Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district
NewsFeed Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis, triggering protests inside the state Capitol and accusations of racial gerrymandering. The move could help Republicans strengthen their narrow majority in the US House ahead of November’s midterm elections. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
The Palestinian shot dead hours before his son was born
NewsFeed Nayef Samaro, 26, left work in Nablus to run errands for his wife, who was hours away from delivering their first son by C-section. He was excited, despite the Israeli army raiding his city. An Israeli soldier shot Nayef in the head, leaving him to bleed out in the street. He never saw his son. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
Oil prices jump as US, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises amid clashes in critical waterway. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026 Oil prices have jumped after clashes between United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz pushed their tenuous ceasefire to the brink. Futures for Brent crude rose as much as 7.5 percent during a volatile trading session on Thursday, before easing as Asia’s markets opened on Friday morning. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The international benchmark stood at $101.12 per barrel as of 03:00 GMT, down from the day’s high of $103.70. The latest rise came after the US and Iran exchanged fire in the critical strait, a conduit for about one-fifth of global oil and natural gas supplies, despite the truce announced between the sides on April 7. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it launched strikes on Iran after three US Navy guided-missile destroyers came under attack from Iranian missiles, drones and small boats in the strait. Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters earlier accused the US of violating the ceasefire by attacking an Iranian oil tanker and another vessel in the vicinity of the waterway. The Iranian military headquarters also accused the US of targeting civilian areas, including Qeshm Island. US President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to downplay the clashes, saying the ceasefire remained in effect, while Iran’s state-run Press TV said the situation had gone “back to normal”. Shipping in the strait has been at a near standstill since late February amid the threat of Iranian attacks on the massive oil tankers that usually transport much of the world’s energy supplies. Brent prices are up about 40 percent compared with before the war amid an estimated shortfall in daily production of 14.5 million barrels. Advertisement Asian stock markets opened lower on Friday amid the heightened tensions, with Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225, South Korea’s KOSPI and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index each falling more than 1 percent. On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 fell about 0.4 percent overnight after hitting an all-time high the previous day. Adblock test (Why?)
Mumbai ‘watermelon’ deaths case: Chilling twist emerges, Rat poison found in bodies after organs turned green
A shocking twist has emerged in the mysterious death of a family of four in Mumbai, who allegedly died by eating watermelon. It was revealed that the victims died due to poisoning caused by a toxic rodenticide.
Vijay’s TVK threatens mass resignations if DMK or AIADMK sideline party in Tamil Nadu government formation
Actor Vijay’s TVK threatens mass resignations if DMK or AIADMK bypass it in Tamil Nadu government formation.
Nashik TCS religious conversion: After absconding for weeks, main accused Nida Khan arrested
Nida Khan, the prime accused in the Nashik TCS religious conversion case, has been arrested from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The 26-year-old Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee had been on the run since March 26.
Who will be the first BJP CM in Bengal? Amit Shah to hold key meeting with newly elected MLAs today
Union minister Amit Shah and Odisha CM Mohan Majhi will chair party’s legislative party meeting today, May 8, where the leader of the legislative party – and by extension the CM – will be decided
Ken Paxton demanded Odessa freeze its tax hike. Then, he went silent.
Local officials in the West Texas city said they are legally unable to comply with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s orders.
Austin bar shooter didn’t have international terrorism ties, FBI says
Three people died and 15 were injured in the attack, now considered an “impulsive” act. Investigators don’t know why the gunman chose Austin’s busy entertainment district to open fire.
What to know about the federal rule that Texans have used to mail in abortion pills
In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration started allowing mifepristone to be delivered by mail. The federal courts are deciding whether to pull that permission.