US police ‘neutralise’ shooter at San Diego mosque complex
TV footage showed armed response teams gathered outside a building, with one unidentified person lying in a pool of blood.
Trump revenge tour rolls into Kentucky primary showdown
The US president is rallying Republicans against Thomas Massie – one of the few House Republicans willing to challenge him openly.
Peru's leftist candidate Sanchez taps former minister to lead economic plan
LIMA, May 18 - Peru's left-wing presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez, whose platform has unsettled financial markets ahead of a June runoff vote against conservative frontrunner Keiko Fujimori, on Monday appointed a former economy minister from ex-President Pedro Castillo’s administration to lead the team drafting his economic plan.
Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue
He said the Gulf leaders had requested that he hold off on the previously undisclosed attack because “a Deal will be made".
Russian nuclear head: situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reaching 'point of no return'
MOSCOW, May 18 - The situation around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is reaching the \"point of no return\" due to increased Ukrainian attacks in the area, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom was quoted as saying on Monday.
Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks sign of our ‘dangerous’ times: WHO
The WHO chief has told the assembly that "we live in difficult, dangerous and divisive times".
Cuba warns US military action would cause 'bloodbath' after drone report
HAVANA, May 18 - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Monday that any U.S. military action against Cuba would lead to a \"bloodbath\" with incalculable consequences for regional peace and stability.
US targets Cuban political, military leaders with new sanctions
WASHINGTON, May 18 - The U.S. government imposed sanctions on nine Cuban officials, including the country's communications minister and several military leaders, as well as its directorate of intelligence, the U.S. Treasury Department announced on Monday.
Trump official helped secure US visa for fugitive Polish minister
WASHINGTON, May 18 - U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau instructed senior State Department officials to facilitate and approve a visa for a fugitive former Polish cabinet minister, allowing him to flee to the United States from Hungary, three people familiar with the matter said.
Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
May 18 - Prosecutors in Minnesota on Monday charged a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent with assault in connection with the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis in January during President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in the city.
Britain gets experimental drug from Japan to bolster hantavirus response
It accepted delivery of the drug to bolster treatment stocks, even though the risk of wider transmission in the UK remained very low.
Explainer-What is behind Bolivia’s widening protests?
LA PAZ, May 18 - Supporters of Bolivia's former leftist president Evo Morales marched through La Paz on Monday, widening unrest that has blocked roads for nearly two weeks and triggered shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies across the country.
EU extends sanctions on former Assad regime for one year, delists Syrian ministries
May 18 - The European Union on Monday renewed sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government for another year, while removing seven entities - including Syria’s defence and interior ministries - from its blacklist as part of a broader easing of measures on Damascus.
US implements temporary travel restrictions to curb Ebola risk
The measures will not apply to US citizens, permanent residents and government personnel overseas, according to the order.
No deal, no exit: How US-Iran standoff risks fresh conflict
LONDON, May 18 - Three months after the United States and Israel staged an attack on Iran, a U.S. blockade and Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz have created a deadlock, with neither side bending, economic pain deepening and the risk of renewed war rising.
Commander who was filmed killing civilians in Sudan is back in combat, sources say
May 18 - A Sudanese paramilitary commander who was arrested late last year following global outrage over videos of him executing unarmed people in al-Fashir has been released from prison and returned to active duty on the battlefield, nine sources told Reuters.
Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI as jury rules he filed it too late
In a unanimous verdict, the jury in Oakland, California federal court said Mr Musk had brought his case too late.
Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive
The government said the group was given permit to research soft corals in the Devana Kandu site, but not cave diving.
Officials say 39 pupils abducted in Nigeria's Oyo state, one teacher killed
ABUJA, May 18 - Gunmen abducted at least 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state, killing one teacher in captivity and wounding security operatives with explosive devices during a rescue attempt, authorities said on Monday.
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks and Washington issues sanctions
Washington has ramped up pressure on Cuba, announcing sanctions on its intelligence agency and nationals, including a minister.
Cape Verde ruling party unseated in election, partial results show
PRAIA, May 18 - Cape Verde’s PAICV party won Sunday’s parliamentary election, unseating the Movement for Democracy (MpD) and positioning itself to return to power after a decade in opposition, partial results and party statements indicated on Monday.
Cash-strapped UN refugee agency to cut more jobs, even as crises mount
GENEVA, May 18 - The U.N. refugee agency will need to cut more jobs and make urgent reforms as it faces a fall in funding and foreign aid, the organisation's head said in a letter seen by Reuters.
Spanish king to attend a World Cup match in Mexico
MADRID/MEXICO CITY, May 18 - Spanish King Felipe VI will visit Mexico to attend a World Cup match, the Mexican president said on Monday, in a sign of warming ties after recent tensions between the two countries over colonial-era abuses.
Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension; Lebanon’s death toll passes 3,000
Hezbollah said it launched an explosive drone at an Iron Dome air defence position in the Galilee area of northern Israel.
Gunman kills six, wounds eight in southern Turkey
The 37-year-old suspect reportedly shot dead his ex-wife before heading out on a murderous spree.
Turkey has potential to influence Ukraine, Iran wars, German minister says
May 18 - Turkey can exert influence over the wars in Ukraine and Iran, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday, adding the European Union and Ankara should strengthen strategic ties.
US judge grants accused CEO killer Mangione’s bid to suppress evidence due to unlawful search
His trial is set to begin on Sept 8.
Greenland says US talks make progress but island is not for sale
COPENHAGEN, May 18 - Greenland's government said on Monday that progress has been made in high-stakes talks with the United States over the territory's future, but that the giant island sought by President Donald Trump will never be for sale.
Mexico freezes bank accounts of ex-officials investigated by US
MEXICO CITY, May 18 - Mexico has frozen the bank accounts of former officials accused by the United States of ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday, describing the move as a preventive measure rather than a domestic investigation.
Flawed tests and funerals allowed Ebola to spread undetected, sources say
It's a crisis worsened by years of underinvestment and funding cuts..
Romanians stabbed journalist in London at behest of Iran, UK court told
Pouria Zeraati, who works for a Saudi-funded TV employer, was an "obvious and readily identifiable target", says the prosecutor.
Britain jails driver for smuggling cocaine in shipment of Kim Kardashian underwear
A Polish driver was caught smuggling 90kg of cocaine in the lining of the doors of the lorry.
Trump dismisses lawsuit in exchange for DOJ $2.3 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund
Mr Trump filed the lawsuit personally, not in his official capacity as president.
Lebanon president says he will do the ‘impossible’ to stop war with Israel
A ceasefire and direct talks between the countries failed to end the fighting.
Star of Rome’s ‘sexy priest’ calendar admits he was never a man of the cloth
Mr Giovanni Galizia was on the cover of the ubiquitous calendar but was never a man of the cloth.
Former Zelensky aide posts $3.8 million bail before graft trial
The former aide is accused of orchestrating large-scale money laundering.
Middle East war threatens millions of jobs, says UN labour agency
The Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region would be worst hit, report says.
Ex-Google man takes reins at under-fire BBC
Mr Brittin replaces Mr Tim Davie, who had held the BBC post since 2020.
Bodies of 4 missing Italian divers found in undersea Maldives cave
It may take a few more days before the bodies can be brought to the surface.
Four killed in protests over Kenya fuel price hikes as strike strands commuters
NAIROBI, May 18 - Four people were killed in protests against fuel price hikes prompted by the Iran war in several Kenyan towns on Monday, its interior minister said, after a nationwide public transport strike stranded commuters.
Health workers race to respond to Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, and has no approved virus-specific therapeutics or vaccine.
Pope Leo to address rise of AI in first major text on May 25
The Vatican also said co-founder of AI company Anthropic will be at the texts' presentation event.
Gunmen kill 10 in attack on farming settlements in Nigeria's northwest, residents say
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, May 18 - Gunmen killed at least 10 people, including women and children, in an attack on a rural community in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina State on Sunday during which they also burned down homes and looted livestock, residents said.
Runaway kangaroo disrupts Belgian rail service
Rail traffic on the branch line was halted for about an hour in total.
Iranian Nobel laureate discharged from hospital and sent home, family say
DUBAI, May 18 - Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been discharged from a cardiac care unit and sent home, weeks after being transferred from prison to hospital following a suspected heart attack, a foundation run by her family said on Monday.
Iran Nobel winner Mohammadi discharged from hospital
She was discharged from hospital in the wake of her release on bail.
Modena car-ramming suspect not linked to terror groups, Italian minister says
MILAN, May 18 - A man who drove a car into a crowd in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, four of them seriously, appears to have no links to any terrorist groups, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said in a newspaper interview on Monday.
Kremlin dismisses Zelenskiy warning on Russian threat to NATO from Belarus
MOSCOW, May 18 - The Kremlin said on Monday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's assertion that Russia was considering an attack on a NATO country from Belarus did not deserve a response from Russia.
Russian drones hit two ships including Chinese cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Black Sea coast
A source said the vessel did not sustain significant damage and there were no casualties.
Russian attacks Odesa and Dnipro; Ukraine strikes Belgorod region
Drones hit residential buildings, a school and a kindergarten in Odesa.