THE REGISTER

Today's stories

More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.

1. Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Kills Dozens

   A confirmed Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has killed at least 65 people, with 246 suspected cases reported. The Africa CDC, operating under the African Union, is coordinating the response in a region that is both remote and historically difficult to reach. Healthcare workers are among those affected. Ituri has experienced previous outbreaks, and the combination of geographic isolation and ongoing insecurity complicates containment efforts.

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2. Children dying daily in Lebanon despite ceasefire

   Israeli military strikes in Lebanon have killed or injured an average of four children per day during a nominal ceasefire period, according to reports from multiple outlets. Nearly 60 children were killed or injured in a single week, with the total child death toll since March standing at around 200. Tuesday's strikes alone killed at least 12 people, including three paramedics. The ceasefire designation has not halted active hostilities affecting civilian minors.

   "Nearly 60 children killed or injured in Lebanon in the past week, amid a conflict that has claimed close to 2,900 lives since it began."

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3. Colorado Governor Commutes Tina Peters' Prison Sentence

   Colorado Governor Jared Polis has commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk convicted of election-related crimes. Peters, who had been a prominent figure in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results, will be eligible for parole on June 1. Polis adjusted her sentence to four years and four-and-a-half months, inclusive of time already served. The decision comes from a Democratic governor and applies to a figure closely associated with Donald Trump.

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4. Virginia redistricting effort fails after court rulings

   The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on May 8 that a procedural flaw in a ballot referendum fatally undermined Democrats' attempt to redraw the state's congressional map. The US Supreme Court declined to intervene, leaving the ruling in place. The decision effectively ends Democratic efforts to establish more favourable district boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

   "The procedural defect 'incurably taints the resulting referendum vote.'"

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5. Trump Cautions Taiwan on Independence After Xi Meeting

   Following a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump publicly warned Taiwan against declaring independence, a statement that deepens uncertainty over longstanding US commitments to the island. The remarks came as Xi described the Taiwan question as the central issue in China-US relations. Taiwan's government now faces a less predictable posture from Washington on both diplomatic recognition and arms supply.

   "If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict."

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6. US and Nigeria kill ISIS second-in-command

   Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the global number two of ISIS and reportedly the most operationally active figure in the organisation, was killed in a joint US-Nigerian military operation. President Trump announced the mission, saying it was carried out at his direction. Al-Minuki was a Nigerian national believed to be directing ISIS activity across Africa. No further casualties were reported beyond the target.

   "Brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield."

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7. Israel strikes Hamas military leader in Gaza

   The Israeli military carried out an airstrike targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, described as the last senior Hamas military figure with direct involvement in the October 7 attacks. Seven people were killed in the initial strike, with three more killed in a follow-up. Israeli forces have now killed 857 people in Gaza since a ceasefire collapsed earlier this year.

   "Israel says the strike targeted the last senior Hamas leader involved in October 7."

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8. DOJ Indicts Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdowns

   The US Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue, in which four people were killed. The charges arrive as Washington applies broader pressure on Havana, following its assumption of control over Venezuelan oil and the detention of Nicolás Maduro. The move is widely read as an attempt to force either a change of government in Cuba or an opening of its economy to American interests.

   "The US has been pushing for change in Havana: either the fall of the current regime or, at least, the opening up of the economy to US interests."

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9. Thomas and Bradley dispute pace-of-play ruling at PGA Championship

   Justin Thomas and Keegan Bradley argued with a rules official during the second round of the 2026 PGA Championship after receiving a pace-of-play warning. The two players contended the timing was unfair because their group was not holding up the field behind them. The dispute highlights ongoing tension between tour professionals and officials over how slow-play rules are applied in major championships.

   "We were behind — but that wasn't our issue. We weren't holding up the group behind us."

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10. Senior Labour figures signal leadership contest without vacancy

    Three senior Labour figures — Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, and Andy Burnham — each made public moves within twelve hours that were widely read as positioning for a future leadership race. No vacancy exists and no one has declared, but the coordinated signals have visibly weakened Keir Starmer's authority inside the party. Starmer has said he would contest any challenge, but the episode has raised questions about his grip on cabinet discipline and long-term political survival.

    "There is neither a vacancy nor any declared contenders, yet the starting gun appears to have been fired anyway."

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