War and Armed Conflicts May 18, 2026 Blocked Strait of Hormuz Leads to New Opportunities for Syria The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography. Blocked Strait of Hormuz Leads to New Opportunities for Syria The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography. See more
US news May 18, 2026 Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at Arizona commencement Pew research shows Americans are more worried than excited about AI as graduates voiced fears over jobsA former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, was met with studen... Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at Arizona commencement Pew research shows Americans are more worried than excited about AI as graduates voiced fears over jobsA former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, was met with studen... Share
Cricket May 18, 2026 MJK Smith obituary Cricketer who captained England for 25 Tests and amassed 39,832 runs across his first-class careerThe cricketer MJK Smith, who has died aged 92, was a well-r... MJK Smith obituary Cricketer who captained England for 25 Tests and amassed 39,832 runs across his first-class careerThe cricketer MJK Smith, who has died aged 92, was a well-r... Share
Music May 18, 2026 ‘I had been silent for a very long time’: how a chance meeting at a burger van revived techno genius the Field A run of immaculate albums ended in 2018 with an identity crisis and the producer becoming a kindergarten chef. Now he’s back with a blissed-out new recordWh... ‘I had been silent for a very long time’: how a chance meeting at a burger van revived techno genius the Field A run of immaculate albums ended in 2018 with an identity crisis and the producer becoming a kindergarten chef. Now he’s back with a blissed-out new recordWh... Share
Film May 18, 2026 By offering all Emilys a free medium Coke per ticket, Showcase Cinemas prove their commitment to drama Showcase Cinemas is offering a medium Coca-Cola to anyone called Emily who goes to see new romcom Finding Emily this weekend. But what if 35,000 thirsty Emil... By offering all Emilys a free medium Coke per ticket, Showcase Cinemas prove their commitment to drama Showcase Cinemas is offering a medium Coca-Cola to anyone called Emily who goes to see new romcom Finding Emily this weekend. But what if 35,000 thirsty Emil... Share
Brexit May 18, 2026 Rejoin, reset or go Swiss-style? How the UK could try to unpick Brexit Wes Streeting has suggested he wants to see the UK ‘back in the EU’ one day – but the bloc might take some convincingUK politics live – latest updatesIs it t... Rejoin, reset or go Swiss-style? How the UK could try to unpick Brexit Wes Streeting has suggested he wants to see the UK ‘back in the EU’ one day – but the bloc might take some convincingUK politics live – latest updatesIs it t... Share
London Underground May 18, 2026 London tube strikes called off at last minute RMT union says two 24-hour stoppages from midday on Tuesday have been suspendedBusiness live – latest updatesPlanned strikes by drivers on the London Undergr... London tube strikes called off at last minute RMT union says two 24-hour stoppages from midday on Tuesday have been suspendedBusiness live – latest updatesPlanned strikes by drivers on the London Undergr... Share
Books May 18, 2026 ‘Capitalism has to become more humane’: a Stanford economist on big tech, power hoarding and democracy Mordecai Kurz argues tech oligarchs erode democracy through monopolies – and predicts how the trend may endThe billionaires of today are unusually aggressive... ‘Capitalism has to become more humane’: a Stanford economist on big tech, power hoarding and democracy Mordecai Kurz argues tech oligarchs erode democracy through monopolies – and predicts how the trend may endThe billionaires of today are unusually aggressive... Share
United States Politics and Government May 18, 2026 Hegseth to Campaign for a Republican House Candidate Defense Department officials typically stay away from partisan politics to maintain the military’s apolitical image. Hegseth to Campaign for a Republican House Candidate Defense Department officials typically stay away from partisan politics to maintain the military’s apolitical image. Share
Eurovision Song Contest May 18, 2026 Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player Recent months have brought remarkable change in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a leader through m... Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player Recent months have brought remarkable change in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a leader through m... Share
Theater May 18, 2026 Bobby Darin Musical Reaches a Rare Broadway Milestone: Profit “Just in Time,” which for a year starred Jonathan Groff, is the first new musical from last season to make money for investors. Bobby Darin Musical Reaches a Rare Broadway Milestone: Profit “Just in Time,” which for a year starred Jonathan Groff, is the first new musical from last season to make money for investors. Share
California May 18, 2026 A California mayor pleaded guilty to acting as an agent for China. Foreign policy experts aren’t surprised Eileen Wang, 58, worked with China to promote Beijing’s interests and could face up to 10 years in federal prisonForeign policy experts say they are not surp... A California mayor pleaded guilty to acting as an agent for China. Foreign policy experts aren’t surprised Eileen Wang, 58, worked with China to promote Beijing’s interests and could face up to 10 years in federal prisonForeign policy experts say they are not surp... Share
Georgia May 18, 2026 ‘The party has sailed its ship’: ex-Republican runs as Democrat for Georgia governor’s seat After being excommunicated from the GOP, Geoff Duncan is trying for a comeback on the Democratic ticketIn the Georgia governor’s race, Geoff Duncan’s candida... ‘The party has sailed its ship’: ex-Republican runs as Democrat for Georgia governor’s seat After being excommunicated from the GOP, Geoff Duncan is trying for a comeback on the Democratic ticketIn the Georgia governor’s race, Geoff Duncan’s candida... Share
