United States Politics and Government May 18, 2026 Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny Traveling across the country, justices defend the role of the court even as strained relations among its members emerge in writing and remarks. Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny Traveling across the country, justices defend the role of the court even as strained relations among its members emerge in writing and remarks. See more
Military May 18, 2026 Tributes paid as ‘outstanding’ soldier who died in fall at Royal Windsor Horse Show is named Ministry of Defence names soldier who fell from her horse as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse ArtilleryA soldier wh... Tributes paid as ‘outstanding’ soldier who died in fall at Royal Windsor Horse Show is named Ministry of Defence names soldier who fell from her horse as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse ArtilleryA soldier wh... Share
Hate Crimes May 18, 2026 San Diego Mosque Shooting Comes Amid Rising Reports of Islamophobia in the U.S. The Council on American-Islamic Relations said complaints about bias against Muslims are at levels unseen in decades. San Diego Mosque Shooting Comes Amid Rising Reports of Islamophobia in the U.S. The Council on American-Islamic Relations said complaints about bias against Muslims are at levels unseen in decades. Share
United States Politics and Government May 18, 2026 Trump Moves to Admit 10,000 More White South Africans as Refugees The Trump administration argues that an “emergency refugee situation” in South Africa merits bringing more Afrikaners to America, at a cost of some $100 mill... Trump Moves to Admit 10,000 More White South Africans as Refugees The Trump administration argues that an “emergency refugee situation” in South Africa merits bringing more Afrikaners to America, at a cost of some $100 mill... Share
Decisions and Verdicts May 18, 2026 Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Restart Care for Transgender Minors Children’s Hospital Colorado had halted hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youths amid threats from the Trump administration to withhold fu... Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Restart Care for Transgender Minors Children’s Hospital Colorado had halted hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youths amid threats from the Trump administration to withhold fu... Share
Names May 18, 2026 Nauru Hopes You Will Call It by a New Name Tiny Nauru could soon be called Naoero. Nauru Hopes You Will Call It by a New Name Tiny Nauru could soon be called Naoero. Share
United States Politics and Government May 18, 2026 Top Treasury Lawyer Resigns After Creation of ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Brian Morrissey, the department’s general counsel, stepped down hours after the Trump administration announced the $1.8 billion fund. Top Treasury Lawyer Resigns After Creation of ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Brian Morrissey, the department’s general counsel, stepped down hours after the Trump administration announced the $1.8 billion fund. Share
Japan May 18, 2026 ‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people worried? Few had heard of the crude oil-derived chemical until recently, but shortages caused by the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have led to a spike in concernJa... ‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people worried? Few had heard of the crude oil-derived chemical until recently, but shortages caused by the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have led to a spike in concernJa... Share
Technology May 18, 2026 How Sam Altman’s victory over Elon Musk clears way for OpenAI’s trillion-dollar ambitions OpenAI’s plans now seem all but guaranteed, given that the world’s richest man couldn’t put a stop to themOn Monday morning, a jury in Oakland, California, h... How Sam Altman’s victory over Elon Musk clears way for OpenAI’s trillion-dollar ambitions OpenAI’s plans now seem all but guaranteed, given that the world’s richest man couldn’t put a stop to themOn Monday morning, a jury in Oakland, California, h... Share
Ukraine May 18, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Chinese ship hit on way in to Odesa port, says Zelenskyy Civilian vessels under Russian attack in Black Sea; Kyiv condemns Belarus nuclear drills as threat to Nato and global security. What we know on day 1,546 Con... Ukraine war briefing: Chinese ship hit on way in to Odesa port, says Zelenskyy Civilian vessels under Russian attack in Black Sea; Kyiv condemns Belarus nuclear drills as threat to Nato and global security. What we know on day 1,546 Con... Share
San Francisco May 18, 2026 Nancy Pelosi breaks silence to endorse San Francisco supervisor as successor Former House speaker, who had not yet weighed in, declared Connie Chan ‘best prepared’ to represent cityNancy Pelosi on Monday endorsed Connie Chan, a San Fr... Nancy Pelosi breaks silence to endorse San Francisco supervisor as successor Former House speaker, who had not yet weighed in, declared Connie Chan ‘best prepared’ to represent cityNancy Pelosi on Monday endorsed Connie Chan, a San Fr... Share
Liberal party May 18, 2026 Liberal senator breaks ranks to take aim at Angus Taylor’s ‘negative’ rhetoric on immigration ‘We cannot continue to blame migrants for the problems of our economy,’ backbencher Andrew McLachlan says A Liberal senator has broken ranks to criticise Ang... Liberal senator breaks ranks to take aim at Angus Taylor’s ‘negative’ rhetoric on immigration ‘We cannot continue to blame migrants for the problems of our economy,’ backbencher Andrew McLachlan says A Liberal senator has broken ranks to criticise Ang... Share
Taiwan May 18, 2026 Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state mediaIt has been an unsettling few d... Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state mediaIt has been an unsettling few d... Share
