Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.

Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.

Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds 'no signs of trauma'
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.

Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts
Posted on Tuesday August 18, 2026

Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.