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Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has said the US will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.He also noted on Truth Social that South Korea had recently declined to join the US in the “denuclearisation” of Iran.”These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile,” Trump posted.Neither Seoul nor Pyongyang has commented. The decision comes after North Korea this month conducted ballistic missile tests that are…
ReutersThe top US military commander in the Middle East has said mental health is a “priority” on the warship USS Lincoln, following reports of difficult conditions on board the long-deployed ship.After visiting the vessel on Saturday, Adm Brad Cooper said it had “among the lowest number of cases related to mental health” out of 11 active US aircraft carriers.But he acknowledged that Navy service at sea for long periods was “uniquely challenging and tough”.The ship arrived in the Middle East in January and has been supporting the US war against Iran, including the blockade on Iranian ports. It has spent…
Watch: Footage shows huge plumes of smoke rising into the sky in the Moscow regionAt least seven people have been killed in Russia after what officials called the “largest-scale” attack launched by Ukraine this year.Some 822 drones were used – 600 aiming for Moscow, according to its regional governor who said the Russian capital had suffered “one of the most massive drone attacks in recent memory”. A warehouse belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries was hit.Russian attacks on Ukraine also killed at least seven people and injured more than 39.Russia has intensified missile attacks across Ukraine in recent weeks, with…
NewsFeedErdogan says Hamas acted sincerely, criticises Israeli attacksSpeaking to media in an exclusive interview for ‘Al Muqabala’, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Hamas has shown all the possible sincere solidarity, while Israel continues what he described as aggressive attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. He added that Trump is concerned about the situation and that Turkiye will continue to warn against further escalation.Published On 16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd media on Googleinfo
‘Probably my last year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirementCristiano Ronaldo says this season will probably be his last as a player after a glittering football career.3 hrs agoFootball
ReutersThe fires broke out within minutes of each other on Sunday afternoonTwo people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out “almost simultaneously” on a Greek island near Athens, officials said.About 200 firefighters were working to keep the twin fires from converging on the island of Salamina, which was under a high wildfire risk on Sunday.The first blaze was reported at 14:40 local time (11:40 GMT) near the island’s south coast and spread rapidly due to high winds, followed by the second some 20 minutes later in the east.More than 500 people have so far been evacuated…
Getty ImagesThe alert took many by surprise when it was sent on Friday nightAn emergency government phone alert warning of wildfires across England and Wales put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners have told the BBC.Millions of people’s mobile phones lit up and bleeped with a “severe alert” notification on Friday which said there was a “very high risk of wildfires nationally”.But charities and survivors have criticised how a lack of advance warning meant there was little chance to protect those hiding secret phones in domestic abuse situations.A government spokesperson said the alert was sent “after a direct request from…
Getty Images/Formula ETaylor Barnard is the youngest driver to secure a podium, pole and points in Formula EMaking split-second decisions while driving up to 200mph probably seems like a crazy task for most of us.But Britain’s youngest Formula E driver is learning to take it in his stride as his second season in the series draws to a close.Back in 2024, Taylor Barnard became the youngest person to start an E-Prix and since then he’s broken several other records – including becoming the youngest driver to secure a podium, pole and points in the sport.So what’s the 22-year-old got his…
Katia TemkinThe star has told fans she may not tour again for a “long, long” timeIt feels inconsiderate of Ariana Grande to bring a tour called Eternal Sunshine to the UK at the tail end of the year’s fifth heatwave. Haven’t we suffered enough already?But the fans packed into London’s O2 arena on Saturday night didn’t seem to care about the heat and the sweat.They came ready to dance. Thousands of them, dressed in cat ears, bridal gowns and elaborate floral headpieces. They scream when she references rumours she’s back together with her ex, Ricky Alvarez. And they bounce in…
ReutersThree of the five surviving panels of the Polyptych of San Gregorio were takenFour Renaissance paintings of “extraordinary value” have been stolen from a museum in Sicily, Italy’s culture minister has said.Alessandro Giuli confirmed that three panels of the Polyptych of San Gregorio and a double-sided panel of the Madonna with Child and Christ in Pietà, all attributed to Antonello da Messina, were taken Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina on Saturday night.Police are now probing how the thieves were able to enter the museum without triggering its alarms and who may have been responsible.The incident is the latest in a…