Categories Selected Articles Josie VanderVeen, Bennett Bing are The Sentinel’s Students of the Week Post author By Mike Nova Post date May 8, 2026 We’re proud to introduce The Sentinel’s latest Students of the Week: Josie VanderVeen and Bennett Bing! ← Here’s how to set Secret Melbourne as a preferred source on Google, so you’ll never miss a city update → #News #MiddleEast #UK News today – 5:56 AM 5/8/2026 https://share.google/aimode/ugUC51WOCes4RAzYc As of 5:56 AM on Friday, May 8, 2026, the morning news is dominated by heightened military tensions in the Middle East and early results from UK local elections. Geopolitics & Global Markets Strait of Hormuz Clashes: New clashes between the U.S. and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz are threatening a fragile ceasefire. President Trump has stated the truce is still in effect but is demanding Iran agree to a deal soon. Market Reaction: The flare-up in tensions has jolted global markets, leading to a nervous start for trading in Europe. Corporate News: Commerzbank has increased its profit guidance for