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Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf statesMon 18th May 2026 23:30 BST
Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

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 sayMon 18th May 2026 17:16 BST
Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say

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 lawsuitMon 18th May 2026 20:53 BST
Trump administration unveils $1.8bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit

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

Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey PunchMon 18th May 2026 15:51 BST
Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch

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 governmentMon 18th May 2026 16:08 BST
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

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
Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices

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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