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Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territoryThu 6th Aug 2026 13:18 BST
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory

Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.

US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearingThu 6th Aug 2026 15:20 BST
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing

The committee will now refer him for potential prosecution following his refusal to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stagesThu 6th Aug 2026 02:19 BST
Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages

Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deathsThu 6th Aug 2026 15:04 BST
DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths

The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.

EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm Thu 6th Aug 2026 15:21 BST
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

Livestreamer's murder raises questions over relations between Mexico's creators and cartelsThu 6th Aug 2026 14:46 BST
Livestreamer's murder raises questions over relations between Mexico's creators and cartels

The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.

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