WORLDWhat really holds China and Russia togetherThe relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.BBC News·May 18, 2026
WORLDCNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Three major shifts from the Trump-Xi meetingThe U.S. and Chinese readouts agree on one phrase: constructive strategic stability.CNBC·May 18, 2026
WORLDWhite House adds generic drugs to direct-to-consumer TrumpRx siteTrump said he is increasing the number of products on the platform by nearly seven times, adding more than 600 generic drugs to the site.CNBC·May 18, 2026
WORLDTrump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' requestThe U.S. and Iran are in a stalemate centered on the Strait of Hormuz, the global oil pathway whose closure due to the war has caused an energy supply shock.CNBC·May 18, 2026
WORLDTrump says he's 'concerned' about Ebola after American tests positive in AfricaThe CDC earlier Monday said an American had tested positive for Ebola in Africa.CNBC·May 18, 2026
WORLDBrazil call up Neymar to World Cup 2026 squadBrazil's all-time leading scorer Neymar called up for World Cup 2026 as Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time.Al Jazeera·May 18, 2026
WORLDN.Y.C. Hotel Housekeepers Will Earn Over $100,000 Under New ContractA deal between a powerful union and an industry group substantially boosts annual pay for workers coping with New York City’s high cost of living.NY Times·May 18, 2026
WORLDMan City preparing for Guardiola departureManchester City are preparing for manager Pep Guardiola to leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in charge and 17 major trophies.BBC News·May 18, 2026
WORLDA redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama’s primary electionsVoters may have to return to the polls in August as state seeks to implement a previously blocked redistricting push.Al Jazeera·May 18, 2026
WORLDMark Fuhrman, Flawed Witness in O.J. Simpson Trial, Dies at 74A Los Angeles police detective, he was discredited during Mr. Simpson’s 1995 murder trial by defense lawyers who pointed to his past use of racist language.NY Times·May 18, 2026
WORLDFaisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rulesGreater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelectionBBC News·May 18, 2026
WORLDMusk slams Altman trial verdict as a 'technicality,' vows to appealA jury in Oakland, California, ruled against Elon Musk in his dramatic court battle with Sam Altman and OpenAI.CNBC·May 18, 2026
