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BBC nervous about Trump jokes amid $10m lawsuit claims producer

BBC nervous about Trump jokes amid $10m lawsuit claims producer

Hat Trick founder Jimmy Mulville claims the broadcaster is increasingly nervous about Donald Trump jokes following a defamation lawsuit.

Culture ·3 Aug 2026, 20:35 ·Amelia Stone 3 min read
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization' fund

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization' fund

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order terminating a controversial $1.8 billion fund following negotiations with Republican senators.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 16:38 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran denies Trump claim that new talks will begin on Monday

Iran denies Trump claim that new talks will begin on Monday

Iran contradicted US President Donald Trump's assertion that bilateral talks would begin, as Washington halted planned military strikes.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 14:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes

Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes

President Donald Trump has called off a planned massive airstrike on Iran, pivoting to a new round of diplomatic negotiations following appeals from Gulf allies.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 13:43 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz

Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz

Iran is widening its regional pressure campaign across energy infrastructure and shipping lanes to compel Washington into major concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 13:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump pauses Iran strike after Gulf allies plea, talks set for Monday

Trump pauses Iran strike after Gulf allies plea, talks set for Monday

President Donald Trump put a planned massive military attack on Iran on hold after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Iran asked for diplomacy, paving the way for indirect talks.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 12:35 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes

Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes

President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies, opening the door for renewed diplomatic talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 07:04 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack

Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack

US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, following the eleventh-hour cancellation of a planned military strike.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 03:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Thomas Friedman: All the world’s strongmen have quick-fix fantasies

Thomas Friedman: All the world’s strongmen have quick-fix fantasies

Global leaders relying on heavy-handed tactics frequently become entangled in protracted conflicts as they underestimate local resilience and complexities.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 22:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Capital One cites anti-money laundering review in Trump account closures

Capital One cites anti-money laundering review in Trump account closures

Capital One told a federal court that its decision to close accounts linked to Donald Trump's business empire stemmed from internal compliance reviews.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 21:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US embassies urge citizens to leave Middle East amid regional tensions

US embassies urge citizens to leave Middle East amid regional tensions

US diplomatic missions across roughly ten Middle Eastern nations issued coordinated warnings advising American citizens to consider leaving the region amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 18:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Israeli forces kill 8 in Gaza, toll now 18 since latest Trump peace plan

Israeli forces kill 8 in Gaza, toll now 18 since latest Trump peace plan

Israeli military operations across Gaza have killed at least eight Palestinians, pushing the three-day death toll to 18 amid wider regional tensions.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 15:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump reaffirms US backing for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

Trump reaffirms US backing for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

US President Donald J. Trump has reaffirmed Washington's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, calling Rabat's autonomy proposal the sole basis for a lasting solution.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 10:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US State Department urges citizens to consider leaving Middle East

US State Department urges citizens to consider leaving Middle East

The State Department has issued an urgent directive for US citizens to consider leaving the Middle East immediately as regional hostilities intensify and airspace disruptions loom.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 09:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal

Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal

President Donald Trump suspended a planned U.S. military strike against Iran after regional governments requested a pause to finalize a framework agreement.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 07:43 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump Dismisses Iranian Cyber Threat After Water Systems Hit in Seven States

Trump Dismisses Iranian Cyber Threat After Water Systems Hit in Seven States

A sweeping wave of cyberattacks has targeted water and wastewater infrastructure across at least seven U.S. states, prompting emergency responses from federal and state authorities.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 02:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing nine

Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing nine

A barrage of ballistic missiles struck five districts in Kyiv, killing nine people and leaving dozens injured while renewing urgent pleas for Western air defense systems.

World ·1 Aug 2026, 11:16 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Justice Department drops case against ex‑Olympian over reflecting pool

Justice Department drops case against ex‑Olympian over reflecting pool

The U.S. Justice Department has moved to dismiss charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, stating that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was the result of a botched installation.

World ·1 Aug 2026, 09:28 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Israel and US consider Iran land blockade

Israel and US consider Iran land blockade

The United States and Israel are weighing a potential land blockade of Iran to deepen the country's economic isolation, though experts highlight major hurdles.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 16:44 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran missile attack ends ceasefire, prompting US retaliatory strikes

Iran missile attack ends ceasefire, prompting US retaliatory strikes

A surprise Iranian missile barrage ended a week-long ceasefire in the Middle East, leading to joint U.S. and Saudi airstrikes on targets in Iraq and Iran.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 13:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read