Xi prepares to welcome Putin to China four days after hosting Trump

18/05/2026 14:10 The Guardian

Chinese state media say Beijing emerging as ‘focal point of global diplomacy’ with Russian leader arriving on TuesdayXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged “congratulatory letters” on Sunday ahead of the Russian president’s visit to Beijing this week, four days after Donald Trump left China after a high-stakes summit.Xi said bilateral cooperation between Russia and China had “continuously deepened and solidified”, Chinese state media reported, with this year marking the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ strategic partnership. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to reach peace deal

US president says there ‘won’t be anything left’ of country if it doesn’t come to an agreementUAE blames Iran or its proxies for drone strike fire near nuclear plantFriedrich Merz has been embroiled in a row with Donald Trump over his war on Iran ever since the German chancellor suggested th...

18/05/2026 15:16 The Guardian

Trump moves to withdraw $10bn lawsuit against IRS amid talks of deal to compensate allies – US politics live

Move comes after reports that Trump could end lawsuit in exchange for $1.7bn fund to compensate people he claims were wrongfully targetedTrump moves to dismiss $10bn lawsuit against IRS amid reports he’s considering settlementSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump’s approval rating s...

18/05/2026 15:05 The Guardian

NT laws to allow police to hold young people for 48 hours will be ‘funnelling Aboriginal children into prisons’, advocates warn

Police will be able to question children without an adult present and hold them after being charged under draft laws introduced by the CLPGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Northern Territory government has been accused of “funnelling Aboriginal children into prisons”...

18/05/2026 15:00 The Guardian

Luigi Mangione trial judge allows gun and notebook to be used as evidence

Other evidence found backpack must be suppressed, says judge, because McDonald’s search was warrantlessSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe judge overseeing Luigi Mangione’s Manhattan state court trial ruled Monday that some evidence gathered during his arrest would be barred fro...

18/05/2026 14:58 The Guardian

Greenland’s prime minister says US still wants to acquire territory – Europe live

Greenland ministers said the US has not changed its aim of wanting to acquire the territory after meeting the US envoy to the islandElsewhere, we are getting a line from Rome, with the Italian foreign ministry confirming that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be dee...

18/05/2026 14:54 The Guardian

Donald Trump’s approval rating sinks to lowest point of second term

US president’s approval rating falls to 37% days after he said Americans’ financial situation is not motivating him to broker deal with IranDonald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point of his second term, amid mounting frustration over the cost of living and the US-Israel war...

18/05/2026 14:44 The Guardian

Cuba warns US of ‘bloodbath’ if military action follows drone claims

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Infectious diseases such as hantavirus and Ebola becoming more frequent and damaging, say experts

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Ex-assistant principal faces trial after six-year-old shot Virginia teacher

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BBC staff strike as new director general warns of ‘tough choices’ on his first day

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Trump cuts to weather data could make forecasts less reliable, warn experts

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18/05/2026 12:00 The Guardian

Ryanair has ‘near-zero concerns’ on fuel shortages but warns of future price rises

Airline’s CEO says uncertainty is making travellers book later, keeping summer holiday fares downBusiness live – latest updatesRyanair said it has “almost zero concerns” about its jet fuel supplies this summer amid fears over widespread cancellations linked to the Iran war but warned that ho...

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Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to secure peace deal | First Thing

US president says there ‘won’t be anything left’ of country if it does not reach agreement. Plus, how to become emotionally mature at any ageDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has voiced impatience at the deadlock over peace talks with Iran, po...

18/05/2026 11:27 The Guardian

Lammy dismisses Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU as ‘sixth form’ debating position – UK politics live

Deputy PM says the public will not forgive weeks of internal debate on the EU and Labour leadership, warning it will play into Reform’s handsJessica Elgot is the Guardian’s deputy political editor.Keir Starmer has been visiting Labour HQ this morning and speaking to staff, saying the party needs...

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Weather tracker: Europe braces for swing from Arctic chill to extreme heat

Temperatures in France and England could rise by 15C, while hot air could to give way to snow in parts of USAfter a prolonged spell of cool conditions across much of Europe, a dramatic swing in temperatures is expected in the coming days as warmer air surges north into western and central parts of t...

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Drones reshape war in Colombia as deaths and injuries mount

Civilians left increasingly exposed as a dangerous new front opens up in the country’s decades-old conflictAs night fell over southern Colombia, and a group of children began their weekly Tuesday football match, a drone appeared overhead.The children looked up, and the drone dropped a grenade, its...

18/05/2026 09:00 The Guardian

Oil prices rise and bonds wobble as Iran war stokes inflation fears

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UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’

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18/05/2026 06:02 The Guardian

National Conversation project launches as Britain risks ‘being torn apart by differences’

Commission led by Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas asks public to share vision of community and country to help rebuild social cohesionSajid Javid has warned the country risks “being torn apart by our differences” as figures from across public life launch a project that asks what it means to be Briti...

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Two-thirds of NHS nurses believe lack of staff is putting patients at risk, survey finds

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Pianist Jayson Gillham’s case against MSO mustn’t turn into ‘roving inquiry’ on Middle East conflict, judge warns

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18/05/2026 03:25 The Guardian

Australia news live: judge warns about ‘controversy’ as pianist sues orchestra; NSW landlords fined over no-fault evictions

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18/05/2026 03:19 The Guardian

UK firms halt investments and hiring as Iran war pushes up costs, bosses warn

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Top of Labour in row over EU as Nandy challenges Streeting’s remarks

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17/05/2026 14:10 The Guardian

Experts sound alarm as North America’s bees start swarm season unusually early

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