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.

Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

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.