Today, May 18, 2025, several notable events occurred:

• Chelsea won the Women's FA Cup final with a 3-0 victory over Manchester United, completing an impressive treble this season

• Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday, with officials suspecting they had prepared extensively and possibly had external help

• Max Verstappen won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, taking the lead early and maintaining it to the finish

• British mountaineer Kenton Cool broke his own record by summiting Mount Everest for the 19th time

In historical context, May 18 is remembered for events such as the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, which killed 57 people, and the end of the Sri Lankan Civil War in 2009

. Politically, recent news includes ongoing investigations and controversies related to former President Trump, including tax bill debates, tariffs affecting prices, diplomatic pressures involving Elon Musk's satellite company, and arms sales scrutiny

. These are some of the key happenings from today and relevant historical notes for May 18