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.
Trump tariffs 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.