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 media The Guardian - UK · May 19
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 The Guardian - AU · May 19
US tightens Ebola precautions as outbreak declared international emergency The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travellers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services, as the World Health Organization declares the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international health emergency. France 24 · May 18
Autopsy says the death of a Haitian man detained in Arizona was related to his dental woes An autopsy report has confirmed that the death of a Haitian man after spending months at an Arizona immigration detention facility was related to his dental problems The Independent UK · May 18
‘He made a mistake’: Trump welcomes Mark Cuban at healthcare event after billionaire previously backed Kamala Harris Cuban, a past critic of Trump, joined the president for an event touting the discount prescription drug site TrumpRx The Independent UK · May 18
Donald Trump, Thomas Massie, and the Long, Slow Death of the Tea Party Whatever happens in Kentucky's GOP primary, the populist right no longer even pretends to care about spending or government overreach. Reason · May 18
World ‘sleepwalking into food crisis’, Cooper warns amid Iran disruption The disruption comes at a crucial time for world agriculture. Evening Standard · May 18
'Our Economy Is Getting Worse': Trump Supporter Blasts POTUS Because 'Everything Is Going Up' Viral TikTok videos show Trump supporters expressing frustration over rising living costs during his administration, sparking debates on economic performance and voter expectations. International Business Times UK · May 18
Why Is Trump Trying To Purge Thomas Massie? Plus: inflation surges, Mamdani claims he closed New York City’s budget gap without cutting services, and a listener asks how to develop political confidence Reason · May 18
Three people killed in shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque, police say Two teenage suspects also died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to officials The Guardian - US · May 18
Brits received more US travel approvals than any other country at World Cup – despite rising costs of travel US Customs and Border Protection said the UK accounted for more than 1.2 million Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (Esta) approvals between October last year and April The Independent UK · May 18
President says he’s adding ‘over 600’ prescription drugs to TrumpRx site Trump claims number of available medications available via the discount program will increase nearly sevenfold The Guardian - US · May 18
Trump Brutally Mocked Over 'Pathetic' AI Photo of Secret Service Guarding Handcuffed Alien Donald Trump is drawing ridicule after sharing an AI‑generated image of himself and Secret Service agents escorting a handcuffed alien across a desert‑style base, fuelling fresh questions over his judgement and priorities. International Business Times UK · May 18
MAGA Meltdown: Trump Treasury Secretary Denied Entry by Chinese Security in Cringe-Worthy Scene US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was briefly blocked from a state event in China, highlighting tensions during President Trump's diplomatic visit. The incident quickly went viral online. International Business Times UK · May 18
The Independent UK · May 18 Iran shrugs as Trump continuously flip-flops between threats and extending peace talk deadlines ANALYSIS: Iran has figured out that Trump’s bluster and swirl of social media threats doesn’t matter much so long as they control the Strait of Hormuz, Andrew Feinberg writes
The Independent UK · May 18 The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access
The Independent UK · May 18 Vance says ‘stealing’ $1B from treasury is theft – on the same day Trump pledged to give $1.7B taxpayer cash to his allies Critics accused the administration of ‘stealing’ from taxpayers by creating a ‘slush fund’ as Vance boasted about his anti-fraud efforts
International Business Times UK · May 18 Trump Exposed Plans to Attack Iran But Holds Off on Threat; Here's Why He Changed His Mind President Trump unexpectedly halted plans to attack Iran after receiving requests from Middle Eastern leaders, citing ongoing negotiations and the potential for a nuclear-free deal.
Evening Standard · May 18 London journalist was stabbed by men working for Iran, court hears Romanian nationals Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, have both pleaded not guilty to charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and wounding
The Independent UK · May 18 Lisa Nandy to lead UK’s biggest ever business delegation to US in bid to ‘open new doors for British talent’ The so-called Greater Together LA expo will seek to build on the existing commercial partnership between the UK and the US
International Business Times UK · May 18 Donald Trump Humiliated: Free Faith Event Marred by Empty Seats, Recycled Video Message on National Mall Donald Trump's attempt to lead a 'National Jubilee of Prayer' on the National Mall relied on a recycled Bible video and drew only a thin, fluctuating crowd, despite being free to attend.
Reason · May 18 Donald Trump and Josh Hawley's Federal Gas Tax Holiday Would Save Drivers Less Than $9 Per Month It was a bad idea when Biden proposed it, and it's a bad idea now that Trump is proposing it. Want lower gas prices? End the war.
Fortune · May 18 Pope Leo launches an AI commission days before he releases a papal letter alongside Anthropic cofounder Christopher Olah The pope will unveil his first papal encyclical next week alongside an Anthropic cofounder, just as he remains vocal against the use of AI worldwide.
The Independent UK · May 18 Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has been charged in Miami with bribing officials for government contracts
The Conversation · May 18 Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition At a time when hard-fought primary elections in Georgia, Kentucky and Indiana and Ohio are making national news, perennial battleground Pennsylvania seems to be nodding through one of the sleepiest primary seasons in a long time.