World - Sunday, May 3, 2026

The indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.

Meanwhile treasurer says next week’s budget will save more than it spends. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Budget won’t extend fuel excise cut beyond Jone, treasurer says Jim Chalmers says next Tuesday’s budget will not extend the 26 cent fuel tax cut beyond June. The budget will be calibrated for the conditions, but it will also still be consistent with our ambitions. The election began a year of delivery, and the budget will begin a year of more ambitious reform, reform which is made more not less, urgent by global inflation and global economic uncertainty. Continue reading...

The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.

Analysts warn of a Red Sea security vacuum as Somali pirates and Houthi-linked groups allegedly collaborate using new tech to hijack oil tankers.

Spokesperson calls former New York City mayor ‘a fighter’ but does not say cause of his hospitalization Rudy Giuliani , former mayor of New York City , is in the hospital in critical condition, his spokesperson said on Sunday evening. Ted Goodman, the spokesperson, posted on social media: “Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak. We do ask that you join us in prayer for America’s Mayor Rudy Giuliani.” Continue reading...

The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.

Global demand for critical minerals, used to build drones and electric cars, is surging, setting of a new wave of criminality in the world’s largest rainforest.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue made deal to buy 1,500 dogs from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding and research facility The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away that they were safe. “They started within an hour or so coming up to us, wanting attention. Some crawled in people’s laps. Every single one of them are super sweet,” Lauree Simmons, the president and founder of Big Dog Ranch Rescue, said on Sunday. “I think they are loving the attention. I just know they know they’re safe.” Continue reading...

Dutch husband and wife and third unidentified person reported to have died, with three further people taken ill Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic, while a British citizen has been taken to intensive care. One case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed and there were five additional suspected cases, the World Health Organization said on Sunday. Continue reading...

A large cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday as Iran pushes to assert control over the vital global energy shipping route.