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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 Iran

The Guardian - US

Strike on nation’s largest rail system causes chaos on first workday

The disruption has significantly impacted daily routines, with roads already experiencing increased congestion

The Independent UK

Nancy Guthrie Case Update: DNA Analysis Nears Breakthrough Over Tucson Home Blood

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.

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Three youths in custody after ‘random’ Austin shootings injure four people

‘We don’t have any specific motive,’ says mayor as suspects also allegedly took aim at buildings and houses in Texas city

The Guardian - US

Texas kid's remains found 4 years after he mysteriously disappeared; Mother, stepfather fled to India with six other children

Noel Rodriguez -Alvarez was born with disabilities. In March 2023, the six-year-old was reported missing by worried relatives, prompting cops to do a welfare check at his home near Dallas, Texas. His mother Cindy Rodriguez-Singh told the cops that Noel had been sent to Mexico to live with his biological…

The Times of India

US-Iran war: Pakistan deploys JF-17 jets, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, fighter jets, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defense pact. This substantial, combat-capable force aims to support the kingdom amid rising regional tensions. The move follows Iran's submission of a revised peace proposal through Pakistan, as a fragile ceasefire with…

The Times of India

‘Stop killing us’: New York’s home care providers near hunger strike over wage injustice

Home care workers want the city council to end policy of 24-hour shifts for which they are paid for only 13 hours

The Guardian - US

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A California mayor pleaded guilty to acting as an agent for China. Foreign policy experts aren’t surprised

Eileen Wang, 58, worked with China to promote Beijing’s interests and could face up to 10 years in federal prison

The Guardian - US

Indian-origin Green MSP Q Manivannan sparks row after backing taxpayer-funded reparations for Palestine

Q Manivannan, an Indian-origin Scottish Green MSP elected to the Scottish Parliament last week, has drawn criticism after endorsing calls for reparations to Palestinians funded by Scottish taxpayers.

The Times of India

Donald Trump says he ‘wasn’t involved’ in creation of $1.7bn compensation fund – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Nancy Guthrie House Swarmed: Police Descend on Tucson Home Over Mysterious Parked Car

The Nancy Guthrie case sees renewed public interest as police investigate a mysterious vehicle outside her home, sparking criticism over resource allocation and media sensationalism.

International Business Times UK

Kremlin Threatens UK With 'Nuclear Ultimatum' as Moscow Names 4 British Cities as Targets

Russia has named UK cities as potential nuclear targets, escalating tensions over Western support for Ukraine. Kremlin broadcaster warns of a possible nuclear ultimatum from Putin.

International Business Times

Trump news at a glance: Republicans pledge to secure funding for White House ballroom

Senate parliamentarian ruled a proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for the White House failed to meet procedural rules. Key US politics stories from Sunday 17 May 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

Supply shocks weren’t random. They were strategic—and should be seen as 'supply coercion' instead, former Fed official says

"The word 'shock' assumes the world resets. The world has stopped resetting."

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Monster Tornado Threat Sparks Concern Across Central US as Violent Storms Barrel Towards Millions of People

Severe storms are sweeping the central US, with tornadoes, hail, and strong winds expected. Millions are on high alert as meteorologists predict significant weather events across several states.

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Rory McIlroy Appears to Shout Back at Fan Who Heckled Him Late in PGA Championship

A fan in the gallery shouted "U-S-A" at McIlroy, which he didn't seem too happy about as he finished short at the PGA Championship.

The Independent UK

Quiet Oklahoma town begs for help as mysterious black dust blankets neighborhoods

Locals are asking for help as they believe the black dust is leading to health issues and pollution

The Guardian - UK

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

Chinese state media say Beijing emerging as ‘focal point of global diplomacy’ with Russian leader arriving on Tuesday

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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 conflict

The Independent UK

Teen driver kills three pedestrians in deadly Oakland street crash, police say

Cops say the chaos erupted just after 11 p.m. Saturday when the underage driver — believed to be speeding — slammed into a parked car before plowing into pedestrians

The Guardian - AU

French star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations

Singer and actor who has appeared in more than 40 films faces investigations in France and Belgium

The Independent UK

Chinese man arrested in Norway for suspected espionage

He is the second Chinese citizen to be arrested for alleged spying this month

The Guardian - AU

UAE restores power to Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike, says IAEA – as it happened

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The Times of India

London tube strike confirmed after last-minute talks collapse, 4 days of disruption expected

London faces significant travel disruption as RMT union members strike for four days over a proposed voluntary four-day working week for Tube drivers. Talks between Transport for London and the RMT failed, leading to planned walkouts from May 19-22, impacting services and causing potential overcrowding on alternative transport.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: The drones that bombarded Moscow region

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 1,545

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