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US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures
The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".
August 18, 2026Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.
August 17, 2026Trump to tout drop in US crime rates with an eye on midterms - Reuters
Trump to tout drop in US crime rates with an eye on midterms Reuters
August 14, 2026What it's like flying with Trump on Air Force One
BBC Correspondent Tom Bateman explains what it's like for members of the press who fly on Air Force One with the US President.
August 12, 2026Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
August 11, 2026Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?
US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.
August 11, 2026Key Republican urges US to stop any advanced chips from reaching sanctioned Chinese firms - Reuters
Key Republican urges US to stop any advanced chips from reaching sanctioned Chinese firms Reuters
August 10, 2026Another US Republican says she will vote against Blanche's confirmation - Reuters
Another US Republican says she will vote against Blanche's confirmation Reuters
August 7, 2026NEWSLETTER: A progressive wave is testing the Democratic Party - Reuters
NEWSLETTER: A progressive wave is testing the Democratic Party Reuters
August 6, 2026Mitch McConnell returns home weeks after hospital admission sparked health speculation
The 84-year-old Republican Senator, who was admitted to hospital in June, says he will continue to work from home for now.
August 6, 2026Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
August 6, 2026US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says - Reuters
US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says Reuters
August 5, 2026US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump's doubts - Reuters
US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump's doubts Reuters
August 5, 2026US Senator Moreno says Ohio's Miller should not serve in Congress, citing abuse allegations - Reuters
US Senator Moreno says Ohio's Miller should not serve in Congress, citing abuse allegations Reuters
August 2, 2026Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made 'rapidly'
The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
August 2, 2026Trump says US has not agreed to Ukraine building Patriot missiles - Reuters
Trump says US has not agreed to Ukraine building Patriot missiles Reuters
July 31, 2026Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats - Reuters
Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats Reuters
July 29, 2026Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
The two leaders were in Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and advocate for US aid to Ukraine.
July 29, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Trump administration to ban new Chinese robots and inverters, protecting US AI buildout - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Trump administration to ban new Chinese robots and inverters, protecting US AI buildout Reuters
July 28, 2026Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
July 28, 2026