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CNBC World NewsMay 18, 2026
CNBC Daily Open: Bonds sell-off, markets dip, oil worries loom — and Trump postpones Iran attack
Asia markets were mixed ahead of the highly anticipated Trump-Xi talks.

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Asia markets trade broadly higher as oil eases after Trump delays planned Iran strike (CNBC World News)

ABC NewsMay 18, 2026
Iran war: Trump's series of unenforced deadlines
With the war in Iran now past the 12-week mark, Trump has threatened for weeks to restart attacks if the country doesn't reach a deal with the US, but has yet to commit.

BBC Front PageMay 18, 2026
Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised hate rhetoric", investigators say.

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San Diego Mosque Shooting Comes Amid Rising Reports of Islamophobia in the U.S. (Int'l Herald Tribune)

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 18, 2026
American tests positive for Ebola as outbreak spreads in Africa
An American aid worker exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive and is being transferred to Germany for treatment, according to the CDC. The U.S. says six additional exposed citizens will also be evacuated. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports.

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Trump says he's 'concerned' about Ebola after American tests positive in Africa (CNBC World News)
Ebola outbreak in DRC draws attention to Trump administration's dismantling of USAID (NPR Headline News)

CNBC World NewsMay 18, 2026
Putin heads to Beijing days after Trump in test of China's balancing act
Beijing walks into the summit with the stronger hand while Moscow seeks reassurance that China has not drifted toward Washington after Trump's visit.

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What really holds China and Russia together (BBC Front Page)

NPR Headline NewsMay 18, 2026
Three adult victims, two suspects dead after shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego
Three victims are dead, as well as two suspected shooters after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 18, 2026
What to know about the Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown to nearly 500 suspected cases and 116 deaths, the United Nations said Monday.

BBC Front PageMay 18, 2026
Police hunt man after reports teens raped on beach
A search for a suspect is under way as police patrols are increased.

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Toronto police officers charged in Spain with ‘serious' allegations (CBC Top Stories)

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 18, 2026
Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
Judge Bars ICE From Making Immigration Arrests at Courts in New York
The Trump administration's practice of detaining migrants at federal courthouses had stirred outrage.

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New York to Review Press Credentialing After Mangione Backers' Comments (Int'l Herald Tribune)

CNBC World NewsMay 18, 2026
Oil prices fall as Trump postpones Iran strike, easing supply disruption fears
Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone a planned military strike on Iran following requests from key Middle Eastern leaders.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
Here's How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes
In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
What to Know About San Diego's Islamic Center
A visitor said that the mosque is highly diverse. Its services are in English, because attendees come from all over the world.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day
President Trump has repeatedly said he'll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
American Man Tests Positive for Ebola Amid Outbreak, Officials Say
An American doctor working with a Christian missionary organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo was exposed to the deadly virus while treating patients, the organization said.

NPR Headline NewsMay 18, 2026
Jury dismisses all claims in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
A jury in a California courtroom has dismissed all claims in the case Elon Musk brought against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting? (BBC Front Page)

CNBC World NewsMay 18, 2026
Trump pivots to midterms, affordability after China summit as Iran war persists
Trump, at a White House event Monday, is expected to announce an expansion of the number of discounted prescription drugs offered through TrumpRX.

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Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking' as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
Top Treasury Lawyer Resigns After Creation of ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Brian Morrissey, the department's general counsel, stepped down hours after the Trump administration announced the $1.8 billion fund.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Restart Care for Transgender Minors
Children's Hospital Colorado had halted hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youths amid threats from the Trump administration to withhold funding from institutions that provide it.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies
The arrangement was denounced by critics as a slush fund for supporters of President Trump, possibly including Jan. 6 rioters.

BBC Front PageMay 18, 2026
The Papers: 'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'
Burnham vows not to 're-run' Brexit and King joins 'buddies' at Chelsea Flower Show leads the papers.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 18, 2026
Ex-British soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine
In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 18, 2026
Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline
Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
Five Takeaways From the Blockbuster Trial Pitting Elon Musk Against OpenAI
It took a jury less than two hours to decide that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. But the testimony over three weeks was still illuminating.

ABC NewsMay 18, 2026
3 adults killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego; both suspects dead
Three adults were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, the San Diego Police Department said.

CNBC World NewsMay 18, 2026
Musk slams Altman trial verdict as a 'technicality,' vows to appeal
A jury in Oakland, California, ruled against Elon Musk in his dramatic court battle with Sam Altman and OpenAI.

CBC Top StoriesMay 18, 2026
3 killed in California mosque shooting, 2 suspects also dead: authorities




Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
A nine-member jury found that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. The setback for the tech mogul frees OpenAI to continue in the artificial intelligence race.

CNBC World NewsMay 18, 2026
Oil prices stay in the green even after Trump calls off planned Tuesday attack on Iran
A senior U.S. official told Axios that Iran's latest proposal is not a meaningful improvement and is insufficient for a deal.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 18, 2026
Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?
The new mayor says he's rescued NYC from its budget crisis

ABC NewsMay 18, 2026
Court dismisses Elon Musk's case against Sam Altman and OpenAI
The three-week trial featured testimony from tech billionaire Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 18, 2026
NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding
NPR is offering buyouts to journalists as it overhauls its newsroom, with the threat of layoffs to follow. Two recent gifts totaling $113 million are primarily dedicated to NPR's tech infrastructure.

CNBC World NewsMay 18, 2026
Nvidia earnings call drama: Will Jensen Huang talk 'Trump' and China chips after Xi summit?
Both Nvidia's earnings and its commentary on its financial report are expected to be big tests for U.S. equities.

CNBC World NewsMay 18, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway has revamped its portfolio — Here's how the new stocks are trading
Berkshire Hathaway took a $2.6 billion stake in Delta Airlines and increased its shares in Alphabet by 224%.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 18, 2026
The Supreme Court avoids taking up a fight over Voting Rights Act enforcement for now
After recently weakening the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court avoided for now taking up a legal question that may severely limit enforcement of the law's remaining protections for minority voters.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 18, 2026
A trade boost and a new relationship status: U.S. touts modest China deals after summit's good vibes
The stakes were high and the deals were modest, but President Donald Trump may have left China last week having laid solid groundwork with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — though a number of issues could still sour ties.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 18, 2026
Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump, lost the Republican primary in Louisiana. And, the WHO has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak.

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U.S. issues travel bans as Ebola outbreak fuels global alarm (MSNBC Int'l News)

BBC Front PageMay 18, 2026
Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak docks in Rotterdam
The ship's crew are expected to self-isolate after arriving at the Dutch port, their final destination.

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Trump's Approval Rating Hits New Low, and Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NYT Middle EastMay 18, 2026
A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 17, 2026
The Papers: 'Burnham faces perilous race' and 'WHO declares Ebola emergency'
The race to potentially challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership continues to dominate Monday's papers.
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