Press review · Sunday, 18 May 2025
18 May 2025
9,213 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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nytimes.com
Second Man Charged Over Fires at Properties Linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
The British police said they had charged a Romanian national, Stanislav Carpiuc, with conspiracy to commit arson. Fires struck two buildings and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Stolen Bust From Jim Morrison’s Gravesite Is Recovered in Paris
The 300-pound bust was stolen from Père-Lachaise cemetery in 1988 and was found when the police were conducting an unrelated search.
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theguardian.com
Netanyahu vows to ‘take control’ of Gaza as UK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel
Key allies call escalation ‘egregious’ and promise ‘concrete’ response if Israel does not end renewed offensive and allow aid into strip
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cnn.com
First ‘self-deportation’ flight from US lands in Honduras – with US citizen children aboard | CNN
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Lawyer for Venezuelans deported to El Salvador prison arrested
Ruth López held without access to lawyers at secret location accused of ‘embezzlement’ a decade ago
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Putin just showed Trump how little he needs him | CNN
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Trump and Putin hold phone call but Kremlin refuses Ukraine ceasefire
Trump describes call as ‘excellent,’ despite Putin’s lack of support for ceasefire that US said was primary objective
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independent.co.uk
Trump administration to pay out $5 million to Ashli Babbitt’s family
Babbitt’s family filed wrongful death lawsuit after officer fatally shot her on January 6
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Israel Wavers as Far Right and Military Disagree on Gaza Strategy
Israel allowed aid into Gaza after a two-month blockade and equivocated over battlefield strategy as the government tries to balance competing interests.
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UK and EU Strike Post-Brexit ‘Reset’ Deal
The agreement includes a new defense partnership and reduced checks on food and drink, removing some trade barriers after months of negotiations.
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nbcnews.com
Trump set to push Putin to end the 'bloodbath' in Ukraine in high-stakes phone call
Ahead of the much anticipated call, leaders from Britain, France, Germany and Italy said they spoke Sunday with Trump, after Russia and Ukraine remained far apart in direct talks last week.
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Will Trump’s Trade War Turn Canada’s Auto-Parts Capital Into a Ghost Town?
President Trump’s tariffs on auto parts are already causing job losses in Windsor, Ontario, the heart of an industry that makes components for vehicles bound for the United States.
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Portugal’s Center Right Wins Election but Falls Short of Majority
The hard-right Chega party surged in the snap election, securing its status as a powerful political contender.
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Analysis: Having Trump’s ear is the new frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war | CNN
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Russia Beefs Up Bases Near Finland’s Border
Tents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles show increased Russian presence near one of NATO’s newest members.
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abcnews.go.com
Trump to ask Putin to stop 'bloodbath' in Ukraine peace call
President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin at around 10 a.m. ET on Monday.
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Netanyahu vows Israel will ‘take control of all’ of Gaza but says famine must be avoided – Israel-Gaza war live
Israeli PM says his forces will not give up in attempt to seize control of Gaza but warns Israel must not let people there reach point of famine
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Poland Election: Trzaskowski Wins Critical Vote for President
Rafal Trzaskowski, the Warsaw mayor, appeared to have won the first round of the election. Prime Minister Donald Tusk is hoping his eventual victory will help push through a liberal agenda.
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Israel Says It Has Expanded Ground Operations in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
Israel aims to press Hamas into releasing hostages and ultimately to destroy the group, but says it will now also allow some aid to enter the enclave.
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Russia Unleashes One of Its Largest Drone Barrages of the Ukraine War
The bombardment, which Ukrainian officials said mostly targeted Kyiv, came just a day before President Trump was expected to talk with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
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Nicusor Dan Beats George Simion in Romana’s Presidential Election
Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, defeated George Simion, a nationalist aligned with President Trump who had been seen as the front-runner.
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Guy Bartkus named as suspect who blew up Palm Springs fertility clinic
A suspect in the bombing has been identified as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus.
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Pope Leo, Taking Helm of a Divided Church, Urges Unity
Presiding over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Leo was inaugurated as the first American pope, in a ceremony filled with ancient and symbolic rituals.
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Romania’s pro-EU candidate beats hard-right rival to win presidential election | CNN
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freep.com
I was U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. I resigned because of Trump's foreign policy. | Opinion