Zoos May 18, 2026 2 Americans Detained in Japan After Entering Punch the Monkey’s Zoo Enclosure The men were charged with obstructing operations at a zoo, apparently as a stunt connected to a cryptocurrency. They denied the charges. 2 Americans Detained in Japan After Entering Punch the Monkey’s Zoo Enclosure The men were charged with obstructing operations at a zoo, apparently as a stunt connected to a cryptocurrency. They denied the charges. See more
Mexico May 18, 2026 Purple pain: backlash over Mexico City’s ‘axolotlisation’ for World Cup Mayor’s attempt to beautify the city with murals of mascot and plum paint jobs criticised as waste of resourcesThe giant purple axolotl peered up at Manuel M... Purple pain: backlash over Mexico City’s ‘axolotlisation’ for World Cup Mayor’s attempt to beautify the city with murals of mascot and plum paint jobs criticised as waste of resourcesThe giant purple axolotl peered up at Manuel M... Share
Suits and Litigation (Civil) May 18, 2026 Trump Withdraws His $10 Billion Suit Against the I.R.S. The dismissal appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to effectively settle the case, which stemmed from the leak of his tax returns in 2019. Trump Withdraws His $10 Billion Suit Against the I.R.S. The dismissal appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to effectively settle the case, which stemmed from the leak of his tax returns in 2019. Share
United States Politics and Government May 18, 2026 Trump’s Taiwan Gambit is Already a Gift to China President Trump’s open willingness to hold up a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is a win for Beijing. Now China could be weighing how to keep the weapons on... Trump’s Taiwan Gambit is Already a Gift to China President Trump’s open willingness to hold up a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is a win for Beijing. Now China could be weighing how to keep the weapons on... Share
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) May 18, 2026 Millions Recovered in FIFA Corruption Scandal May Now Be Missing Again Before World Cup Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook globa... Millions Recovered in FIFA Corruption Scandal May Now Be Missing Again Before World Cup Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook globa... Share
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
