Today's Headlines: Trump Demanded Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender.’ He Got a Surprise Instead.

June 18, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

After a Day of Harmony, a Mercurial Trump Upends Leaders’ Summit

At the Group of 7 gathering in France, President Trump’s oscillations on his Iran deal and Ukraine left European leaders racing to catch up.

Why a Small Election in England Will Have Giant Consequences

Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.

Sending Fuel Trucks Up in Flames, Ukraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea

Scores of targeted attacks against supply routes, part of what Kyiv calls a “logistics lockdown,” has caused gasoline shortages.

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U.S.

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Receives Life Sentence After Guilty Plea

The decision on Wednesday brought an end an infamous case that took investigators more than a decade to solve.

Tornadoes Reported in Wisconsin and Illinois as Violent Storms Move Through Midwest

The National Weather Service issued several of its highest-level tornado alerts on Wednesday night.

Eight Victims Named in Deadly B-52 Crash in California

All eight crew members died when the bomber crashed during a routine test mission at a military base in California on Monday.

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Politics

Bill Pulte, a Bulldog for Trump, Prepares to Take Reins at Spy Agency

Democrats and some Republicans excoriated President Trump’s pick for a top national security job. The president pushed ahead anyway.

Georgia Republicans Shelve Redistricting Amid Mounting Protests

The leaders of the Georgia legislature pulled the plug on gerrymandering away U.S. House seats held by Black Democrats just hours before a special session was to begin.

Susan Collins Laments Roe’s Fall but Doesn’t ‘Regret’ Confirming Kavanaugh

Ms. Collins, a Republican in Maine facing a tough re-election battle, defended her vote to confirm Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh as Democrats look to capitalize on it politically.

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Business

Fed Holds Rates Steady at Warsh’s First Meeting

Officials at the Federal Reserve were split between no cuts this year and one or more rate increases as they braced for higher inflation, according to a new set of projections.

Sugar Shane Links 3 Gambling Scandals. And He’s Ready to Talk.

The N.B.A. and the N.C.A.A. have been rocked by indictments accusing players and others of fixing bets and playing in rigged poker games. Shane Hennen is named in each one.

Colbert Used a ‘Peanuts’ Tune on His Finale. CBS Will Pay.

The network agreed to pay a licensing fee for an undisclosed amount to Lee Mendelson Film Productions, which is donating the money to charity.

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Technology

Why Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Won’t Be on Your Streets Anytime Soon

The Silicon Valley company’s ambitions to roll out autonomous cars nationwide have hit political roadblocks in some of the country’s biggest markets.

Anthropic Employees Accuse Trump Administration of Targeting Them

Workers at the artificial intelligence company have been puzzled and increasingly concerned by the administration’s move to limit their latest A.I. models.