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- Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupts, killing three hikers amid warnings
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- EU ministers adopt sanctions targeting Russia over Ukrainian child deportations.
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The Guardian - Senior Tories turn against Braverman’s racist rhetoric
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Senior members of the Conservative Party are turning against the home secretary, according to The Guardian. Top Tories have accused Suella Braverman of using “racist rhetoric” to further her own leadership ambitions, the paper reports.
The front page has a large black-and-white image of fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who died yesterday aged 93. The paper also reports the US has arrested a 21-year-old over the US leaked secret documents.
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European Commission clears Olivér Várhelyi of spying allegations
May 8, 2026
3:00 pm
The European Commission cleared Hungarian Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi of allegations related to a spying network targeting Commission staff, concluding its investigation without evidence of wrongdoing. This decision ensures Várhelyi’s position as EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare ahead of Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s inauguration.
Mum and partner sentenced for fatal assault on son, 2, resulting in brain damage
May 8, 2026
1:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
Mum Zoe Coutts and boyfriend Scott O’Connor have been sentenced to 27 years for inflicting severe injuries on her two-year-old son, Kol Page. The child’s abuse occurred during their care, leading to his tragic death in June 2024.
Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupts, killing three hikers amid warnings
May 8, 2026
12:00 pm
Mount Dukono erupted this morning, killing three hikers, including two foreigners. Despite climbing restrictions, the group attempted to summit the active volcano, which erupted, sending ash 10km high. Rescue teams have located all survivors; investigations into possible negligence continue.
EU sanctions strain Russia’s economy amid Ukraine war challenges.
May 8, 2026
11:00 am
The European Union’s sanctions on Russia, intended to undermine its war efforts in Ukraine, are showing signs of impact. Russia’s economy contracted by 0.3% early this year, with a ballooning public deficit and rising inflation, prompting officials, including President Putin, to seek measures for economic recovery.
EU ministers adopt sanctions targeting Russia over Ukrainian child deportations.
May 8, 2026
10:01 am
EU MONITORING
EU ministers to address increasing border checks this morning.
Concerns raised over impacts on Schengen free movement.
US strikes Iranian military facilities after exchange of fire in Hormuz
May 8, 2026
8:01 am
VOLCANO ERUPTION
Three hikers died after Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted overnight, with ten others reported missing in the aftermath of the event.
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