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Russians realise they aren’t safe as Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow bring war close to home

The war no longer seems a distant conflict for many

The Independent UK · May 18

UAE still investigating mystery nuclear plant drone attack

The enigma surrounding Sunday’s unprecedented drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant deepened on Monday as the UAE said the drone came from its western border, but it did not accuse Iran.

Euronews · May 18

Bulletin world briefing: Kenya erupts into fiery protests over soaring fuel prices

Iran vows to hit back with ‘full strength’ if Trump attacks again Roads set on fire and commuters stranded as fuel protests erupt in Kenya Mexico cartel massacre and drone attacks force thousands of families to flee The city at ‘the end of the world’ faces hantavirus crisis – here’s…

The Independent UK · May 18

Police issue plea over drones in desperate search for boy, 14, last seen near Tesco store

Taylor Charlton was reported missing after last being seen near a Tesco store in Banstaple in North Devon

The Independent UK · May 18

My Take 5 (Edition 69): The week that was in international affairs

The Trump-Xi summit yielded no major breakthroughs, with both leaders sticking to their strategic interests, particularly concerning Taiwan. Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, met with Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russia, highlight Moscow's continued aggression. Latvia's government collapsed over a drone incident, underscoring regional security concerns. Meanwhile, a joint US-Nigeria…

The Times of India · May 18

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 · May 18

Trump warns Iran that ‘TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE’ for peace deal

President Donald Trump has warned Iran in a Truth Social post that “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE” for the country’s leaders to reach a peace agreement and it will face a “very bad time” if a deal is not signed. The warning follows a drone strike that sparked a ⁠fire…

The Independent UK · May 18

Newsletter: Brexit thrust to centre of UK's Labour leadership showdown

Also in this newsletter: Spanish conservatives win Andalusia regional elections but will likely rely on far-right to govern, in a vote seen as litmus test of Spain's wider politics.

Euronews · May 18

Silver tanks Rs 5,600/kg, gold slips Rs 1,000/10g after drone strike on UAE nuclear plant amid Iran war fears. Time to sell?

Gold and silver prices opened sharply lower on Monday, driven by escalating Middle East tensions that pushed oil prices higher and fueled inflation concerns. This surge in oil prices strengthened expectations that interest rates could remain elevated for longer, impacting bullion markets. Investors are closely watching for further clues on…

The Economic Times · May 18

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin heads to China summit just days after Xi and Trump meeting

The meeting comes after Russia attacked a Chinese ship headed for a Ukrainian port

The Independent UK · May 18