2018 in paleontology Researchers at the Imperial College London report the discovery of the "Lingwulong" genus, a subgroup of Sauropods that lived in China about 174 million years ago, which is 15 million years earlier than any previously-known member of the group.
2018 Vietnam floods The death toll from heavy floods in Vietnam rises to 27, while seven other people are missing.
Imposed The White House announces $12 billion in bailouts for farmers and ranchers affected by recently imposed retaliatory tariffs.
May 2018 Hawaii cancels a grant funding the island government's purchase of a recreational land parcel that is now covered by fresh lava.
Israeli–Syrian military incidents during the Syrian Civil War The Israel Defense Forces shoot down a Syrian Air Force jet near the Golan Heights after it reportedly crosses into the UNDOF zone near Israeli border.