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Kremlin Threatens UK With 'Nuclear Ultimatum' as Moscow Names 4 British Cities as Targets

Russia has named UK cities as potential nuclear targets, escalating tensions over Western support for Ukraine. Kremlin broadcaster warns of a possible nuclear ultimatum from Putin.

International Business Times

Trump news at a glance: Republicans pledge to secure funding for White House ballroom

Senate parliamentarian ruled a proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for the White House failed to meet procedural rules. Key US politics stories from Sunday 17 May 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

Supply shocks weren’t random. They were strategic—and should be seen as 'supply coercion' instead, former Fed official says

"The word 'shock' assumes the world resets. The world has stopped resetting."

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Monster Tornado Threat Sparks Concern Across Central US as Violent Storms Barrel Towards Millions of People

Severe storms are sweeping the central US, with tornadoes, hail, and strong winds expected. Millions are on high alert as meteorologists predict significant weather events across several states.

International Business Times UK

Rory McIlroy Appears to Shout Back at Fan Who Heckled Him Late in PGA Championship

A fan in the gallery shouted "U-S-A" at McIlroy, which he didn't seem too happy about as he finished short at the PGA Championship.

Sports Illustrated

Quiet Oklahoma town begs for help as mysterious black dust blankets neighborhoods

Locals are asking for help as they believe the black dust is leading to health issues and pollution

The Independent UK

Xi prepares to welcome Putin to China four days after hosting Trump

Chinese state media say Beijing emerging as ‘focal point of global diplomacy’ with Russian leader arriving on Tuesday

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Drones reshape war in Colombia as deaths and injuries mount

Civilians left increasingly exposed as a dangerous new front opens up in the country’s decades-old conflict

The Guardian - UK

Teen driver kills three pedestrians in deadly Oakland street crash, police say

Cops say the chaos erupted just after 11 p.m. Saturday when the underage driver — believed to be speeding — slammed into a parked car before plowing into pedestrians

The Independent UK

French star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations

Singer and actor who has appeared in more than 40 films faces investigations in France and Belgium

The Guardian - AU

Chinese man arrested in Norway for suspected espionage

He is the second Chinese citizen to be arrested for alleged spying this month

The Independent UK

UAE restores power to Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike, says IAEA – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

London tube strike confirmed after last-minute talks collapse, 4 days of disruption expected

London faces significant travel disruption as RMT union members strike for four days over a proposed voluntary four-day working week for Tube drivers. Talks between Transport for London and the RMT failed, leading to planned walkouts from May 19-22, impacting services and causing potential overcrowding on alternative transport.

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: The drones that bombarded Moscow region

Kyiv says electronics factory for weapon parts and oil pumping station among targets; Zelenskyy claims Ukraine outstripping Russia on battlefield. What we know on day 1,545

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How four US Navy pilots survived horrific mid-air fighter jet collision

Two US Navy fighter jets collided mid-air during an Idaho air show, a rare incident where all four pilots miraculously ejected safely before the aircraft exploded. Dramatic footage captured the crews' escape moments before impact. Aviation experts suggest the unique nature of the collision might have provided the crucial extra…

The Times of India

PIO gets 14-year jail for abusing 61 women in Australia

NEW DELHI: An Australian court sentenced an unqualified Indian-origin massage therapist in Adelaide to 13 years and 10 months in jail for sexually abusing 61 women over nine months, constituting 97 charges of “aggravated indecent assault” and “secretly filming” the survivors.

The Independent UK

Six migrants were found dead in a Texas train car. An arrest could crack the case

Victims hailed from Honduras and Mexico and ranged in age from 14 to 56

Motorsport

Denny Hamlin wins $1 million prize in crash-filled NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover

It was a strange day of racing at the Monster Mile, and a lot of race cars got torn up

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The Guardian - US

Thousands gather in Washington DC for daylong America-themed prayer rally

White House-backed event billed as ‘One Nation Under God’ criticized for blurring lines between church and state

The Guardian - UK

UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’

Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precarious, and US president voices impatience at stalemate

Sports Illustrated

The Four Burning Questions the USMNT Must Answer Ahead of the World Cup

The USMNT open the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles.

The Independent UK

Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test

Canada's national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

Motorsport

Ryan Preece in flames after huge crash at the start of NASCAR All-Star Race

About nine cars were torn up in the frontstretch melee, and Preece's car erupted in flames

The Guardian - US

Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes ‘desperate’ attempts to oust him in primary

US president writes ‘vote the bum out’ as congressman faces close race against Trump-endorsed Republican

The Times of India

Backyard snake now a noose? Back-to-back attacks tarnish Pak army’s reputation

Media attention on Pakistan owing to its hosting of the US-Iran peace talks notwithstanding, a report said that the country’s military is “shockingly losing to militants it once nurtured,” after India's western neighbour topped the Global Terrorism Index 2026.

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