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May 8, 2026

Indian police find rat poison in bodies of family who died after eating watermelon 

Samples collected from the watermelon the family had consumed also contained traces of zinc phosphide.

Abdullah Abdul Kadar (40), his wife, Nasrin (35), and their daughters, Ayesha (16) and Zainab (13),
May 8, 2026

Africa demands nuclear-weapon-free zone in Middle East, CTBT ratification

The group asserted that “horizontal proliferation of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon-sharing by states parties constitutes a clear violation of non-proliferation obligations”.

African Leaders
May 8, 2026

U.S. to revoke passports of Americans owing child support

U.S. authorities have warned that parents owing child support will have their passports revoked.

U.S. passport, State Department
May 8, 2026

Nigeria demands nuclear access for peaceful use without undue restrictions

“Developing countries, including Nigeria, are increasingly utilising nuclear applications to advance national development priorities,” said Mr Lawal.

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP)
May 8, 2026

Iran proposes seven elements for nuclear access, says U.S. undermining NPT progress

The Iranian government accused the United States of undermining its rights to “peaceful” nuclear access.

Reza Najafi
May 7, 2026

U.S. trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariff illegal

Mr Trump’s administration is expected to appeal the court’s verdict.

U.S. President Donald
May 7, 2026

U.S. court convicts Yahoo boy Kenneth Godwin for wire fraud; risks 20 years in jail

“No agency on earth is better at this than the FBI,” said Mr Parsons.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
May 7, 2026

Tongues wag as Indian man walks casually into hospital with machete lodged in head

The victim’s scans showed that the machete plunged nearly 1.5 inches into his brain but luckily missed critical areas of the organ, leaving his speech and motor functions intact.

Photo used to illustrate the story
May 7, 2026

Graft: China sentences two former defence ministers to death

The China state media, Xinhua reported that “Both Wei and Li were also former members of the Central Military Commission and former state councillors.”

Chinese flag
May 7, 2026

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring ceasefire proposal

“Russia has not stopped any of its military activity. Unfortunately, it has not ceased. Ukraine will respond in a reciprocal manner,” Mr Zelensky wrote on Telegram.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin