Canadian PM Says Alberta ‘Essential’ Amid Independence Push
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Alberta is 'essential' to the country’s future, hours after the province’s leader moved the oil-rich region closer to a referendum on independence.
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Jeopardy! Today: Tristan Williams Wins $30,000 on May 18, 2026
Tristan Williams won $30,000 on 'Jeopardy!' on May 18, 2026, securing his 10th consecutive victory and title of 'super champion.'
Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Satellite images have revealed the scale of two wildfires spreading in southern California, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Teen Suspects Fatally Shoot 3 at San Diego Mosque in Suspected Hate Crime
Two teenage attackers fatally shot three men at a mosque in San Diego, California, in a suspected hate crime, before taking their own lives, according to police.
Pope Issues Text on Human Dignity and AI
Pope Leo will issue an encyclical on human dignity and AI on 25 May, according to The Guardian.
Bill Kaulitz finds peace in LA home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.
Bill Kaulitz, former frontman of Tokio Hotel, found solace and creative inspiration in a mid-century house in Los Angeles designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr., according to Architectural Digest México y Latinoamérica.
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
The U.S. administration plans to announce criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on May 20, related to a 1996 incident involving the shootdown of exile-operated planes, according to a Justice Department official.
UAE to accelerate pipeline project bypassing Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is fast-tracking a new pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to double oil export capacity through Fujairah, according to Al Jazeera.
The Boys Season 5 Finale: A Controversial End to a Prolonged Saga
The final episode of The Boys season 5 will be released on Wednesday, 20 May on Prime Video, marking the conclusion of a seven-year series known for its dark satire of the superhero genre.
Wes Streeting Resignation Letter Sparks Leadership Speculation
Wes Streeting's resignation from the UK government has intensified speculation about a potential leadership challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to Time Magazine.
Bolsonaro’s Son Seeks $26.8m for Father’s Biopic
Flávio Bolsonaro, a leading rightwing presidential candidate in Brazil, has been caught on tape asking a jailed banker for $26.8m (£20m) to fund a film about his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, according to a report by The Guardian.
Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned following a political crisis over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian territory, according to the BBC.
Bahamas Re-Elects Philip Davis of Progressive Liberal Party
The Bahamas has re-elected Philip Davis as prime minister, making him the first leader to serve a second consecutive term in nearly 30 years, according to The Guardian.
Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities
Tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets in major cities to protest against President Javier Milei’s decision to cut funding for public universities, according to Al Jazeera.
UK PM Starmer Faced by Rising Leadership Challenges
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure as speculation mounts over a potential leadership contest within the Labour Party, according to Al Jazeera.