Trump’s disapproval rating hits record high, new poll shows 03. May 2026 (19:00) Disapproval rose to 62%, the worst of his two terms in office, amid economic issues since launching his war against IranSix months out from November’s midterm US elections, Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reached 62% – the worst of his two terms in office – according to a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.The US president received his worst ratings on the cost of living and other economic issues since launching his deeply unpopular war against Iran in February, which has plunged the global economy into an oil crisis and sent gas prices rocketing to a four-year high. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lightning may have sparked fire destroying top US marine science lab, officials say 03. May 2026 (18:31) About 200 firefighters responded to devastating blaze at University of South Florida’s lab on SaturdayOfficials are investigating whether a huge fire that destroyed a top marine science laboratory at the University of South Florida may have been caused by a lightning strike.Despite a massive response from local fire crews the Marine Science Laboratory building was completely destroyed after the blaze began on Saturday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Two people dead after explosion at house in Bristol 03. May 2026 (18:13) Avon and Somerset police declare major incident and say cause is being treated as suspiciousTwo people have died and three people, including a child, have been injured after an explosion at a house in Bristol that police have said is “suspicious”.Avon and Somerset police were called to the house in Sterncourt Road at about 6.17am on Sunday for a “domestic-related incident”, Supt Matt Ebbs said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)