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Chaos in Philippines as Duterte ally wanted by ICC takes refuge in senate to avoid arrest

Former police chief Ronald dela Rosa spends night at senate office after another Duterte ally offers protective custody The unusual pursuit was captured on CCTV cameras inside the Philippine senate. Ronald dela Rosa, a longtime ally of the former president Rodrigo Duterte, raced along the hallways of the upper house complex, stumbling on the staircase, as he fled government agents. “They want to forcibly bring me to The Hague, to surrender me there,” Dela Rosa said later on a Facebook livestream

World news | The GuardianMay 12, 2026

Sarah Wynn-Williams and Virginia Giuffre jointly win freedom to publish prize at British book awards

In a rare public appearance, Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams warned of ‘networks of powerful elites’ using wealth and influence to silence dissenting voices Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams and the late Virginia Giuffre have jointly won the Freedom to Publish prize at this year’s British book awards, marking the first time the award has been shared. Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook executive, was recognised for Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed and Lost Idealism, he

World news | The GuardianMay 11, 2026

Jewish musicians faced abuse over Zionist beliefs, royal commisssion told

Deborah Conway describes anti-Zionism as a ‘genocidal impulse’ as inquiry hears how Jews are targeted with Nazi comparisons Jewish musicians have told a royal commission hearing that their views on Zionism made them the targets of vilification and boycotting. The royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion heard from Deborah Conway and Joshua Moshe on Monday: both were members of a Whatsapp group for Jewish creatives and academics, the contents of which was leaked by the media and some

World news | The GuardianMay 11, 2026

Met Gala Power Rankings: Connor Storrie, Jennie and Sabrina Carpenter Win the Red Carpet - The Hollywood Reporter

Met Gala Power Rankings: Connor Storrie, Jennie and Sabrina Carpenter Win the Red Carpet The Hollywood Reporter EJ Johnson calls 2026 Met Gala a ‘graveyard,’ says looks were ‘awful on awful on awful’ Yahoo Meta Gala Aftermath: Who Won, Who Lost, and Who Cares? Puck Met Gala 2026: Fashion Might Be Art, but It’s Not Always Pretty The Free Press Why Everyone Was So Mad About the Met Gala The New York Times

Mark Zuckerberg Is Running Meta Into the Ground

Meta has commenced a long, slow slide into irrelevance.

NYT > Top StoriesMay 8, 2026

Cashier fraudster jailed after being caught out by Facebook holiday photos

One of Kerry Kershaw's victims was a 49-year-old man with learning disabilities.

BBC NewsMay 8, 2026

More People Are Getting Health Advice From TikTok and Instagram. Is That a Good Thing?

Half of U.S. adults under 50 now get wellness advice from influencers. A new report examines their qualifications.

NYT > Top StoriesMay 7, 2026

Mexico nightclub’s $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood

Owner of Japan nightclub says ‘This is a response to a year of insults directed at us – as a country – by the United States’ A Mexico City nightclub has gone viral for charging Americans a nearly $300 cover charge, while citizens from any other country pay just $20 for access, and Mexicans and other Latin Americans pay only $14. The Instagram announcement from the nightclub Japan in the Roma Norte neighborhood has been liked over 26,000 times and received more than 200 comments, mostly supportin

World news | The GuardianMay 6, 2026

Behind the Scenes of Meta’s Met Gala 2026 Class Photo—With Kylie Jenner, Alex Consani, Chase Infiniti, and More - Vogue

Behind the Scenes of Meta’s Met Gala 2026 Class Photo—With Kylie Jenner, Alex Consani, Chase Infiniti, and More Vogue Every Look at the 2026 Met Gala That Was Inspired by a Work of Art WWD See the 2026 Met Gala Outfits Side-by-Side with the Famous Art That Inspired Them people.com Costume Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art 11 Celebs Who Nailed This Year's Met Gala Theme, And 7 Who Decidedly Did Not Yahoo

‘Group is a lifesaver’: strangers buy Wetherspoon’s meals for homeless people through app

WhatsApp group has bought tens of thousands of meals for people via Facebook page Carl used to own pubs – several of them – and a string of hotels. Then two years ago, rising costs forced him into bankruptcy. Now he sleeps on the beach in summer, and in winter sits in an all-night McDonald’s nursing a single cup of coffee. Carl’s daughters are in a different part of the country with his ex-wife. To maintain the illusion that he lives a normal life, Carl is careful only to video-call them from th

World news | The GuardianMay 5, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg Quietly Attends His First Met Gala

The former nerd completes his fashion Met-amorphosis.

NYT > Top StoriesMay 4, 2026

Search underway for 2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco - CBS News

Search underway for 2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco CBS News 2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco Yahoo The U.S. Army is searching for two service members who went missing while taking part in a joint military exercise in Morocco, according to a statement released by the U.S. Africa Command on Sunday. Facebook 2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing in Morocco, Africa Command Says The New York Times Two US service members missing after

Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey - The New York Times

Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey The New York Times Trump Administration Live Updates: Blanche Defends Case Against Comey Over ‘86 47’ Image The New York Times Todd Blanche says case against Comey based on more than just Instagram post The Guardian Acting attorney general says indictment against James Comey goes beyond seashell photo NBC News Tillis calls Comey 'biggest disappointment' but stands against 8647 indictment Politico

He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid - NPR

He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid NPR Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next The New York Times Who gets tariff refunds? What to know about CAPE tariff refund portal Asbury Park Press FedEx and UPS are pledging to give their tariff refunds back to consumers, and the sum will likely top $5 billion Fortune Here's when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs CBS News

With ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and the Met Gala, Fashion Fans May Get Déjà Vu

That’s “meta” with a lowercase m, by the way. After a weekslong promotional blitz for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the scene on Monday may feel very familiar.

NYT > Top StoriesMay 1, 2026

"Magnificent Seven" Companies Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta Just Reported Earnings. Here Are the Winners and Losers - Yahoo Finance

"Magnificent Seven" Companies Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta Just Reported Earnings. Here Are the Winners and Losers Yahoo Finance The AI earnings bonanza is splitting investors Yahoo Finance AI boom: Big Tech capital expenditures now seen topping $1 trillion in 2027 CNBC Alphabet, Amazon Outpace Meta in AI During Earnings Bonanza Bloomberg.com Big Tech earnings test record stock market rally as AI spending takes center stage NBC News