The foods linked to the latest outbreaks of parasitic and bacterial illnesses in the US
Illnesses have forced massive recalls across dozens of states from coast to coast
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump says no Iran talks planned, insists Strait of Hormuz remains open
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there were no talks planned with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remained open, despite limited traffic and a reported attack on a ship. Trump also thr
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
Tech
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Trump takes Iran hard line as Hormuz tensions mark new normal
His insistence that the U.S. has total control over the strait is directly at odds with the stance of Iranian officials.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
CNN: Trump ordered the suspension of negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump ordered the administration to stop negotiations with Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite
The decision to end annual military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea is unlikely to affect security on the world’s most militarized border.
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026
Map Shows Mosquito-Borne West Nile Virus Spreading Across US, Killing Eight
West Nile virus cases have been reported in 32 states so far this year, and at least eight people have died.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Liberia Agrees to Take 1,200 Deportees From U.S.
The arrangement is one of the largest known deals that the Trump administration has struck to expel migrants who cannot be sent back to their home countries.
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
The United States has accused 17 Iranians of a large-scale cyber campaign
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Palace sign United States prospect Gozo
Crystal Palace sign forward Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m (£11.08m).
Sport
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?
Pentagon contracts defence manufacturer to increase output of cruise missiles.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump moves to end ‘roadless rule’ that protects millions of forest acres
The U.S. Forest Service is filing a proposal to overturn the so-called roadless rule enacted during the final days of Bill Clinton’s presidency
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal
US president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Key Results from Florida primaries
Voters in Florida are picking their party's candidates for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats after redistricting.
Politics
npr.org
18.08.2026
Canadian tariff deadline looms as two sides continue to negotiate
The U.S. is scheduled to impose more tariffs on Canada, hitting about $20 billion dollars worth of goods, as trade negotiations between the two neighboring countries hit an impasse.
World
npr.org
18.08.2026
Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
U.S. Tech Stocks Slip as Bond Yields Hit Decade Highs; Iran Truce Expires
Finance
wsj.com
18.08.2026
The US imposed sanctions against two members of the International Criminal Court
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
The US may reduce its military presence in the Middle East
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026