Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait

8. Aug. 2026, 19:18

Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.

US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office

8. Aug. 2026, 17:58

Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".

Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit

8. Aug. 2026, 17:23

The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.

Paris tells e-scooter riders to wear safety gear or face fines

8. Aug. 2026, 20:18

Police in the French capital tighten rules for riders after a sharp increase in fatal accidents.

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

8. Aug. 2026, 15:56

The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.

Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness

8. Aug. 2026, 15:51

Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.

Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM

8. Aug. 2026, 15:59

Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.

Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies

8. Aug. 2026, 14:25

Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.