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

The US and Oman have been working separately to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes.

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.

Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

Mothers describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.

Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.

Rain on way for UK with temperatures to drop to overnight lows of 3C in some places
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

After an exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains