CIRCLE WITH A DOT

Small Georgia town left in limbo after mayor fires entire police departmentThe Cohutta town council will discuss reinstating the police and consider request for mayor's ‘immediate resignation’ The town council in a small mountain community in the US state of [Georgia][1] called a special meeting on Friday evening to discuss reinstating the [police][2] department after the mayor fired the chief and all the offi... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/cohutta-georgia-mayor-fires-police-department(Fri, 8 May 2026 19:47:42 +0000)

Novak Djokovic accepts ‘new reality’ after returning with defeat at Italian Open* Djokovic loses in three sets to Dino Prizmic in Rome * ‘Not ideal preparation’ for French Open later this month Novak Djokovic believes he must accept the “new reality” of his continuous physical struggles in the latter part of his career as his return to competition after an injury-ravaged clay-court season ended in a second-rou... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/08/novak-djokovic-italian-open-tennis-french-open(Fri, 8 May 2026 19:48:48 +0000)

Trump announces Russia-Ukraine three-day ceasefire from 9 MayUS president says on Truth Social the ceasefire will include suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ and prisoner swap Donald Trump has announced on social media that there will be a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 9 to 11 May. The US president said the ceasefire would include a suspension of all “kinetic activity” and a s... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/trump-russia-ukraine-three-day-ceasefire-9-may(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:52:11 +0000)

Keir Starmer under pressure to agree exit plan after election maulingSenior Labour MPs urge prime minister to step down within year as party suffers loss of hundreds of English council seats and humbling in Wales * [Election 2026 live: latest news updates][1] * [Full results from England, Scotland and Wales][2] * [Mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions][3] Keir Starmer is under pressure to set ... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/08/keir-starmer-under-pressure-to-agree-exit-plan-after-election-mauling(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:46:56 +0000)

Washington shooting suspect seeks to bar DoJ officials from prosecution roleLawyers for Cole Allen say Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro could be considered victims or witnesses in case A man charged with [attacking][1] the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is seeking to disqualify top justice department officials from direct involvement in prosecuting him because they could be considered victims or ... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/washington-shooting-suspect-doj-conflict-interest(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:36:28 +0000)

Keir Starmer under pressure to agree exit plan after election maulingSenior Labour MPs urge prime minister to step down within year as party suffers loss of hundreds of English council seats and humbling in Wales * [Election 2026 live: latest news updates][1] * [Full results from England, Scotland and Wales][2] * [Mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions][3] Keir Starmer is under pressure to set ... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/08/keir-starmer-under-pressure-to-agree-exit-plan-after-election-mauling(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:46:56 +0000)

Trump announces Russia-Ukraine three-day ceasefire from 9 MayUS president says on Truth Social the ceasefire will include suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ and prisoner swap Donald Trump has announced on social media that there will be a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 9 to 11 May. The US president said the ceasefire would include a suspension of all “kinetic activity” and a s... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/trump-russia-ukraine-three-day-ceasefire-9-may(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:52:11 +0000)

California becomes first state to provide a month of free diapers to all newbornsParents will receive hundreds of free diapers before leaving hospital under new program aimed at alleviating expenses California families welcoming newborns will soon receive hundreds of free diapers before leaving the hospital under a first-in-the-country program announced on Friday by the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom. During t... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/california-free-diapers-newborns(Fri, 8 May 2026 19:33:38 +0000)

PinkPantheress review – singer proves she’s ready for pop’s A-list at sensational New York show**Brooklyn Storehouse, New York City** The viral star electrified Brooklyn with winking visuals, self-aware humor and a slew of special guests From the look of the crowd at [PinkPantheress][1]’s show in Brooklyn last night, you’d be forgiven for thinking that [King Charles][2] had extended his recent [trip][3] to New... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/08/pinkpantheress-concert-review-new-york-city(Fri, 8 May 2026 19:28:30 +0000)

Pentagon releases first batch of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOsAmong the releases is a 1969 debrief of Buzz Aldrin stating he saw a ‘sizeable’ object close to the lunar surface The Pentagon on Friday released an initial group of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs – a move sought for decades by some. “These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified sp... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/pentagon-ufo-files(Fri, 8 May 2026 19:06:38 +0000)

Small Georgia town left in limbo after mayor fires entire police departmentThe Cohutta town council will discuss reinstating the police and consider request for mayor's ‘immediate resignation’ The town council in a small mountain community in the US state of [Georgia][1] called a special meeting on Friday evening to discuss reinstating the [police][2] department after the mayor fired the chief and all the offi... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/cohutta-georgia-mayor-fires-police-department(Fri, 8 May 2026 19:47:42 +0000)

Novak Djokovic accepts ‘new reality’ after returning with defeat at Italian Open* Djokovic loses in three sets to Dino Prizmic in Rome * ‘Not ideal preparation’ for French Open later this month Novak Djokovic believes he must accept the “new reality” of his continuous physical struggles in the latter part of his career as his return to competition after an injury-ravaged clay-court season ended in a second-rou... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/08/novak-djokovic-italian-open-tennis-french-open(Fri, 8 May 2026 19:48:48 +0000)

The week around the world in 20 picturesFemen and Pussy Riot protest in Venice, Israeli strikes in Gaza, the hantavirus outbreak and Emma Chamberlain at the Met Gala – [the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists][1] [1]: https://www.instagram.com/guardian20photos/ [2]: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/may/08/the-week-around-the-world-in-20-pictures #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/may/08/the-week-around-the-world-in-20-pictures(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:35:18 +0000)

Washington shooting suspect seeks to bar DoJ officials from prosecution roleLawyers for Cole Allen say Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro could be considered victims or witnesses in case A man charged with [attacking][1] the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is seeking to disqualify top justice department officials from direct involvement in prosecuting him because they could be considered victims or ... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/washington-shooting-suspect-doj-conflict-interest(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:36:28 +0000)

Elections 2026 live: Labour suffers historic defeat in Wales as Reform surges in English council elections and Greens make gainsWelsh Labour leader and first minister Eluned Morgan loses seat with party pushed into third place behind Plaid Cymru and Reform * [2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes][1] We’re getting statements from some of the political parties now as we wait for res... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/may/07/elections-2026-local-scotland-wales-reform-green-labour-conservatives-live-news-updates(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:47:28 +0000)

Trump announces Russia-Ukraine three-day ceasefire from 9 MayUS president posts on Truth Social ceasefire will include suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ and prisoner swaps Donald Trump has announced on social media that there will be a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 9 to 11 May. The US president said the ceasefire would include a suspension of all “kinetic activity” and a pri... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/trump-russia-ukraine-three-day-ceasefire-9-may(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:24:05 +0000)

Steve Hilton: British strategist becomes unlikely frontrunner for California governorFormer David Cameron adviser says a vote for him will make California ‘Califordable’ – not everyone is convinced He “knows how to wind people up like Trump”, according to friends, and made his name in the UK with zany policy ideas including making the country sunnier using state-owned cloud busters. Now the controversial strat... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/steve-hilton-british-strategist-frontrunner-california-governor-david-cameron(Fri, 8 May 2026 13:04:13 +0000)

Hiker dead of apparent bear attack in Glacier national park in MontanaMan was reported missing on Sunday and on Wednesday officials found a body with wounds indicating a bear attack * [Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email][1]* * A hiker in Glacier national park is believed to have been killed in a confrontation with a bear, which is likely the first such fatality in the [Montana][2] park since 199... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/hiker-dead-bear-attack-montana(Fri, 8 May 2026 13:45:23 +0000)

Turning the page on Orbán’s rule: Magyar to be sworn in as Hungary PMNew leader urges Hungarians to help him end illiberalism as he faces calls to investigate years of corruption Inside Hungary’s dazzling neo-Gothic parliament, the scenes will be solemn on Saturday as the new leader, Péter Magyar, is sworn in. Outside is where the party is expected to unfold, as people pour in from across the country to mark a... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/turning-page-orban-rule-magyar-to-be-sworn-in-hungary-pm(Fri, 8 May 2026 13:55:10 +0000)

‘Children shouldn’t be delayed for careers’: White House pregnancies have become pronatalist propagandaAs the Trump administration stokes anxiety about US birthrates, Karoline Leavitt and Katie Miller have touted motherhood as the ultimate ‘blessing’ On a Sunday in late March, dozens of White House staffers dressed in florals and pastels gathered at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia to celebrate the imp... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/may/08/karoline-leavitt-katie-miller-pregnancy(Fri, 8 May 2026 14:00:30 +0000)