Democrats say ‘fight is just beginning’ after supreme court’s temporary reinstatement of abortion pill access – as it happened This live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email The supreme court issued a temporary order to restore access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail...

WHO says seven confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus on MV Hondius, including three passengers who died What is hantavirus, the infection thought to have killed three on cruise ship? A British crew member was in need of urgent medical care and a passenger from the UK remained in a critical but...

US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.

Ketanji Brown Jackson blasted the decision, saying the court has hastened it ruling only twice before in 25 years The US supreme court went out of its way on Monday to help Louisiana Republicans redraw their congressional maps before this year’s midterm elections by allowing a recent ruling that...

Beyoncé attends the 2026 Met Gala. Theo Wargo/FilmMagic All across Manhattan, stars powdered their noses, smoothed down wrinkles on gowns and suits, and did one final look in the mirror. That might seem like a lot of fuss for a Monday, but it wasn't just any Monday.

Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala in May 2026. Mike Coppola/Getty Images The 2026 Met Gala was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday night. Some attendees wore outfits that were out of place and underwhelming.