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- Russia Attacks Ukraine with Extensive Drone Strikes, Claims Casualties
- London Tube Strikes Confirmed for This Week: What You Should Know
- EU and US officials prepare to revisit trade deal before 4 July deadline
- Father killed in shark attack while spearfishing off Rottnest Island, Australia
- Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian long-range sanctions hit Moscow region
- Man drives into pedestrians in Modena, injuring eight, four critically
- Modena driver confirmed not suspected of terrorism, says Italy’s minister
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Metro - The Easter hols delays
Summary of the front page
The delays at the Port of Dover are the lead story for the Metro, which reports ferry hold-ups lasting as long as 19 hours.
The paper quotes travellers at Dover describing the condition of the toilets at the port as “harrowing”.
Today's top stories
Russia Attacks Ukraine with Extensive Drone Strikes, Claims Casualties
May 18, 2026
12:01 pm
BODIES FOUND
Four missing Italian divers discovered in Maldives caves this morning.
Search efforts continue as authorities investigate the incident.
London Tube Strikes Confirmed for This Week: What You Should Know
May 18, 2026
9:00 am
UK MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, Londoners prepare for Tube strikes following failed negotiations between the RMT union and London Underground management over working hours. Disruptions are expected on multiple lines throughout the week.
EU and US officials prepare to revisit trade deal before 4 July deadline
May 18, 2026
7:00 am
EU governments and the European Parliament will revisit the EU-US trade deal discussions, following threats of higher tariffs from Trump. The urgency intensifies as the 4 July deadline approaches, marking a critical opportunity for finalisation before potential trade disruptions.
Father killed in shark attack while spearfishing off Rottnest Island, Australia
May 18, 2026
4:00 am
Steven Mattaboni, a 38-year-old father of two, was killed in a shark attack while spearfishing off Rottnest Island. He suffered severe injuries before attempts at resuscitation failed. His wife, Shirene, shared their heartbreak. The family is seeking support during this tragic time.
Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian long-range sanctions hit Moscow region
May 18, 2026
3:00 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed an attack on the Moscow region, stating that “Ukrainian long-range sanctions” successfully struck the area. This development highlights ongoing military actions amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Man drives into pedestrians in Modena, injuring eight, four critically
May 18, 2026
12:00 am
A man in Modena, Italy, injured eight pedestrians, four critically, by driving onto the pavement. Salim El Koudri, 31, known for mental disorders, attacked further by stabbing a bystander. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to visit the city this Sunday.
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