POLITICSTrump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forcesThe US president says the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.BBC News·May 16, 2026
POLITICSTrump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's XiThe US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.BBC News·May 16, 2026
POLITICSTrump says Islamic State ‘second in command’ killed by US and Nigerian forces<p>US president calls Abu-Bilal al-Minuki ‘most active terrorist in the world’ and says he was eliminated in ‘very complex mission’</p><p>Donald Trump has said US and Nigerian forces killed the “second in command” global leader of the Islamic State.</p><p>“Tonight, at my direction, brave American foThe Guardian·May 16, 2026
POLITICSTrump says Islamic State ‘second in command’ killed by US and Nigerian forces<p>US president calls Abu-Bilal al-Minuki ‘most active terrorist in the world’ and says he was eliminated in ‘very complex mission’</p><p>Donald Trump has said US and Nigerian forces killed the “second in command” global leader of the Islamic State.</p><p>“Tonight, at my direction, brave American foThe Guardian·May 16, 2026
POLITICSDonald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping<p>Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in Beijing</p><p>Donald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/jimmy-lai">Jimmy Lai</a> in talks with Chinese leaThe Guardian·May 16, 2026
POLITICSDonald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping<p>Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in Beijing</p><p>Donald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/jimmy-lai">Jimmy Lai</a> in talks with Chinese leaThe Guardian·May 16, 2026
POLITICSColorado governor commuted Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump blocked funding for clean water project, Lauren Boebert claims – as it happened<p>This live blog is now closed.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/colorado-governor-tina-peters">Colorado governor commutes sentence of election denier Tina Peters</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-The Guardian·May 16, 2026
POLITICSColorado governor commuted Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump blocked funding for clean water project, Lauren Boebert claims – as it happened<p>This live blog is now closed.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/colorado-governor-tina-peters">Colorado governor commutes sentence of election denier Tina Peters</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-The Guardian·May 16, 2026
POLITICSWhy Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?Some of America’s most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain from the trip.NY Times·May 16, 2026
POLITICSLebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extensionPresident Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.BBC News·May 15, 2026
POLITICSTrump says China and Taiwan should 'both cool it'President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.CNBC·May 15, 2026
POLITICSTrump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy<p>Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China’s increasing confidence on world stage</p><p>Asked before he departed for Beijing if he would raise with the Chinese president the case of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/jimmy-lai">Jimmy Lai</a>, the pro-democracy activiThe Guardian·May 15, 2026
