12 verified facts for May 8, 2026.

- China announced suspended death sentences for former defence ministers.

- Approximately 40 passengers previously disembarked from a ship at St. Helena where Hantavirus was detected.

- President Trump issued a deadline to the European Union regarding approval of a trade deal with the United States.

- Three women with links to ISIS were arrested in Australia upon return.

- The U.S. military reported it intercepted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

- President Trump stated that a US-Iran ceasefire remains in place following an exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Cyber attack disrupts universities and schools in the United States and Canada.

- Three people died following a volcanic eruption on an Indonesian island.

- Tumbler Ridge Secondary School will be demolished and rebuilt following a shooting incident, according to the province.

- The United Arab Emirates reports an Iranian drone and missile attack; the United States reports exchanging fire with Iran.

- President Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine are to observe a three-day ceasefire.

- The Pentagon released classified files related to unidentified flying objects.

JTF News: Two sources. No adjectives. Just facts.