United States Politics and Government May 18, 2026 Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump Silent, and in a Political Bind Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls. Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump Silent, and in a Political Bind Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls. See more
May 18, 2026 Ten people. Eight weeks. Three thousand feet through the ice. Here’s the story of the expedition’s most ambitious project. Ten people. Eight weeks. Three thousand feet through the ice. Here’s the story of the expedition’s most ambitious project. Share
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) May 18, 2026 E.P.A. to Repeal Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water The rules were established by the Biden administration after research linked the compounds to a range of serious health problems. E.P.A. to Repeal Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water The rules were established by the Biden administration after research linked the compounds to a range of serious health problems. Share
United States Defense and Military Forces May 18, 2026 New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pen... New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pen... Share
West Ham United May 18, 2026 West Ham could have to raise £100m in player sales if they are relegated Club reported £104.2m loss in last set of accountsBowen, Fernandes and Summerville would have suitorsWest Ham will be under pressure to raise more than £100m... West Ham could have to raise £100m in player sales if they are relegated Club reported £104.2m loss in last set of accountsBowen, Fernandes and Summerville would have suitorsWest Ham will be under pressure to raise more than £100m... Share
Rugby union May 18, 2026 Scott Hastings obituary One of the greats of Scottish rugby who went on to have a successful broadcasting careerScott Hastings, the most capped centre in the history of Scotland’s r... Scott Hastings obituary One of the greats of Scottish rugby who went on to have a successful broadcasting careerScott Hastings, the most capped centre in the history of Scotland’s r... Share
Premier League May 18, 2026 Arsenal v Burnley: Premier League – live ? Updates from the 8pm BST KO at the Emirates Stadium? Table | Top scorers | Football Daily | Email TahaThat’s some welcome for the hosts.Krishnamoorthy v wr... Arsenal v Burnley: Premier League – live ? Updates from the 8pm BST KO at the Emirates Stadium? Table | Top scorers | Football Daily | Email TahaThat’s some welcome for the hosts.Krishnamoorthy v wr... Share
India May 18, 2026 The Guardian view on India’s Iran shock: Asia’s neoliberal era starts to fracture | Editorial Narendra Modi’s austerity appeals reveal how war, energy insecurity and dollar pressures expose the fragility of globalisationThe Indian prime minister’s cal... The Guardian view on India’s Iran shock: Asia’s neoliberal era starts to fracture | Editorial Narendra Modi’s austerity appeals reveal how war, energy insecurity and dollar pressures expose the fragility of globalisationThe Indian prime minister’s cal... Share
Communities May 18, 2026 The Guardian view on a new National Conversation: whether this works will depend on who is listening | Editorial Asking people how they feel about the places where they live is worthwhile. But will it change anything?Established in the aftermath of the 2024 riots trigge... The Guardian view on a new National Conversation: whether this works will depend on who is listening | Editorial Asking people how they feel about the places where they live is worthwhile. But will it change anything?Established in the aftermath of the 2024 riots trigge... Share
US immigration May 18, 2026 Over 145,000 US children separated from parents since Trump’s ICE surge, study estimates About 36% of children whose parents were detained were younger than six, Brookings Institution study foundMore than 145,000 US children have likely experienc... Over 145,000 US children separated from parents since Trump’s ICE surge, study estimates About 36% of children whose parents were detained were younger than six, Brookings Institution study foundMore than 145,000 US children have likely experienc... Share
Lloyds Banking Group May 18, 2026 Halifax could disappear from UK high streets as Lloyds assesses branding strategy Bank founded 174 years ago could be phased out from as early as 1 July as part of group’s reviewBosses at Lloyds Banking Group are considering axing the Hali... Halifax could disappear from UK high streets as Lloyds assesses branding strategy Bank founded 174 years ago could be phased out from as early as 1 July as part of group’s reviewBosses at Lloyds Banking Group are considering axing the Hali... Share
Nigel Farage May 18, 2026 Farage claim he bought £1.4m house with I’m a Celebrity fee under scrutiny Accounts for Reform UK leader’s media company suggest money was not withdrawn at time of property purchase Nigel Farage is facing fresh scrutiny over his cla... Farage claim he bought £1.4m house with I’m a Celebrity fee under scrutiny Accounts for Reform UK leader’s media company suggest money was not withdrawn at time of property purchase Nigel Farage is facing fresh scrutiny over his cla... Share
Byelections May 18, 2026 Makerfield byelection is about more than Andy Burnham If most popular Labour politician cannot win this seat then party’s electoral problems run deeper than Keir StarmerThe Makerfield byelection is bigger than A... Makerfield byelection is about more than Andy Burnham If most popular Labour politician cannot win this seat then party’s electoral problems run deeper than Keir StarmerThe Makerfield byelection is bigger than A... Share
