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.

Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.

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 military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

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

Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.