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
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
Andy Burnham May 18, 2026 Greens split over how hard to challenge Burnham in Makerfield byelection Some in party fear all-out campaign could boost Reform UK chancesThe Greens are locked in an internal debate about how hard to challenge Andy Burnham in the... Greens split over how hard to challenge Burnham in Makerfield byelection Some in party fear all-out campaign could boost Reform UK chancesThe Greens are locked in an internal debate about how hard to challenge Andy Burnham in the... Share
Cannes film festival May 18, 2026 Fjord review: Cristian Mungiu at sea with strange child abuse drama starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan Cannes film festival: The Palme laureate here makes a misstep with an odd, disquieting film that leaves too many issues unresolvedRomanian director and Palme... Fjord review: Cristian Mungiu at sea with strange child abuse drama starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan Cannes film festival: The Palme laureate here makes a misstep with an odd, disquieting film that leaves too many issues unresolvedRomanian director and Palme... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) May 18, 2026 Tech firms face tougher UK rules on intimate image abuse Ofcom to update codes of practice amid rise in ‘revenge porn’ and AI-generated deepfakes targeting women and girlsSocial media, messaging platforms and onlin... Tech firms face tougher UK rules on intimate image abuse Ofcom to update codes of practice amid rise in ‘revenge porn’ and AI-generated deepfakes targeting women and girlsSocial media, messaging platforms and onlin... Share
Sport May 18, 2026 Affordability checks in gambling need a rethink when even proponents are calling for pause Gambling Commission set to rubber-stamp new regulations which could inflict irreparable damage on the racing industryJames Noyes, one of the initial proponen... Affordability checks in gambling need a rethink when even proponents are calling for pause Gambling Commission set to rubber-stamp new regulations which could inflict irreparable damage on the racing industryJames Noyes, one of the initial proponen... Share
