Le Mans, France: Italian Francesco Bagnaia produced a brilliant lap to edge out Marc Marquez for pole position at the French Grand Prix on Saturday, as MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi qualified third. Bagnaia posted a time of one minute and 29.634 seconds to beat his Ducati teammate Marc»»»

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Saturday he would "listen to voters" after his Labour party received a historic drubbing in local and regional elections. Disillusioned voters backed hard-right and nationalist parties in Thursday's ballots -- Starmer's biggest electoral test »»»

The upcoming legislative session in Egypt is set to be a busy one, with 34 draft laws slated for discussion by the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli announced this ambitious legislative agenda following a cabinet meeting on August 21. These laws were selected from a pool of »»»

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 72,736 people, with 172,535 others wounded since Oct. 7, 2023. Medical sources said on Saturday that hospitals across the enclave had received five bodies over the past 24 hours, including one recovered from beneath the»»»

DUBAI: The momentum continues to build around singer-songwriter Lolo Zouai’s latest album, “Reverie,” which was released two weeks ago. The launch has been accompanied by an extensive social media campaign highlighting the artist’s evolving sound and visual identity. The French-Algerian performer, »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Environment Week 2026 exhibition “Green Impact” recently opened in Riyadh, bringing together programs, awareness campaigns, and interactive activities. The exhibition seeks to foster a sustainable environmental impact by raising awareness of environmental protection, conserving na»»»

Jeddah: Security forces are continuing efforts to prevent individuals without Hajj permits from entering or staying in Makkah and the holy sites, warning that violators and facilitators will face arrest and legal penalties. Makkah police recently arrested 18 residents of Afghan and Pakistani nation»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil recently participated in the second International Migration Review Forum at the UN’s headquarters in New York. Alwasil emphasized that the effective management of regular migration requires international partnerships who re»»»

A concert by Desi Dobreva opened the Second National Farmers' Market in Pleven on Saturday. Anelia Decheva, Head of the Culture and Tourism Department in the Pleven Municipality, recalled that agricultural competitions and exhibitions have been organized since the 19th century at the city market, w»»»

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev Saturday called on everyone to be strong and responsible for what is happening in Bulgaria, regardless of their role in society. Terziev made these remarks on occasion of May 9 - Europe Day. "We celebrate this day as a symbol of unity and peace, believing that it is in th»»»

Edi Rama said Albania’s negotiations for membership in the European Union could continue until mid-2028, despite 2027 being set as the shared target for concluding the process. Speaking during the opening event of Europe Week marking May 9 celebrations in Tirana, Rama described 2030 as the broader »»»

Dubai Police have shared a video showing a dangerous incident in which a driver ran a red light at a pedestrian crossing and narrowly avoided hitting a child in a stroller. Authorities said the moment highlights how a split-second decision can put lives at serious risk. Get updated faster and for F»»»

Granadilla de Abona, Spain: A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain's Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is expected to reach waters off Tenerife at dawn, with»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel will release two foreign activists taken off a Gaza-bound flotilla from detention on Saturday before handing them to immigration authorities ahead of their deportation, the rights group representing them said. “Today, the Shabak Israeli intelligence agency informed Adalah’s legal »»»

VENICE: World conflict looms large over the Venice Biennale this year with the presence of Russia, Ukraine, Israel and the Palestinians. In the gardens where the world’s largest contemporary art event opens to the public Saturday, the Russian pavilion stands just a few paces away from a deer sculpt»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs,expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with Bahrain and its support for the measures taken by Bahraini security authorities following the discovery of an organisation linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Gu»»»

As US-Iran talks continue to stall and regional tensions intensify, uncertainty surrounding Iran’s political and economic future deepens. Recent diplomatic efforts have some progress, but both sides remain divided over key security and strategic issues, while clashes and pressure campaigns continue»»»

Jakarta: Indonesian authorities have detained more than 300 foreign nationals this week for allegedly running an online gambling ring in the capital Jakarta, police said Saturday. Gambling is illegal in Indonesia, with punishments extended to bookmakers, punters and those who promote gambling conte»»»

Manama: Bahrain's Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday the arrest of 41 individuals belonging to an organization linked to Iran. In a statement by the Bahrain News Agency, the Ministry stated that security services uncovered the organization based on the findings of investigations and securit»»»

Hezbollah Military Media released a new video on Saturday offering a rare look at how its fighters track and target Israeli troops along the Lebanon border, underscoring growing concerns over the group’s expanding drone capabilities. The one-minute footage, dated Friday, May 5, opens with an FPV (f»»»

TUNIS, May 9, 2026 (TAP) — The National Guard General Directorate commemorated on Saturday the third observance of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Khaireddine Lafi, who was killed during the attack on the Ghriba synagogue in Djerba on May 9,...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 03:15 on Saturday gathering of Israeli vehciles in Rshaf with a barrage of rockets: Hezbollah Milit»»»

The Belgian Economic Mission to the Republic of Türkiye led by H.M. Queen Mathilde of Belgium will take place on 10-14 May 2026. Maxime Prévot, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, Theo Francken, Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade,»»»

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory ahead of an event marking the first anniversary of Pakistan’s four-day military standoff with India, warning commuters of possible road closures, heightened security and delays in parts of the federal capital on Sunday. The confl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Authorities have listed prohibited items at Khalifa International Stadium ahead of the Amir Cup final showdown between Al Sadd and Al Gharafa this evening, May 9, 2026. "Your cooperation with security personnel and authorities ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all," said Qatar»»»

An Indian sailor was killed and four others injured after a wooden dhow caught fire and sank near the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Consulate in Dubai said on Saturday. According to government sources, the vessel was carrying 18 Indian crew members, all of whom were rescued by a passing ship after t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - All Russian troop battlegroups in the special operation zone continue to strictly observe the ceasefire, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Saturday. "In accordance with the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, during the »»»

Iran dismissed on Saturday allegations it deliberately discharged crude into the Gulf and instead blamed a foreign tanker for the pollution near the Kharg Island. Jafar Pourkabgani, a member of Iran’s parliament representing Bushehr, said claims that Iran dumped excess oil due to full storage tanks»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike southern towns of Al-Abbasiyeh and Al-Mansouri, drones hit towns of Jebshit and Tibnine: Al-Manar correspondents i»»»

America’s reputation has been worsening under US President Donald Trump and the country now lags behind China and Russia, an annual study commissioned by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation indicates. The Denmark-based nonprofit was founded by former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen »»»

Three Iranian oil tankers have bypassed what US President Donald Trump has called a naval “wall of steel” in the Strait of Hormuz and reached Iranian ports through Pakistani waters over the past two days, Tehran’s IRNA state news agency reported on Friday, citing maritime tracking data. Washington »»»

JAKARTA: Indonesian police ‌on Saturday arrested 321 foreign nationals, mainly from Vietnam, for alleged involvement in banned online gambling, ​officials said. The suspects were arrested in an office building in Central Jakarta as authorities pursue crackdowns on online gambling — which is banned »»»

Two checkpoints will start operating at the Athens Court of First Instance on Monday as part of an effort to boost security, in response to an armed attack that injured five employees last month. The checkpoints will be set up at the entrances on Loukareos and Degleri Streets, while all other entry»»»

A parade and folk dance performances opened the day on which Veliko Tarnovo is set to welcome riders from the Giro d'Italia. The procession featured musicians from the Junior Band at Emiliyan Stanev Secondary School and local folklore ensembles, who marched through the main streets of the old capit»»»

A note that a former cellmate said he discovered after Jeffrey Epstein's first suspected jail suicide attempt was all but certainly penned by the same person as a note that authorities found in the millionaire sex offender's cell after he killed himself, handwriting experts say. Three forensic docu»»»

Tunis, May 9 (TAP) - Tunisia is facing worsening episodes of drought, caused by the combined effects of climate change, overexploitation of water resources and fragmented institutional governance, warned a recently published African Development Bank...»»»

Libya’s Brega Oil Marketing Company, a subsidiary of the state National Oil Corporation (NOC), announced yesterday that following the armed clashes that erupted in the early hours of yesterday morning in the vicinity of the Zawiya Oil Refinery, and the surrounding area, the Aviation Kerosene Tank 5»»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization chief said Saturday he had arrived in Spain and would join government officials to oversee the disembarkation of a hantavirus-hit cruise ship in the Canary Islands. "I arrived in Spain, where I will join senior government officials in a mission to Tenerife to o»»»

MORRISTOWN: Jim Miller built his MMA career — his reputation, really — on durability and reliability on his way to a record UFC fight total and to becoming the promotion’s career wins leader. Hefty marks — even without winning a championship — for the New Jersey native trusted enough to get plugged»»»

STERLING: If there were any doubts about Lucas Herbert’s first-round performance being unsustainable, he put them to rest emphatically on Friday. The Ripper GC stalwart followed his opening 8-under 64 with a bogey-free 9-under 63 on Friday at Maaden LIV Golf Virginia 2026, extending his lead to six»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation said on Saturday that the men’s national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East war.The call comes after Canada refused entry to the fed»»»

Lebanese state media reported Israeli strikes on the country's south on Saturday after Israel's army issued an evacuation warning to several villages, as well as in other areas despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. "In light of the terrorist Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF i»»»

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has eliminated four outbreaks of sheep and goat pox in the southern region of Plovdiv, and the affected farms have been disinfected, the Agency reported here on Saturday. The infection dates back to the summer of last year but had not been eradicated until no»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, they reviewed bilate»»»

Louis Baudoin-Laarman Nablus, Palestinian Territories: Under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, a dozen men from Gaza live in a former changing room, blocked from returning home by the war that erupted more than two and a half years ago. Among those stranded is Sameer Abu Salah, 54, who had been»»»

Europe Day is a symbol of peace, unity and shared European values, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in a congratulatory letter to the foreign ministers of the European Union member states on the occasion of May 9 – Europe Day, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said here on Saturday. “This is a »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) advised football fans to arrive early at the Khalifa International Stadium, the venue for the final match of the Amir Cup. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that gates will be open at 2:30pm, urging the public to arrive early to ensure easy acce»»»

Meyrin, Switzerland: The Palme d'Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, takes more than 70 hours of meticulous craftsmanship to produce at Swiss jeweller Chopard's workshops outside Geneva. Since its creation in 1955, the Palme d'Or has constantly evolved. Its current form was conceived in »»»