BBC News:
| Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states | Mon 18th May 2026 23:30 BST |
The US president says he is holding off on an attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place". | |
| Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say | Mon 18th May 2026 17:16 BST |
It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire. | |
| Trump administration unveils $1.8bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit | Mon 18th May 2026 20:53 BST |
The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations. | |
| Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch | Mon 18th May 2026 15:51 BST |
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say. | |
| Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government | Mon 18th May 2026 16:08 BST |
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles". | |
| Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices | Mon 18th May 2026 17:49 BST |
Thousands of commuters are stranded, with key roads in the capital Nairobi largely empty due to the protests over fuel costs. | |


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