Death toll from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe rises to 92https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/death-toll-from-capsized-ferry-in-zimbabwe-rises-to-92?traffic_source=rssSearch efforts to recover the remaining victims are still underway.
Aug 17, 2026 7:12 PM
Retired Marine colonel on Trump threat to bomb Oman: "Pretty extraordinary"https://www.cbsnews.com/video/retired-marine-colonel-on-trump-threat-to-bomb-oman-pretty-extraordinary/Mark Cancian, retired Marine colonel and senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss President Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Aug 17, 2026 6:17 PM
Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz; CENTCOM commander meets with USS Lincoln troopshttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-threatens-to-bomb-oman-over-strait-of-hormuz/President Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if the country "gets in the way" of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, is praising the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln after he visited the aircraft carrier on Saturday. The ship has been at sea for more than 240 days, a record deployment. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinal...
Aug 17, 2026 5:39 PM
Trump threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran negotiation period expireshttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-threatens-oman-over-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-iran-negotiation-period-expires/President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it got in the way of efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the 60-day negotiation period between the U.S. and Iran expired Monday. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Aug 17, 2026 4:52 PM
Trump Lashes Out as Preliminary Deal With Iran Expireshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/politics/trump-iran-truce-oman.htmlPresident Trump took aim at Oman, a U.S. ally that has been mediating the talks, as efforts to end a war he started have faltered.
Aug 17, 2026 3:11 PM
Reform’s Tice says people should stop fighting climate crisis and ‘enjoy’ heathttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/17/reform-uk-richard-tice-stop-tackling-climate-crisis-enjoy-heatDeputy leader says it is ‘arrogant’ to try to stop global heating, despite UK being left reeling by summer firewaveReform’s deputy leader has dismissed efforts to tackle climate breakdown as futile, as he urged British people to “enjoy” the warmth of the recent heatwaves.Richard Tice told a press conference on Monday he believed it was “arrogant” to try to stop the climate emergency and added that...
Aug 17, 2026 2:51 PM
Ukraine's recently fired defense minister describes the "technological war" with Russiahttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/ukraines-recently-fired-defense-minister-describes-the-technological-war-with-russia/Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov is breaking down the technological efforts from both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Aug 17, 2026 2:28 PM
Storm Lala damages more than 100 homes and several bridges on Hawaii’s Big Islandhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/storm-lala-hawaii-damageLala was downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm Sunday, but could become a hurricane again by WednesdayClean-up efforts started on Hawaii after Hurricane Lala rolled past the Big Island and dumped heavy rain across the US Pacific state.Lala was downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it grazed the islands, but it brought heavy rains and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off thei...
Aug 17, 2026 1:59 PM
Change of plans as Rodri’s Barcelona medical to take place tomorrowhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/change-plans-rodri-barcelona-medical-112000892.htmlAfter tense negotiations, FC Barcelona finally made a breakthrough in their efforts to sign Rodri from Manchester City over the weekend.The two clubs reached an agreement in principle over a deal for ...
Aug 17, 2026 11:20 AM
How ‘forensic fandom’ in Lindsay Clancy trial threaten postpartum psychosis awarenesshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/lindsay-clancy-trial-conspiracy-theories-postpartum-psychosisClancy’s live-streamed trial has become fodder for amateur sleuths to push viral conspiracy theories that threaten to undermine efforts to de-stigmatize illness, experts sayMeghan Cliffel was riding the subway in New York City in December 2015 when she became convinced the entire city belonged to a cult that was plotting to kill her and her two daughters. When she got back to her Manhattan apartm...
Aug 17, 2026 11:00 AM
Technology Stocks Lift Equities, Mideast Peace Prospects Wane | The Opening Trade 8/17/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/the-opening-trade-8-17-2026-videoTechnology stocks lifted global equities after stellar revenue growth at Anthropic PBC bolstered the view that massive spending on artificial intelligence will be sustained.
Fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah flared in Lebanon over the weekend, the latest setback in efforts to end parallel wars in the Middle East.
Israel’s military said Sunday that it killed Abu Hassan Alaa, a se...
Aug 17, 2026 10:31 AM
Roma optimism grows over move for Porto talent Rodrigo Morahttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roma-optimism-grows-over-move-210500882.htmlRoma are increasingly optimistic about reaching an agreement with Porto for highly-rated youngster Rodrigo Mora after stepping up their efforts to sign the Portuguese talent.According to Corriere dell...
Aug 16, 2026 9:05 PM
India 460/9 at stumps on Day 2 as Devdutt Padikkal’s 167 headlines rain-hit Test in Gallehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/india-460-9-stumps-day-183000548.htmlOn Day 2, Devdutt Padikkal's impressive 167 helped India post a formidable total of 460 for nine wickets. Although rain interrupted the match, Sri Lanka's bowlers showed resilience after the delay. KL Rahul added 82 runs before getting out to Nuwantha, while Dhruv Jurel chipped in with a solid 51 runs, ensuring India remains dominant despite Sri Lanka's spirited efforts.
Aug 16, 2026 6:30 PM
‘It’s been very tough’: hope of progress in gruelling battle against south Wales wildfirehttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/16/blaenavon-south-wales-wildfire-gruelling-battle-firefighters-militaryEfforts of emergency services and military in Blaenavon appear to be working but there are fears for the futureMore than three weeks after it began burning and two days after the military deployed to the area, there is hope that the huge wildfire on the hillside above the Ebbw valley village of Blaenavon may finally be coming under control.Emergency workers and soldiers described a gruelling battl...
Aug 16, 2026 6:27 PM
California billionaires add millions to bolster fight against wealth taxhttps://www.ft.com/content/10aba768-20fc-46eb-8503-4658181bffc5?syn-25a6b1a6=1Tech owner Chris Larsen and venture capitalist John Doerr step up efforts to kill proposed 5% levy on the rich
Aug 16, 2026 5:55 PM
Run Fast Racing Offers New Concept While Embracing Traditionhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/dannybrewer/2026/08/16/run-fast-racing-offers-new-concept-while-embracing-tradition/Run Fast Racing is employing a 21st century business model in efforts to get more people involved in Thoroughbred racing.
Aug 16, 2026 5:33 PM
Run Fast Racing Offers New Concept While Embracing Traditionhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/run-fast-racing-offers-concept-173317894.htmlRun Fast Racing is employing a 21st century business model in efforts to get more people involved in Thoroughbred racing.
Aug 16, 2026 5:33 PM
Water companies in England and Wales explore ‘surge pricing’ during droughthttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/16/water-companies-england-and-wales-explore-surge-pricing-bills-droughtSuppliers could factor water scarcity into charges as part of Ofwat proposal to reduce consumptionWater companies could be allowed to raise bills for customers during periods of drought under proposals being considered by the sector’s regulator for England and Wales.Suppliers would be permitted to factor “water scarcity” into bills as part of efforts to reduce consumption under Ofwat’s plans, whic...
Aug 16, 2026 4:28 PM
Book excerpt: Modesty on the line in "The Summer of Death"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/book-excerpt-the-summer-of-death-by-geoff-williams/Geoff Williams' account of the deadly heat wave of 1936 includes one Kentucky city's efforts to arrest young women whose warm-weather attire was considered too revealing.
Aug 16, 2026 1:57 PM
Iran MOU Expires With Diplomacy Still in Playhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-16/iran-mou-expires-with-diplomacy-still-in-play-videoBloomberg News Middle East Reporter Dan Williams is on Bloomberg This Weekend discussing how the expiration of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding is unlikely by itself to trigger a return to all-out fighting, with diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz continuing despite repeated attacks on commercial vessels. Williams explains to hosts Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar that the Trump admini...
Aug 16, 2026 12:13 PM