US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future. Source: BBC News
Month: August 2026
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis. Source:…
Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to…
The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk. Source: BBC News
Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid ‘endless’ scrutiny
The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative…
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical for break from ‘endless’ scrutiny
The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour, her representative says. Source:…
Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives
One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.…
Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.…
At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah. Source: BBC…
Helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide in mid-air
Video of the incident shows one of the helicopters hitting the propellers of the other, which bursts into flames. Source:…