Ukraine officials name Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff as a suspect in money-laundering probe
- Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies named former presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak a suspect in a 460-million-hryvnia (≈$10.5M) money‑laundering investigation.
- A U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire ended and fighting resumed — Russia reportedly launched 200+ drones overnight, hitting civilian infrastructure and causing casualties.
- Zelenskyy met Palantir CEO Alex Karp as Ukraine deepens tech and AI cooperation with the U.S. defense sector to boost battlefield intelligence.
War and Conflicts
Politics
May 12, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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US consumer inflation expected to have increased further in April amid Iran war
- U.S. consumer prices likely jumped in April, producing the biggest annual inflation increase in over 2½ years and stoking higher grocery and everyday costs.
- Rising oil prices after heightened conflict with Iran pushed gasoline, diesel and jet fuel costs up, contributing to the April inflation pickup.
- Strong inflation readings boost the case for the Fed to hold rates steady and heighten political pressure on President Trump ahead of the November midterms.
Business and Finance
Politics
May 12, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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USA's 'Most Important Player' For The World Cup? McKennie's Case Over Pulisic
- FOX analysts say Weston McKennie — fresh off a standout season and a Juventus contract through 2030 — may be the U.S. team’s true "heartbeat" and most important player.
- Christian Pulisic is in a form slump and facing questions about his on-field attitude, fueling the McKennie vs. Pulisic debate.
- The U.S. plays warmups vs. Senegal (May 31) and Germany (June 6) before their World Cup opener vs. Paraguay on June 12 — great talking points for fans.
Sports
May 12, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
- A landmark report concludes that sexual and gender-based violence during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack was systematic and intended to maximize suffering, based on survivor testimonies.
- Researchers spent over two years analyzing thousands of photos, videos and interviews and created a protected digital archive to preserve and corroborate the evidence.
- The findings—endorsed by several experts and cited by international investigators—remain politically contested, with denials from Hamas and ongoing debates about accountability and evidence collection.
War and Conflicts
Crime
May 12, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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2026 FIFA World Cup: What To Know, USA's Schedule, How To Watch All 48 Teams
- It’s the first-ever World Cup hosted by three countries — the U.S., Mexico and Canada — with an expanded 48-team field playing across 16 host cities.
- Mark your calendar: the tournament runs June 11–July 19, 2026, with the final at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) on July 19 at 3 p.m. ET.
- All 104 matches will air on FOX/FS1 and stream on the FOX apps (many in prime time), and the opening games will be available free on Tubi.
Sports
May 12, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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