Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlet ABC News, but did not provide further details of her death.

UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

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

Five teenagers dead and four injured after car drives on wrong side of motorway
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The collision occurred on on the M9 Northbound at about 03:00 local time on Sunday in County Kildare.

Trump says US to scale back South Korea military drills after it stayed out of Iran war
Posted on Monday August 17, 2026

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.