Antisemitism is a campaign issue in UK regional vote

Introduction

Catching up on global affairs? Here are the top 10 world news stories from NPR News as of May 7, 2026. NPR (National Public Radio) is a leading American non-profit media organization known for in-depth, independent reporting on international and domestic affairs.

Today's Top 10 Stories on NPR News

#1 — Antisemitism is a campaign issue in UK regional vote

After a spate of attacks on Jews in Britain, politicians there are accusing each other of antisemitism ahead of local elections.

Read full article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5812457/antisemitism-is-a-campaign-issue-in-uk-regional-vote

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#2 — Greetings from a sea village in Indonesia, where Indigenous fishing gets help from mangroves

As a water taxi rounded a corner at sunset, the village of Torosiaje came into view, with its colorful stilted houses perched over the Molucca Sea.

Read full article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/g-s1-119852/indonesia-mangrove-conservation-fishing-sulawesi-bajau

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#3 — Iran is reviewing a U.S. proposal as Trump threatens renewed bombing if it doesn't agree

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said negotiators are assessing the Trump administration's latest proposal and will relate a response to mediating country Pakistan.

Read full article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5813497/iran-war-strait-hormuz-updates

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#4 — Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses 'Project Freedom'

Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR's latest poll. And Trump says "Project Freedom" is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

Read full article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/g-s1-120384/up-first-newsletter-economy-democrats-poll-advantage-indiana-primary-project-freedom-paused

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#5 — Skeletons in their clothing: Recovering bodies from the rubble in Gaza

It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones' remains.

Read full article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5811930/gaza-recovering-bodies

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#6 — U.S. stages largest-ever annual military drills in the Philippines

U.S. and allies hold their largest drills yet in the Philippines near Taiwan, showcasing new tactics and alliances to deter China—while Beijing stages its own exercises nearby.

Read full article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5810616/u-s-stages-largest-ever-annual-military-drills-in-the-philippines

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#7 — Zelenskyy slams Russia as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire

Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its "utter cynicism" in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.

Read full article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/g-s1-120377/zelenskyy-slams-russia-as-strikes-kill-22-in-ukraine

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#8 — Police say Australian women with alleged IS ties face charges on return from Syria

The Australian government had been alerted Wednesday that four women and nine children had booked flights from Damascus to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.

Read full article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/g-s1-120373/australian-women-return-syria

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#9 — U.S. says it's made Hormuz safe for commercial shipping, but standoff hasn't changed

The administration has announced a new military strategy designed to open up the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but it's unclear if this will break Iran's grip on the key waterway.

Read full article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx-s1-5812487/u-s-says-its-made-hormuz-safe-for-commercial-shipping-but-standoff-hasnt-changed

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#10 — NPR went looking for Polymarket's Panama headquarters. It's elusive

The hugely popular prediction market was shut down by U.S. regulators in 2022 and re-opened in Panama, where it has benefited from tax and legal benefits for years.

Read full article: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx-s1-5807918/polymarket-panama-prediction-market

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Source: https://www.npr.org/sections/world/
Updated: May 7, 2026