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
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£1.4m house with I’m a Celebrity fee under scrutiny Accounts for Reform UK leader’s media company suggest money was not withdrawn at time of property purchase Nigel Farage is facing fresh scrutiny over his cla...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£1.4m house with I’m a Celebrity fee under scrutiny Accounts for Reform UK leader’s media company suggest money was not withdrawn at time of property purchase Nigel Farage is facing fresh scrutiny over his cla...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
UK news May 18, 2026 London stabbing of journalist ordered by third party acting for Iran, court told Pouria Zeraati, who worked for a dissident Farsi-language broadcaster, was attacked outside his home in 2024The stabbing of a journalist in London was a plan... London stabbing of journalist ordered by third party acting for Iran, court told Pouria Zeraati, who worked for a dissident Farsi-language broadcaster, was attacked outside his home in 2024The stabbing of a journalist in London was a plan... Share
Iraq May 18, 2026 ‘Disposable’ operatives for hire are a new menace for western countries A court case in New York has highlighted how Iran is using technology to recruit agents who may not even be regime supportersWhen on Friday a 32-year-old Ira... ‘Disposable’ operatives for hire are a new menace for western countries A court case in New York has highlighted how Iran is using technology to recruit agents who may not even be regime supportersWhen on Friday a 32-year-old Ira... Share
Minnesota May 18, 2026 ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration crack... ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration crack... Share
United States Politics and Government May 18, 2026 Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic... Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic... Share
Disease Rates May 18, 2026 Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak. Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak. Share
Neumann May 18, 2026 Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93 For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also developed solutions. Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93 For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also developed solutions. Share
Suits and Litigation (Civil) May 18, 2026 Justice Dept. Announces $1.8 Billion Fund in Settling I.R.S. Suit 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. Justice Dept. Announces $1.8 Billion Fund in Settling I.R.S. Suit 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
World Cup 2026 May 18, 2026 Canada’s sports minister hopes World Cup can lead to trade agreement with US and Mexico North America will host this summer’s tournamentEuropean fans encouraged to visit Canada for World CupCanada’s sports minister, Adam van Koeverden, has expre... Canada’s sports minister hopes World Cup can lead to trade agreement with US and Mexico North America will host this summer’s tournamentEuropean fans encouraged to visit Canada for World CupCanada’s sports minister, Adam van Koeverden, has expre... Share
