Monday, May 18, 2026 6:37 PM ET
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Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states -- The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place". -- World1 hour ago
Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit -- The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.3 hours ago
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI -- The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.7 hours ago
Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action -- Havana's foreign minister says a report that it has acquired attack drones is part of justification for US "aggression".5 hours ago
Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show -- The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.22 hours ago
Trump's White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate Republicans -- The Senate rule-keeper struck down the use of taxpayer funds to bolster security for the proposed $400m project.17 hours ago
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show -- Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.21 hours ago
Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? -- President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.3 days ago
Colbert discusses his show's end with late-night peers -- Stephen Colbert met with Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon to talk about the end of his late night show.4 days ago
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown -- A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.4 days ago
Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth -- The prime minister met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa.5 days ago
What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada -- Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.2 days ago
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened -- An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".3 days ago
In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit -- President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.4 days ago
What to know as Trump visits Xi in China -- Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.5 days ago
What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case? -- The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for the man accused of killing his wife and son in a case that fascinated the US.4 days ago
Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue -- Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."2 hours ago
Why Elon Musk lost in the OpenAI court battle against Sam Altman -- BBC's Lily Jamali was at court during the trial, as Musk accused Altman of breaching a non-profit contract by shifting the ChatGPT-maker to a for-profit company.20 minutes ago
Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him? -- The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.37 minutes ago
American who contracted Ebola in DR Congo evacuated for treatment -- A medical group says an American doctor tested positive after being exposed while treating patients.2 hours ago
Alex Murdaugh sues court clerk over jury tampering after murder convictions overturned -- Murdaugh's attorneys cited the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling that a clerk biased the jury against him.4 hours ago
Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial -- Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.6 hours ago
Rush-hour chaos sweeps New York after busiest rail system shutdown -- Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers faced a rough journey, as rail workers continue their strike over better pay and work rules.7 hours ago