Morning Mail: Australia News Monday May 18, 2026
A roundup of top Australian news stories for Monday May 18, 2026, including politics, economy, and social issues.
Category : Politics
Minnesota Guard Deployed to Fight Northern Wildfires
Governor Tim Walz activates National Guard as wildfires burn over 1,500 acres, destroying structures and forcing evacuations in northern Minnesota.
Crime a Serious Barrier to UK Growth, Business Leaders Say
A BCC survey reveals two-fifths of UK firms faced crime in the past year, with rising shoplifting, fraud, and cyber-attacks threatening economic growth.
Lammy Pledges 25% Cut in Child Jail Remands
Justice secretary David Lammy announces a 25% reduction in children held on remand, new community sentences, and a review of lifelong criminal records for under-18s.
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Senate Ruling Jeopardizes Trump Ballroom Funding
A Senate parliamentarian ruling blocks security funding for Trump's $400M White House ballroom, imperiling Republican efforts to use taxpayer money for the project.
Teen Gunmen Terrorize Austin in 10 Random Drive-By Shootings
Two teenage gunmen shot at least four people in random drive-by shootings across Austin, Texas. Police urge residents to shelter in place and report sightings of suspects.
Driver Rams Crowd in Modena, Woman Loses Legs
A man with known mental disorders drove into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight, critically wounding four, and causing a woman to lose both legs.
Man Stabbed on Golf Course Footpath, Critical
A man in his 60s is fighting for his life after being stabbed on a public footpath through Stafford Castle golf club. Police seek suspect in his 20s.
Katie Price's Husband 'Officially a Missing Person'
Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews is now officially a missing person after his family filed a report at the British Embassy in Dubai, fearing he may have been kidnapped.
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Grandson Finds WWI Shells in Gran's Garage, Calls Army
A man clearing his grandmother's garage in Hampshire discovered two live WWI anti-aircraft shells, prompting a bomb disposal team to safely remove them.
Lawyer: Policing Needs Transformation After Worboys Case
Harriet Wistrich, who represented John Worboys' victims, says policing culture still needs major transformation despite progress in rape investigations.
Woman Arrested for Real Sword at Tommy Robinson March
A woman was arrested at Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom protest in London for carrying a real sword. Police confirmed the blade was an offensive weapon.
Body of Missing Man Found on Devon Beach
The body of Robert Sutton, 38, was found on Hollicombe beach after a search by RNLI, Coastguard, and police. Death not suspicious.
Ukraine Drone Strike Kills 4 in Russia, Moscow Region Hit
At least four people killed in Russia as Ukraine retaliates with nearly 600 drones across 14 regions, including Moscow. Three dead in Moscow region, one in Belgorod.
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Nationwide Customer's Boardroom Challenge Could Revive Corporate Democracy
A decade after Theresa May's radical reform pledge, a Nationwide member's bid for a board seat tests the limits of corporate democracy in the UK.
Union Warns Workers Risk Safety in DC Pool Renovation
A union warns that workers renovating the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool under a Trump-ordered no-bid contract may be risking safety to meet a tight deadline for the US 250th anniversary.
Charlie Berens Fights AI Datacenters in Wisconsin
Comedian Charlie Berens uses his platform to oppose AI datacenter projects in Wisconsin, citing environmental risks and lack of transparency, while facing backlash from unions and officials.
US Hemp Ban Could Criminalize CBD, Derail Medicare Plan
A new Medicare pilot to reimburse patients for hemp-derived CBD products faces a looming federal ban that could criminalize most hemp items, including non-intoxicating CBD.
FTC Tactics and Oligarchic Power: Silencing Dissent in America
The FTC settled with Media Matters but used fear to chill speech. This article explores how government and oligarchs collaborate to make dissent financially ruinous, threatening democracy.
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GOP Moves to Oust Only Black Congressman in SC Since 1897
James Clyburn faces district dismantling after Supreme Court guts Voting Rights Act, sparking accusations of 'Jim Crow 2.0' as GOP redraws maps.
Thames Water Investors Warn Nationalisation Would Slow Recovery
Thames Water investors warn temporary nationalisation would slow turnaround after Andy Burnham calls for public control. Company faces cash crunch by November.
Roma Children Perform at Hungarian Parliament Inauguration
Roma children made history by performing the Roma hymn at Hungary's parliament after Péter Magyar's inauguration, sparking hope for real change in Roma rights after years of discrimination under Orbán.
Gallerist Murder Trial: Art World in Shock
Daniel Sikkema is accused of hiring a hitman to kill his husband, gallerist Brent Sikkema, amid a bitter divorce and financial disputes.
Rankin: 'Time to Back the Bill Again' for Assisted Dying
Photographer Rankin releases videos with terminally ill people urging MPs to revive the stalled assisted dying bill in England and Wales.
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Met Police Officers Accused of Sleeping on Royal Duty
An unspecified number of Met police officers from the royalty and specialist protection team are under investigation for allegedly sleeping and leaving posts unattended while on duty at Windsor Castle.
Labour Divided Over EU Rejoin as Streeting and Nandy Clash
A row within Labour over EU membership intensifies as Wes Streeting advocates rejoining, while Lisa Nandy calls his comments 'odd,' highlighting party divisions ahead of a crucial byelection.
43 Arrested at London Protests: Far-Right and Pro-Palestine
Police arrested 43 people during Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally and a pro-Palestine march in London, with hate crimes and assaults among the charges.
Limestone Coast Fracking Ban Lifted Early Sparks Outrage
Farmers and environmentalists decry South Australia's decision to allow fracking on the Limestone Coast two years early, citing risks to groundwater and broken promises.
Taxi Driver Warns Woman of Follower, Ensures Safe Return Home
A woman in 1980s Sydney is warned by a taxi driver that she is being followed. He insists she get in the cab and takes her safely home, potentially saving her life.
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Scandalous NSW Politician's Rehab Playbook Still Used Today
Richard Meagher's fall and rise after the Dean case shows how disgraced figures use victimhood, distortion, and allies to rebuild power—a playbook still relevant today.
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