Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of Tehran’s latest counteroffer, Iran issued an ultimatum to the U.S. to accept its 14-point proposal for peace

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-chief-negotiator-says-us-must-accept-proposal-or-face-failure/article70969159.ece

Leeds United's 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur saw plenty of late drama.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-tottenham-penalty-jamie-ohara-var-statement-8541071

#yorkshireeveningpost

Tonight was maybe the last time LeBron James walked off in a Laker jersey. Maybe it was the last time he suited up, period. At 41, with Year 23 officially wrapped, the questions about retirement are back at the forefront. James never directly addresses them, but knows the end is sooner rather than later. However, […]The post LeBron James Compares Situation to Michael Jordan While Discussing Lakers Future appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-nba-playoffs-lebron-james-compares-situation-to-michael-jordan-while-discussing-los-angeles-lakers-future/

A senior Warwickshire councillor who backed out of a controversial decision only to sign it off in secret five days later is to face a grilling that the leaders of every rival political group have signed up to.

https://www.warwickshireworld.com/news/politics/warwickshire-county-council-under-fire-cabinet-member-to-be-grilled-over-secret-sign-off-of-controversial-crossroads-call-8541360

#kenilworthweeklynews

Property investors are targeted in the budget, but will it actually help future Australia? Economics writer Millie Muroi unpacks the tax changes.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/can-changes-to-negative-gearing-and-capital-gains-tax-help-you-buy-a-home-20260512-p5zw5u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

#brisbanetimes

The Ghana Immigration Service has launched a major nationwide initiative aimed at preventing and responding to Gender Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) within migration and border management operations.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1492393/gis-unfpa-intensify-fight-against-gender-based.html

#modernghana

California gubernatorial candidate and billionaire Tom Steyer sidestepped questions on whether he agrees with AOC's comments on billionaire wealth.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-billionaire-tom-steyer-dodges-question-aocs-claim-one-cant-earn-billion-dollars

Jo Monk, who previously led Worcestershire County Council, has been suspended for "refusing to accept the democratic decision of the Reform UK group". Fellow councillors removed her as group leader last month, replacing her with former Conservative MP Alan Amos.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/reform-suspends-council-leader-latest-37144527

#Mirror

Family-law mediator Alex Jacobson joins the show to discuss when to hire a lawyer, why DIY or AI-drafted divorce documents can be risky, and how mediation can save time, money, and emotional stress. Alex explains how mediation works (including attorney-assisted mediation), what to consider in ...

https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/why-divorce-needs-an-expert-not-ai

#thestreet

Accenture finds employees increasingly believe reskilling is unavoidable, yet many are being asked to use new technologies without the required training.Read more: Clear gap between AI expectations and preparedness, finds report

https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/clear-gap-ai-expectations-preparedness-report-accenture

#siliconrepublic

The Dallas Cowboys‘ opening the 2026 NFL season on the road against the New York Giants may seem like a normal NFC East rivalry game, but there’s more behind the decision. The Week 1 matchup was placed in the national spotlight on “Sunday Night Football,” and according to a national reporter, the NFL had a […]The post National Reporter Reveals Exactly Why Dak Prescott & Cowboys Are Forced to Play Season Opener On the Road vs. Giants appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-cowboys-national-reporter-reveals-exactly-why-dak-prescott-and-cowboys-are-forced-to-play-season-opener-on-the-road-vs-giants/

The increasing rejection of lower Ghana pesewa denominations, particularly the 10 pesewa and 20 pesewa coins, by some commercial drivers rsquo; mates, traders, provision shop operators, and pure water sellers is becoming a worrying national concern that requires urgent attention from the Bank of Ghana and other relevant state institutions.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1492395/rejection-of-10p-and-20p-coins-a-growing-concern.html

#modernghana

Armenia has approved a new legal framework for biometric identification documents, with officials presenting the reform as part of broader digitalization and European integration efforts.

http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/333166/

#panarmenian

The hospital in the Netherlands has ordered 12 of its staff members to go into quarantine amid a precautionary risk of infection after they treated a hantavirus patient without proper PPE

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/hospital-quarantine-staff-amid-possible-37143327

The charity looks at the iconic presenter’s life in plants after he celebrated his 100th birthday.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/david-attenborough-wildlife-conservation-rhs-apples-butterfly-conservation-b2974807.html

#Independent

Common bacterium incorporated into newly developed material degrades it down to base building blocks in just six days

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/plastic-waste-self-destruct-china-b2974758.html

#Independent

Changes to property tax in this year’s budget will be seen by investors as “broken promises”, but something needs to be done to make housing more affordable.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/overdue-overhaul-for-young-home-buyers-20260512-p5zvvi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

The passage of time means that many celebrated, high-end luxury cars are now available for peanuts, just like this standout model from 2000.

https://www.slashgear.com/2167635/consumer-reports-best-car-cheap-to-buy-now-2000-mercedes-e320/

#slashgear

Satellite service supports troops and Ukraine, but payments may raise eyebrows after boss's political broadsides

https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/05/12/britain-pays-starlink-millions-despite-musks-calls-to-overthrow-uk-government/5238122

#theregister

As he continues to battle an extremely tough season, Richard Childress’ only hope of getting back to the top of the Cup field is now through a younger, more competitive driver. But as rumors suggest, the younger ‘prospect’ might already be lured in by other teams on the field. The Richard Childress situation Richard Childress […]The post Rumor: Richard Childress Under Threat of Losing Top Prospect as Rival Teams Corner Champion Driver appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-rumor-richard-childress-under-threat-of-losing-top-prospect-as-rival-teams-corner-champion-driver/

In little more than a week, the world’s finest will storm the iconic clay of the French Open, where dreams and heartbreak collide in the season’s second Grand Slam. On Monday, 18 May, Opening Week ignites as desperate hopefuls battle through qualifying rounds, turning Paris into a stage for future stars and unforgettable underdog stories.  […]The post French Open 2026: Stan Wawrinka Gets Wildcard, Venus Williams Misses Out, Holger Rune’s Sad Update and More appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-french-open-two-thousand-twenty-six-stan-wawrinka-gets-wildcard-venus-williams-misses-out-holger-rune-s-sad-update-and-more/

•List of 33 cleared aspirants, 65 disqualified others in circulation•Screening committee disowns list•Report not before national secretariat, ‘axed’ aspirants have right of appeal — APC national secretary THE fate of some aspirants into the Rivers State House of Assembly, who are believed to be loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, appears to be hanging in the […]The post Rivers: Fate of Fubara’s men hang in the balance appeared first on Tribune Online.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/rivers-fate-of-fubaras-men-hang-in-the-balance/

#tribune

Pripadnik škaljarskog klana Mili Bajramović, koji je optužen za ubistvo Novljanina Šćepana Roganovića, uhapšen je u Italiji nakon sprovedene međunarodne potrage.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/jugosfera/4324393-od-medjunarodne-potrage-do-hapsenja-u-italiji-ovako-je-pao-skaljarac-optuzen-za-ubistvo-scepana-roganovica

#Telegraf

Clive Johnston says his conviction for reading John 3:16 in a safe access zone sets a troubling precedent for free speech

https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/world-news/retired-pastor-clive-johnston-78-convicted-and-fined-for-preaching-bible-verse-near-northern-ireland-hospital/

#Post

James Shirah, 24, was driving when his vehicle struck Terry Taylor Jr. in Flint, about an hour's drive northwest of Detroit

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/james-shirah-michigan-flint-jail-b2974715.html

Sir Keir Starmer’s fightback speech on Monday has failed to stop more Labour MPs calling for his resignation

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-resign-labour-mps-election-b2974718.html

Growing numbers of people are signing up to conspiracy theories over attempts on the president’s life, with the results of a major poll labelled “definitely bleak” by one analyst.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/many-americans-think-trump-assassination-attempts-were-fake-survey-finds-20260512-p5zvug.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

Riding an e-bike is like being a teenager again. You fly along; adult problems left behind in your slipstream.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/there-s-one-glorious-reason-my-kids-and-i-love-our-e-bike-20260505-p5zu0u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#brisbanetimes

Among the moments that contributed to rising frustration at Carlton was a meeting after an embarrassing defeat that didn’t pan out as expected.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blues-players-expected-their-coach-to-tear-strips-off-them-what-followed-stunned-them-20260512-p5zvvg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

Sixteen weeks ago, our beautiful, healthy baby girl arrived. She was born a long way from home, in Reno, Nevada. My partner Hamish and I stood in awe as we witnessed her birth.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/our-gorgeous-daughter-is-four-months-old-ethical-commercial-surrogacy-has-changed-our-lives-20260511-p5zvse.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

An expert on online hatred has told the royal commission that there was a fivefold spike in antisemitism on social media immediately after the October 7, 2023 attack.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/fivefold-spike-in-online-antisemitism-after-october-7-attacks-royal-commission-told-20260512-p5zvyk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

North Hall's Branson Crawford and Cherokee Bluff Bristol Kersh honored as the best of the best among Hall County high school athletes for the 2025-26 academic year.

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/high-schools/high-school-sports-winner-revealed-at-times-athlete-of-the-year/

#gainesvilletimes

"She mattered. She was valued. And she will always be part of our story," Katherine "Kat" Torbick's employer said of the 43-year-old nurse and mom.

https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/beloved-nurse-and-mom-allegedly-sexually-assaulted-and-killed-by-ex-boyfriend-in-hours-long-recorded-attack/

#Post

Kevin Hart has joined a long line of celebs inexplicably willing to be roasted by comedians for our collective entertainment, and the result was nothing short of jaw-dropping.    Hart was the latest star to willingly jump in the hot seat for Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart, which landed on the stremaing service on […]The post The 5 Most Jaw-Dropping Moments (& Axed Jokes) From Kevin Hart’s Controversial Roast appeared first on PEDESTRIAN.TV .

https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/kevin-hart-roast-moments-cut-jokes/

#pedestrian

Maine police arrested the victim's former boyfriend, as the Maine Attorney General seek to charge him with murder, police said.The post Maine police arrest victim’s boyfriend for 1987 murder appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2026/05/11/maine-police-arrest-victims-boyfriend-for-1987-murder/

#boston

Kyle Flanagan is set to be recalled to the St George Illawarra halves in the absence of the rookie playmaker when the Dragons face Penrith at Magic Round on Sunday.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/kade-reed-injury-opens-door-for-kyle-flanagan-s-dragons-return-20260512-p5zvze.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

#brisbanetimes

Michael Voss is gone, but that’s not enough for the outspoken Blues powerbroker Bruce Mathieson, who has called for sweeping changes at the once-dominant club.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/football-department-is-a-disgrace-mathieson-calls-for-more-change-at-blues-20260512-p5zvwg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Stomping on rivals and punching teammates, Draymond Green is no stranger to altercations in his 13-year career. Be it flagrant fouls, fines, suspensions, the former DPOY even sits at the top of the ejection list. So he was surprised when the NBA announced no further punishment for Victor Wembanyama for his vicious elbow in Game […]The post “Who’s Gonna Elbow Him?”: Draymond Green Urges Timberwolves to Get Back at Victor Wembanyama After NBA Takes No Action appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-who-s-gonna-elbow-him-draymond-green-urges-minnesota-timberwolves-to-get-back-at-victor-wembanyama-after-nba-takes-no-action-san-antonio-spurs/

The Consumer Reports reliability ratings for the Nissan Frontier are a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Here's why the model's dependability fluctuates so much.

https://www.jalopnik.com/2167322/consumer-reports-nissan-frontier-reliability-complications/

#jalopnik