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.

Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque

19. Mai 2026, 01:35

The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised 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.