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May 18 0800 UTC Brief
In international security
North Korea says Kim Jong Un wants frontline forces along the border with South Korea strengthened into an “impregnable fortress,” a familiar message from a regime that treats escalation like a hobby. In the same part of the world, Japan is moving toward radar-equipped early-warning drones over the Pacific, with the MQ-9B SeaGuardian the leading candidate, as Tokyo tries to tighten surveillance of Chinese military activity.
Meanwhile, President Trump is again warning Iran that time is running out as nuclear talks stall, and reports from the region say fear of renewed U.S. strikes is growing. The broader picture remains tense, with Tehran saying it is ready to respond to any aggression.
In the United States
Two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show in western Idaho on Sunday. Officials say all four crew members ejected safely, which is the important part when aircraft start introducing themselves to the ground.
In the UK
The Southbank Centre’s chair, Misan Harriman, is facing calls to resign after criticism of social media comments about the Golders Green knife attack and Reform UK voters. Critics say the posts were divisive and damaging, while the venue says it condemns antisemitism and discrimination and that board members are entitled to personal views within the law.
In sport
Aaron Rai has won the PGA Championship after a final-round 65 at Aronimink left him three shots clear. It was a composed finish from a player whose wife says his relentless work ethic and calm under pressure always pointed toward this kind of result, and the first English win of the Wanamaker Trophy since 1919.
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