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Three ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz as oil reaches three-week high

Three ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz as oil reaches three-week high

Three ships were struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices as diplomatic talks collapsed and tensions rose.

World ·19 Aug 2026, 12:41 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran, Trump and the risks of an endless war

Iran, Trump and the risks of an endless war

The US-Iran cease-fire has collapsed, sending Brent crude past $90 a barrel as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummets amid threats.

World ·19 Aug 2026, 03:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Andy Burnham not embarrassed after exchanging messages with fake Trump aide

Andy Burnham not embarrassed after exchanging messages with fake Trump aide

Prime Minister Andy Burnham defends his response after exchanging messages with an individual impersonating Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles.

Politics ·18 Aug 2026, 22:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Iran threatens new offensive while Trump rules out extending ceasefire deal

Iran threatens new offensive while Trump rules out extending ceasefire deal

US-Iran tensions escalate as President Trump and Iranian officials diverge over the status of the Strait of Hormuz following the expiration of a ceasefire.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 19:34 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

President Donald Trump confirmed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his diplomatic overtures, following an order to reduce joint military exercises.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 05:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump threatens Oman with bombing over Hormuz deal

Trump threatens Oman with bombing over Hormuz deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if the Gulf state interferes with Washington's efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. The ultimatum arrives as a 60-day diplomatic window concerning Iran expires amid escalating regional tensions.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 21:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran signals readiness for US ground operations as MoU expires

Iran signals readiness for US ground operations as MoU expires

Iranian military authorities have signaled a potential shift toward offensive operations as a key bilateral memorandum with Washington expires, heightening regional tensions.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 18:45 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump threatens to bomb Oman as Iran vows to escalate Hormuz tensions

Trump threatens to bomb Oman as Iran vows to escalate Hormuz tensions

US President Donald Trump has issued a blunt threat to bomb Oman following the expiration of a 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 17:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Andy Burnham messaged impersonator posing as Trump aide Susie Wiles

Andy Burnham messaged impersonator posing as Trump aide Susie Wiles

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an imposter posing as a top Trump aide following a security breach.

Politics ·17 Aug 2026, 14:35 ·Clara West 4 min read
WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war

WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war

A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that Iranian hardliners plotted to violate a US-Iran memorandum of understanding from the outset to expand regional conflict.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 11:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact as bold step

Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact as bold step

US President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed the new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, describing it as a major move toward regional self-reliance.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 06:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military drills with South Korea

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military drills with South Korea

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to significantly scale back upcoming joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un and grievances over Seoul's stance on Iran.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 03:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran oil deal will fail to secure Strait of Hormuz long term

Iran oil deal will fail to secure Strait of Hormuz long term

Foreign policy experts warn that any near-term diplomatic breakthrough to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will fail to secure the vital waterway long-term due to structural hostilities.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 01:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Donald Trump Posts AI Images with George Washington Amid USS Lincoln Crisis

Donald Trump Posts AI Images with George Washington Amid USS Lincoln Crisis

Donald Trump posted AI images featuring George Washington while military families spoke out against severe psychological distress and dangerous conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Business ·16 Aug 2026, 23:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump envoys meet mediators in Cairo as Israel resumes Gaza airstrikes

Trump envoys meet mediators in Cairo as Israel resumes Gaza airstrikes

Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov have held discussions with regional mediators and Hamas officials in Cairo as Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza.

World ·16 Aug 2026, 19:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Donald Trump threatens to seize Strait of Hormuz as US war with Iran grinds on

Donald Trump threatens to seize Strait of Hormuz as US war with Iran grinds on

Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a United States territory, escalating the ongoing conflict with Iran that has disrupted global shipping.

World ·16 Aug 2026, 09:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump was joking about declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory

Trump was joking about declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory

US President Donald Trump sparked regional defiance and a subsequent White House retreat after stating he would declare the Strait of Hormuz American soil.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran rejects Trump plan to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

Iran rejects Trump plan to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

Iranian officials have strongly rejected U.S. statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid maritime attacks and stalled negotiations.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 12:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump dismisses concerns and says USS Lincoln deployment not long enough

Trump dismisses concerns and says USS Lincoln deployment not long enough

President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over the record-setting Middle East deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting the mission duration was not long enough.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 06:40 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Kevin Rideout released after nine months of captivity in Niger

Kevin Rideout released after nine months of captivity in Niger

American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout has been released after more than nine months of captivity in Niger, according to his organization and U.S. officials.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 04:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read