While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 18, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 18, 2026. Read More
Trump says Iran won’t make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman
Iran “should put up the white flag of surrender”, says the US president. Read More
US pauses construction of border project in Texas national park
The Trump administration plans to build vehicle barriers and patrol roads across the park, known for its spectacular views and rich biodiversity. Read More
A Palestinian American’s journey to his West Bank home under settler siege
QUSRA, West Bank, Aug 17 – He watched from thousands of miles away on a security camera feed as militant Israeli settlers encircled his West Bank house, fearing he could…
Cambridge head slams ‘feeding frenzy’ over dead academic
The University of Cambridge chancellor said it was right to “refuse to join in a racist feeding frenzy over a particular academic”. Read More
Cambridge head slams ‘feeding frenzy’ over dead academic
The University of Cambridge chancellor said it was right to “refuse to join in a racist feeding frenzy over a particular academic”. Read More
Charity boat rescues 50 migrants off Libya, seven found dead
TUNIS, Aug 17 – The charity rescue ship, EMERGENCY, rescued 50 migrants from an wooden boat in international waters off Libya on Monday, while seven others were found dead, the…
Record-early champagne harvest highlights climate change impact on French vineyards
The record heat and drought endured across swathes of Europe are testing France’s champagne industry. Read More
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
Iran and Oman have been negotiating future arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz. Read More