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CNBC World NewsMay 19, 2026
Asia markets trade mixed as oil eases after Trump delays planned Iran strike
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday, amid lower oil prices after President Donald Trump said he is postponing a scheduled attack on Iran

NPR Topics: NewsMay 19, 2026
Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because "serious negotiations" are underway to end the war.

BBC Front PageMay 19, 2026
At least 131 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 19, 2026
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties
The Kremlin has said Putin and Xi plan to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries, but also "key international and regional issues."

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 19, 2026
L.I.R.R. Strike Ends After Tens of Thousands Endure Painful Commutes
Commuters took lengthy detours on the third day of a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers, who had gone without raises for years. Workers and transit officials reached a deal late Monday.

CNBC World NewsMay 19, 2026
European markets: UK unemployment rises; Germany kicks off Uniper privatization
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Tuesday as traders assess the geopolitical landscape.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 19, 2026
Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.

CNBC World NewsMay 19, 2026
Tech investors loved this earnings season — but the Iran war is piling pressure on the companies powering the AI boom
Stocks continue to rally amid the AI boom, but the chip sector is scrambling to shore up access to key materials as costs rise.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 19, 2026
Married at First Sight rape allegations 'serious', says government
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

BBC Front PageMay 19, 2026
D-Day in Spygate case: What's at stake and what could happen?
Southampton's place in the play-off final is at stake as they face a disciplinary hearing as they stand charged of watching a Middlesbrough training session. The result is expected to come on Tuesday.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 19, 2026
Wrongly jailed Malkinson tells BBC: 'I've been cheated, very badly cheated'
Andrew Malkinson, the man who spent 17 years in jail for Paul Quinn's crime, says he's thankful authorities have "finally got the real perpetrator".

NYTimes GlobalMay 19, 2026
Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran
Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.

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.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
A Fearful Phone Call and Frantic Search Preceded San Diego Mosque Shooting
San Diego police arrived to find three people dead. Nearby, they found two teenagers, the attackers, dead in a car. The violence shattered an idyllic Southern California city.

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Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque (BBC Front Page)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
San Diego Mosque Shooting Comes Amid Rising Reports of Islamophobia in the U.S.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations said complaints about bias against Muslims are at levels unseen in decades.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

ABC NewsMay 18, 2026
In unprecedented move, Secretary Hegseth hits campaign trail amid Iran war
The Pentagon said "no taxpayer dollars" were used for the visit.

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)

NYTimes GlobalMay 18, 2026
He's Been Impeached and Indicted. He Has a Chance in Texas' Senate Race.
The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.

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.

NYTimes GlobalMay 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.

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)

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.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 18, 2026
Elon Musk Loses His Blockbuster Case Against OpenAI
Also, a railroad strike disrupts commutes into New York City. Here's the latest at the end of Monday.

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.

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.

BBC Front PageMay 18, 2026
Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks
Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.

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
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
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 18, 2026
'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTok
BBC investigation finds hundreds of videos showing self-confessed thieves posing with stolen bikes.
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