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Nancy Guthrie Case Update: DNA Analysis Nears Breakthrough Over Tucson Home Blood
IBTimes - 18 May 2026 15:01
Authorities in Arizona say new DNA analysis could help identify whose blood was found outside missing Tucson woman Nancy Guthrie's home, keeping hope alive in the case.
Catastrophe Is Emerging in the Worlds Most Vulnerable Places
The New York Times - 18 May 2026 04:01
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.
Xi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump
The Guardian - 18 May 2026 03:52
Chinas deep relationship with Russia remains a continuing cause for concern in the west, particularly since Moscow launched its invasion of UkraineXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory letters on Sunday ...
What to Know About the Latest Ebola Outbreak
The New York Times - 18 May 2026 00:50
The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency after about 80 people died from the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
BBC - 18 May 2026 00:49
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
Parents could face prison for children's crimes under justice reforms
Sky News - 18 May 2026 00:29
Parents could be more likely to face harsh repercussions if their children break the law as part of a youth justice system shake-up.
Ukraine war briefing: The drones that bombarded Moscow region
The Guardian - 18 May 2026 00:26
Kyiv says electronics factory for weapon parts and oil pumping station among targets; Zelenskyy claims Ukraine outstripping Russia on battlefield. What we know on day 1,545The general staff of Ukraines armed forces has r...
Trump's Thinning Hair, Bald Spot Exposed in Viral Video After Intense Wind Whips Signature Combover
IBTimes - 18 May 2026 00:13
Images from Trump's China visit reveal a bald spot, sparking debates on ageing, appearance, and AI imagery. The viral photos prompted mixed reactions, from humour to defences of Trump's age.
Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support
The New York Times - 18 May 2026 00:13
After President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their islands strategic importance.
Manhunt begins after reports two teenagers raped
BBC - 18 May 2026 14:56
A man is arrested and a search is under way for a second suspect, say police.
Trump Bought Nvidia Stock One Week Before His Own Government Approved a Billion-Dollar Nvidia Chip Deal With China
IBTimes - 18 May 2026 14:43
Donald Trump's Nvidia stock trades have raised ethics concerns due to their timing with regulatory decisions, prompting calls for a presidential trading ban amid national security worries.
Millions Recovered in FIFA Corruption Scandal May Now Be Missing Again Before World Cup
The New York Times - 18 May 2026 14:24
Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook global soccer.
Experts locate bodies of four missing Italian divers inside Maldives cave
The Guardian - 18 May 2026 13:54
Spokesperson for Indian Ocean island nation says they will try to recover explorers in next couple of daysRescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives...
The Human-Trafficking Victim Next Door
The New Yorker - 18 May 2026 10:00
A young girl was brought from Guinea to a wealthy suburb near Dallas. She spent the next sixteen years of her life in forced servitude.
I've interviewed Reform UK voters - and they're much more progressive than you might think | Sacha Hilhorst
The Guardian - 18 May 2026 07:00
Over the past five years, Ive spoken to people struggling to get by in post-industrial northern England. Theyre crying out for more radicalism, not lessAmong other defeats, the recent local elections saw Labour lose heav...
Preppy polo players, timeless tuxedos and fishing rods: the history of the Ralph Lauren catwalk - in pictures
The Guardian - 18 May 2026 05:00
Ralph Lauren the brand turns 60 next year, with the designer himself now in his ninth decade. A new book, Ralph Lauren: Catwalk, written by veteran fashion journalist Bridget Foley, explores the history of the all-Americ...
Kenji Morimotos recipes for asparagus kimchi
The Guardian - 18 May 2026 05:00
Extend the short asparagus season by fermenting some into a vibrant kimchi, and then using that in an amazing springtime tartSpring always reminds me of the diversity of kimchi. As some of my favourite produce comes into...
A French Soccer Star Faces Off Against a Surging Foe: The Far Right
The New York Times - 18 May 2026 04:01
Kylian Mbappé, the captain of Frances national team, set off a storm a month before the World Cup by suggesting that the National Rally party was a threat to France.
Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
BBC - 18 May 2026 03:08
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.
The Papers: 'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'
BBC - 18 May 2026 23:59
Burnham vows not to 're-run' Brexit and King joins 'buddies' at Chelsea Flower Show leads the papers.
Sandy Fire evacuation warnings expand as fire pushes toward LA County
New York Post - 18 May 2026 23:56
Fresh evacuation warnings expanded into Los Angeles County Monday night as the fast-moving Sandy Fire pushed toward communities still carrying scars from the devastating 2018 Woolsey Fire.
Nancy Guthrie Update: Abduction Case Won't Be Solved Anytime Soon Due to Mixed DNA Samples, Forensic Expert Claims
IBTimes - 18 May 2026 23:52
Nancy Guthrie remains missing after her abduction in Tucson, Arizona. Despite ongoing investigations and evidence analysis, her case remains unresolved.