A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher. ...
Month: August 2026
There’s a reason child vaccination rates are falling – and it’s not social mediaThere’s a reason child vaccination rates are falling – and it’s not social media
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations ...
EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossingsEU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings
Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue. ...
Trump shrugs off growing pressure to intervene in Miller scandalTrump shrugs off growing pressure to intervene in Miller scandal
The News President Donald Trump is — for the moment — spurning pressure from his allies to intervene in Rep. Max Miller’s race as the party races against a Wednesday deadline for the embattled Ohio Republican to drop out. Trump is staying out of the controversy over domestic abuse allegations ...
Shipping threats rise despite war lull, analysts warnShipping threats rise despite war lull, analysts warn
Oil prices fell Monday even as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sputtered. Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary route for commercial shipping, but analysts sounded the alarm over worsening risks for tankers: A Kpler analyst said threats to crude shipping were ...
US-Iran diplomatic efforts collapseUS-Iran diplomatic efforts collapse
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war ruptured on Monday after Tehran denied negotiations would take place, and US President Donald Trump described the country’s leaders as “unbelievably duplicitous.” Trump had previously said talks would resume Monday, but later vowed to blockade Iran until “a Deal, or Total Surrender, is ...
US and Japan vow further yen actionUS and Japan vow further yen action
Following a historic effort to prop up the yen and prevent economic spillover, Japanese and American leaders vowed to intervene further if needed. Japan’s top currency diplomat called the joint action the “culmination” of the US-Japan alliance, while President Donald Trump said it was a “signal of friendship.” The action ...
FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 7FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 7
The US Federal Aviation Administration certified Boeing’s 737 Max 7 on Monday after years of delays, boosting the beleaguered aerospace firm’s push to restore its once-sterling reputation. The certification — and several more Boeing is targeting this year — are crucial in getting the company back to profitability, after two ...
Trump declines to call for Max Miller’s resignation amid abuse allegations – liveTrump declines to call for Max Miller’s resignation amid abuse allegations – live
President says he will ‘let the families figure that out’ and calls situation ‘a very sad thing’ when asked if Ohio Republican should step down Sign up for the US Breaking News email On Tuesday, we’ll bring you the latest from Michigan where voters will head to the polls for ...
Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release schemeRapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme
The widow of PC Andrew Harper says it is “disgusting” her husband’s killers remain eligible for the scheme in England and Wales. ...