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A Fearful Phone Call and Frantic Search Preceded San Diego Mosque Shooting
The New York Times - 19 May 2026 03:03
San Diego police arrived to find three people dead. Nearby, they found two teenagers, the attackers, dead in a car. The violence shattered an idyllic Southern California city.
Top Treasury Lawyer Resigns After Creation of Anti-Weaponization Fund
The New York Times - 19 May 2026 02:31
Brian Morrissey, the departments general counsel, stepped down hours after the Trump administration announced the $1.8 billion fund.
Trump Moves to Admit 10,000 More White South Africans as Refugees
The New York Times - 19 May 2026 01:21
The Trump administration argues that an emergency refugee situation in South Africa merits bringing more Afrikaners to America, at a cost of some $100 million.
Harvard Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Trump Lawsuit
The New York Times - 19 May 2026 01:11
The Trump administration sued Harvard earlier this year over allegations it had not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus.
Trump news at a glance: president says scheduled attack on Iran has been postponed - for now
The Guardian - 19 May 2026 01:03
President says he has instructed US military to be ready for a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moments notice - key US politics stories from Monday 18 MayDonald Trump says he has called off a planned attack on Ir...
Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base
The New York Times - 19 May 2026 14:36
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years.
Donald Trump Slathers Bruised Hand in Makeup After Admitting He Ignores Doctors' Orders to 'Thin His Blood'
IBTimes - 19 May 2026 14:06
Donald Trump used a White House event to promote a new federal prescription drug website as his heavily made-up, bruised right hand again raised questions about his health and medical habits.
Critics Slam Donald Trump Over 'Most Corrupt Scheme of His Presidency' After Secret $1.8 Billion DOJ Settlement
IBTimes - 19 May 2026 14:04
A $1.8 billion settlement involving Trump and the DOJ has sparked criticism, with opponents claiming it misuses taxpayer funds, benefits his allies
Police to seek criminal charges against 77 companies and people over Grenfell fire
The Guardian - 19 May 2026 12:38
Scotland Yard to send files to CPS with strong evidence of potential wrongdoing - but any trials could be years awayScotland Yard has said it hopes to bring criminal charges against 77 companies and individuals for the 2...
An accessible space: the Chelsea garden visitors can see, hear, feel, taste and touch their way round
The Guardian - 19 May 2026 05:00
Designers hope Sightsavers sensory exhibit at London flower show will offer something for everyoneSome will want to touch the Stachys byzantina, an evergreen plant with leaves so velvety soft its common name is lambs ear...
Trumps Portrait Pops Up on Rickshaws in India to Mark Americas 250th
The New York Times - 19 May 2026 04:01
The president is popping up on the back of the iconic three-wheeler to kick off Americas 250th anniversary celebrations in India.
Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran
The New York Times - 19 May 2026 04:01
Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.
Repeat offending of drug-driving 'almost five times more common' than drink-driving
Sky News - 19 May 2026 03:58
Repeat offending of drug-driving is almost five times more common than drink-driving, an investigation has found, leading to calls for a national rehabilitation scheme.
From sanctioned cars to beauty clinics, Russian rubles have flowed into Chinas border towns since Ukraine war
The Guardian - 19 May 2026 01:14
Suifenhe, a small city in Chinas economically depressed rust belt, is a microcosm of an evolving Chinese-Russian trading relationshipSuited and booted in a navy twinset tracksuit and colourful high-top trainers, Wang Run...
Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Irans Leader
The New York Times - 19 May 2026 23:56
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.
Dozens of romance scammers arrested after specialist fraud squad investigation
BBC - 19 May 2026 23:56
The specialist team of financial crime experts is working "in the shadows" to hunt down scammers online.
Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze
The New York Times - 19 May 2026 23:55
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, criticized the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, for posting a video that bragged about withholding money from the state.
Boston broke the heat record at 96 degrees. Heres how long the steamy weather will last.
Boston - 19 May 2026 23:52
"It will still be very hot with real relief not expected until Thursday." The post Boston broke the heat record at 96 degrees. Heres how long the steamy weather will last. appeared first on Boston.com.
Friendship or geopolitics? BBC breaks down Xi and Putin relationship
BBC - 19 May 2026 23:51
The BBCs Laura Bicker and Steven Rosenberg explain the relationship between the Russian and Chinese leaders as the pair meet in Beijing.
San Diego wifes disappearance tied to deadly herb and reports of witchcraft
New York Post - 19 May 2026 23:51
A chilling mix of alleged hex emails, a deadly plant poison, and a wife who vanished without a trace has gripped a San Diego courtroom as Larry Millete stands trial for the murder of his missing spouse, May Maya Millete....
'Skeletal' Demi Moore Sparks Extreme Concern at Cannes After Fans Brand Her Red Carpet Look 'Very Unhealthy'
IBTimes - 19 May 2026 23:49
Demi Moore's 2026 Cannes redcarpet appearance sparks concern as fans call the 63yearold actor 'skeletal', while she stays focused on her jury role.
Lebanon says 19 killed in Israeli air strikes
BBC - 19 May 2026 23:48
Ten people were killed in a single strike on a house, including three children and three women, Lebanon's health ministry says.