Around the World
Germany’s New Chancellor Faces Rocky Road Ahead
Friedrich Merz began his first full day as Germany’s new chancellor on Wednesday despite being a politically wounded and weakened leader after failing to win enough parliamentary support in a first vote on Tuesday, which shocked the country’s political establishment.
Global Trade Reorder Begins in Trump Deal with United Kingdom
Seeking to reorder global trade with America at the center, President Donald Trump announced the framework of a trade deal with the United Kingdom on Thursday.
Satellite Images Expose Alleged Iranian Nuclear Weapons Facility
Satellite images obtained exclusively by Fox News reveal what an Iranian opposition group claims is a previously undisclosed nuclear weapons facility in Iran’s Semnan Province. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) asserts that the site, covering nearly 2,500 acres, has been operating for over a decade under the guise of a chemical production company named Diba Energy Siba.
US Drops Normalization Demand in Saudi Nuclear Talks
The United States is no longer requiring Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel as a condition for progressing civil nuclear cooperation talks, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. This shift comes ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the kingdom next week.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Victory in Gaza Means Defeating Hamas and Freeing Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that victory in Gaza requires both the defeat of Hamas and the release of hostages during a visit to reservist soldiers at a training base in southern Israel.
Israel’s New Gaza Aid Plan Faces Pushback from International Organizations
Israel’s new humanitarian aid plan for the Gaza Strip aims to deliver supplies directly to families, but some international aid organizations are refusing to cooperate unless significant changes are made, two Western diplomats told The Jerusalem Post.

Inside the United States
Nationwide Operation Nets Over 200 Suspected Child Predators, Rescues 115 Minors
A sweeping five-day law enforcement operation targeting online child predators led to the arrest of 205 suspects and the rescue of 115 children across the United States, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 7.
Powell Warns of Economic Risks as Fed Keeps Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would hold interest rates unchanged as it warned about the potential for higher unemployment and higher inflation as a result of President Donald Trump's trade plans.

Christian News
Fulani Militants Kill Six Christians in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen launched deadly raids on two predominantly Christian villages in Plateau state, Nigeria, on May 3-4, killing six people and injuring dozens, Morning Star News reported.

Worthy Insights
2,000 Young People in UK Encounter God at All-Night Prayer Gathering: ‘A Sense of Holy Awe’
Signs of a spiritual shift are becoming more evident in the United Kingdom as young people flock to churches in search of healing, freedom, and deliverance. In the latest evidence that the tide is turning, more than 2,000 young people gathered to seek God in an all-night prayer and worship event.
Jenin transforming from terror stronghold into ghost town amid IDF ops.
More than 100 terrorists have been killed and approximately 320 wanted individuals arrested since the launch of Operation Iron Wall in the West Bank, the IDF announced on Wednesday.

Worthy Satire (Humor)
Biden: Dropping Out of 2024 Race Was ‘Hard’ Because His Presidency Was Just ‘So Successful’
In a teary-eyed farewell that lasted approximately 45 minutes — or roughly the duration of a decent nap — President Joe Biden said that deciding to step down in 2024 was the toughest call of his career, pointing to the overwhelming success of his first term as the main reason for his departure.
Trump Relieved He Didn’t Become Pope, Excited That ‘At Least’ the Pope Is Now American
After failing to secure the papacy, Donald Trump expressed relief that the Vatican at least chose an American to lead the Catholic Church.
Sen. Durbin Demands DOJ, FBI Probe ‘Sinister’ Pizza Deliveries to Federal Judges
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on the Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate a series of anonymous pizza deliveries to federal judges, labeling the saucy act a “brazen assault on our judicial system.”
‘Defund the Police’ Massively Backfires in Minneapolis, Becomes Mecca of Violence as Mobs Storm Press Conference
The city that once championed the “Defund the Police” movement is now desperately trying to walk back its stance as chaos reigns in the streets. In a surreal twist, a press conference held by the “Defund the Police” coalition ended in mayhem when a mob stormed the stage and pummeled the spokesperson, chanting, “Where are the cops?!”
Trump Looking to Rebrand Persian Gulf as ‘Arabian Sea — But Better,’ Says It’s ‘Tremendous, Fantastic, and Totally Not a War Starter’
Former President Donald Trump announced today that after successfully rebranding the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," he's now setting his sights on renaming the Persian Gulf to the "Arabian Sea — But Better."
Biden’s Floating Pier Off Gaza Coast Officially Labeled a Dud: ‘Turns Out Water Isn’t Solid Ground’
After spending millions on a floating pier off the coast of Gaza intended to foster economic development, the Biden administration officially labeled the project a dud, admitting that "we underestimated the whole water not being solid thing."
Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Dismantle Three Agencies, Citing ‘Slightly Excessive’ Approach
In a stunning blow to President Trump’s "Extreme Makeover: Government Edition," a federal judge has blocked his plan to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), calling the move “a tad too aggressive, even for reality TV standards.”
Trump Brands Fed Chair Powell a ‘Fool,’ But Calls Him the Perfect ‘Mean Tweet Target’
In a stunning reversal of traditional economic policy discussions, former President Donald Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a "fool" but admitting he enjoys using Powell as a verbal punching bag on social media.
NPR and PBS CEOs Vow to Keep Jobs, Claim ‘Marketable Skills Include Hosting Pledge Drives
In a bold press conference held in a cozy, dimly lit coffee shop filled with artisanal candles and NPR tote bags, the CEOs of NPR and PBS announced their intention to fight back against President Trump's proposed funding cuts, insisting that they’re utterly unqualified to do anything else.