickoff | Football News
Who: Manchester City vs Crystal PalaceWhat: English FA Cup finalWhere: Wembley Stadium, London, United KingdomWhen: Saturday at 4:30pm (15:30 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera Sport‘s live…
Microsoft proposes unbundling Teams to resolve European Commission investigation
May 16 (UPI) -- Microsoft said Thursday it is proposing a resolution to European Commission concerns over how it bundles Teams with MS Office and…
United States forms AI partnership with UAE
The United States reached a deal with the United Arab Emirates to collaborate on an artificial intelligence technology cluster in Abu Dhabi. Photo by UAE…
Russia targeting journalists in Ukraine hotel strikes: Report | Russia-Ukraine war News
Reporters Without Borders and Truth Hounds found that Russia’s attacks on hotels intended to ‘discourage’ war coverage.Russian attacks have increasingly hit hotels hosting journalists in…
On This Day, May 16: NBA names Michael Jordan rookie of the year
1 of 5 | Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan jams for two of his game-high 50 points during fourth-quarter action November 21, 1997, to defeat…
‘New paradigm’: A fractured Portugal votes again, amid corruption cloud | Elections
Lisbon, Portugal — Portugal is summoning its citizens to vote in their third general elections in three years on May 18, amid rapid shifts to…
DHS, Secret Service investigating ex-FBI head James Comey’s seashell photo as potential Trump threat
May 16 (UPI) -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday night that DHS and the Secret Service are investigating a since-deleted picture former FBI…
US senators seek to block Trump’s UAE, Qatar defence deals | Donald Trump News
Senators accuse US President Donald Trump of engaging in ‘corruption of US foreign policy’ with defence deals.A group of United States senators is trying to…
Woman missing nearly three weeks in California mountains found alive
May 16 (UPI) -- A 27-year-old Georgia woman missing nearly three weeks in the California mountains has been found alive, according to authorities. Tiffany Slaton…