Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks
The price of oil slumped on Monday after US President Donald Trump said he was holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states.
· Peter Hoskins
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A bride and groom hold a rose as they pose for pictures during a mass wedding ceremony for participants in the “Janfada” (“Sacrifice for Iran”) pro-government campaign in Tehran, Iran, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Vahid Salemi
Spencer Pratt channels Will Smith for ‘fresh’ new campaign ad at Hotel Bel-Air
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· Zain Khan
Man City preparing for Guardiola departure
Pep Guardiola has won 17 major trophies - and 20 in all - in his 10-year spell at Etihad Stadium
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Kremlin details Putin’s official visit to China
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing this week with a high-level delegation for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on bilateral ties, trade, energy cooperation, and global affairs, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said.
· RT
‘Active shooter’ reported at mosque in San Diego
An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego, as police race to the scene and officials warn the public to stay away from the area.
· RT
Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit
The US justice department has announced a $1.7bn (£1.3bn) fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who allege they were unfairly investigated by the Biden administration.
· Bernd Debusmann Jr
Man City's Shaw wins WSL Player of the Season
Khadija Shaw scored 21 goals in 22 matches in the WSL this season
· Bbcsport
Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
US President Donald Trump has said he is holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states as "serious negotiations are now taking place".
· BBC News
Congo Ebola outbreak: Aid cuts and war complicate response
Deep foreign aid cuts allowed the deadly Ebola virus to spread undetected in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, while ongoing conflict has complicated efforts to build resilient health care services in the region, experts warned Monday.
· Rory O’Neill, Claudia Chiappa, Tommaso Lecca
Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has not been winning in court lately.
· Kali Hays
EU looks to cow manure to keep food prices down
Brussels' answer to a looming fertilizer crisis is to make more use of cow dung.
· Bartosz Brzeziński, Ketrin Jochecová
King all smiles as he meets David Beckham at Chelsea Flower Show
It must be a strange job being King. One minute you're facing up to US President Donald Trump in the US Congress. The next you're being introduced to garden gnomes.
· Sean Coughlan
Andalusia wipe-out spells trouble for Spain’s Sánchez in 2027 election
MADRID — Spain’s flurry of regional elections over recent months — most crucially in Andalusia this Sunday — has delivered an ominous message to the ruling Socialist Party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ahead of next year’s general election.
· Guy Hedgecoe
Ireland’s president ‘proud’ of sister detained by Israel en route to Gaza
DUBLIN — Ireland’s president on Monday said she was “very proud” of her sister, who earlier in the day was detained by Israeli forces while sailing to Gaza as part of an aid convoy.
· Shawn Pogatchnik
What to know about the primary elections in the US state of Pennsylvania
Voters are preparing to head to the polls for a primary election in Pennsylvania, an eastern US state that has served as a crucial battleground in recent national elections.
· Al Jazeera
Europe’s search for a Putin negotiator deadlocked
The EU’s search for a potential negotiator with Russian President Vladimir Putin has apparently been narrowed down to three candidates: Angela Merkel, Alexander Stubb, and Mario Draghi. However, all three come with baggage that could end any Ukraine peace talks before they begin.
· RT
Jewish man injured after attack by group of men
A Jewish man in his 20s is being treated in hospital for injuries to his face and back after being attacked by a number of men in north London.
· BBC News
Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman
A California jury has tossed out Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman.
· Lily Jamali
Trump pivots to midterms, affordability after China summit as Iran war persists
President Donald Trump has returned stateside and so has his administration's focus, even as the Iran war and the aftermath of his China trip remain front-burner issues.
· Kevin Breuninger
London stabbing of journalist was by men working for Iran, court told
A journalist working for a Persian-language opposition television station was attacked with a knife in Wimbledon by men working for Iran as part of a campaign of "Iranian terror", a court was told.
· Daniel Sandford
Watch: Celebrities paint garden gnomes for Chelsea Flower Show as ban lifts
The Royal Horticultural Society has temporarily lifted a ban on garden gnomes at the Chelsea Flower Show.
US extends pause on Russian oil sanctions into June
PARIS — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said he will extend a temporary pause of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports until mid-June.
· Gregorio Sorgi
Clarke's key questions for Scotland World Cup squad
Could Ross Stewart, Findlay Curtis or Craig Gordon be going to the USA?
· Bbcsport
Poles blindsided by US troop move say they are a ‘proven ally’
WARSAW — Two senior Polish defense ministry officials are on their way to Washington to get more information on why the U.S. suddenly canceled the deployment of 4,000 soldiers on a planned rotation to the country.
· Wojciech Kość
USA Today Baseball Coaches Poll
The USA TODAY Sports Top 25 baseball coaches poll, with team’s RECORDS THROUGH SUNDAY in parentheses, total points based on 25 for first place through one point for 25th, ranking in last week’s poll and first-place votes received.
· The Associated Press
'I lost my best friend' - TV presenter says death of his dog was 'unique and profound'
TV presenter and mental health advocate Matt Johnson said the death of his dog was like losing his best friend and reason for getting up in the morning.
· Maria Cassidy
Dart wins in first round of French Open qualifying but Evans out
Harriet Dart (left) has only played twice in the French Open main draw
· Bbcsport
CEO of Starbucks in South Korea fired over controversial ad campaign
‘Tank Day’ event causes outrage with ‘malicious mockery’ of deadly crackdown during dictatorship era
· Raphael Rashid
Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding
Nigel Farage is facing questions over Reform UK's claim that he used a fee from appearing on a TV show to buy a £1.4m home.
· Joe Pike & Jack Fenwick
European prosecutors probe €11M cost of Greece’s migrant camps
ATHENS — European prosecutors are looking into how Greece used EU funds to construct migrant camps, said two Greek officials familiar with the inquiry.
· Nektaria Stamouli
What to know about the primaries in US state of Kentucky
Donald Trump’s effort to unseat Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has transformed Kentucky’s 4th District primary into one of the most closely watched and expensive races of the US midterm season.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care
Janse van Rensburg's powerful running and hard tackling has made him a fan favourite at Bristol
· Bbcsport
PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v Forest
Manchester United's second goal against Nottingham Forest came in the 55th minute and led to complaints from Morgan Gibbs-White
· Bbcsport
Tribute to 'fearless' soldier who died after fall from horse at royal show
A soldier who died after falling from her horse following a display at the Royal Windsor Horse Show has been named as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan.
· Amy Walker
The puppet master’s new glove: How Sulu strategist Charles Webb hides behind holding companies
AS the Sulu claimants face mounting legal setbacks, recent United Kingdom (UK) corporate filings have placed renewed attention on Charles Webb, the private intelligence consultant described by KnowSulu as a key strategist behind their campaign against Malaysia.
· The Manila Times
Jorge siblings launch upbeat summer single alongside children’s health campaign
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· The Manila Times
Why Trump’s China trip signifies the end of American primacy
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands
Warning: contains details of alleged sexual offences and misconduct
· BBC News
LA woman illegally paid homeless people to register to vote — including at her own address: Feds
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· Zain Khan
Why are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch?
The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.
· Kathryn Armstrong
Firm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rig
A company has been fined £287,000 after an offshore worker fell to his death through a hole on a North Sea rig.
· Ken Banks
Police search for Yungblud stalking suspect
A woman suspected of stalking rock star Yungblud is being sought by police after she was accused of flouting a ban on attending his concerts.
· BBC News
Iran conflict cost global businesses $25bn – Reuters
The US-Israeli war on Iran has already cost businesses throughout the world at least $25 billion, with losses continuing to mount, Reuters reported on Monday, citing an analysis of corporate disclosures from companies listed in the US, Europe and Asia.
· RT
Judge rules gun, writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
A New York judge will allow a gun and writings found in Luigi Mangione's backpack after his 2024 arrest to be presented at his state murder trial, but has ruled that other items are inadmissible.
· Kayla Epstein
PM insists he will not walk away as Burnham promises to change Labour
Sir Keir Starmer has repeated his insistence that he will "not walk away" from the job of prime minister despite more than a week of turbulence in his party, which saw five of his ministers resign.
· Richard Wheeler
Trump posts AI slop featuring shackled alien
US President Donald Trump has posted a glitchy AI-generated image of himself alongside a shackled alien in his latest flurry of space-themed Truth Social posts on Sunday.
· RT
Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped into the enclosure of a monkey at a Japanese zoo who went viral online while the other filmed the stunt, police have said.
· Amy Walker
What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been declared a public health emergency of international concern, by the World Health Organization (WHO).
· James Gallagher
Manhunt begins after reports two teenagers raped
A man has been arrested and police are hunting another suspect after reports two teenage girls were raped in Great Yarmouth, police said.
· Neve Gordon-Farleigh