Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

18. Mai 2026, 22:30

The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

At least 100 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says

18. Mai 2026, 19:31

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.

Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him?

18. Mai 2026, 21:39

The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.

Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit

18. Mai 2026, 19:53

The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.

Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque

19. Mai 2026, 01:35

A note left by one of the teenage suspects contains general "hate rhetoric", investigators say.

Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

18. Mai 2026, 21:09

In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say

18. Mai 2026, 16:16

It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.

Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch

18. Mai 2026, 14:51

Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.