Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-05-06

Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire

Despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s declaration that the objectives of the war have been accomplished, they clearly have not.

nytimes.com

Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow

A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.

bbc.com

Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit

Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

bbc.com

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor

He spent much of the race criticising the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.

bbc.com

Iran war live: Trump says Hormuz operation paused amid US, Tehran talks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait.

aljazeera.com