BBC News:
| Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal | Mon 17th Aug 2026 17:26 BST |
Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires. | |
| Russia and Ukraine trade more deadly strikes | Mon 17th Aug 2026 14:16 BST |
Moscow says nine people have been killed in the past 24 hours, while Kyiv reports four deaths. | |
| Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war | Mon 17th Aug 2026 07:24 BST |
Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises. | |
| Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years | Mon 17th Aug 2026 17:17 BST |
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position. | |
| US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna | Mon 17th Aug 2026 13:23 BST |
The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report. | |
| Tributes paid to Hayden Panettiere's 'amazing talent' after actress dies at 36 | Mon 17th Aug 2026 18:31 BST |
Police say there were no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances in the Heroes and Nashville star's death. | |


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