Live: Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 03/08/2026 – 00:11Modified: 03/08/2026 – 00:51 President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on any new strikes on Iran as long as a deal was quickly reached © Aaron Schwartz,…
Ethiopians on death row in Saudi Arabia: Prisoners calling the BBC from their cells
There was desperation in the voice of the young Ethiopian man when he managed to get through to the BBC from a phone in his prison cell on death row in Saudi Arabia. Habtom, whose name – like the other prisoner featured in this article – has…
France steps up fire prevention
As France grapples with its worst wildfire season in decades, officials are looking for ways to stop fires before they even start. Catherine Viette has more. Fuente: Leer la noticia original
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Ukraine has said it carried out overnight strikes deep inside Russia, hitting a major oil refinery and an airfield that houses Russian strategic aviation. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Engels airfield and the refinery, both in the Saratov region…
US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump has pulled back from plans for major new strikes on Iran, in his latest climbdown after weeks of threatening to hit Tehran hard. The president said late Saturday that the US would hold off, provided a deal can be reached…
At least 13 killed in Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
At least 13 people, including several children, have been killed in the latest strikes on Gaza, Palestinian officials have said. Gaza’s Civil Defence Authority said Israeli military aircraft carried out the attacks on Gaza City, Khan Younis and…
Wiebes wins second consecutive Tour de France Femmes stage
Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the second stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Sunday after a hilly 147.9km run from Aigle to Geneva in Switzerland, much of it lakeside. The Netherlands‘ Wiebes also won the first stage on Saturday and cut an…
Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM’s brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israel’s prime minister, who was killed during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission 50 years ago. Uganda’s army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the monument honoured his…
Brazil’s Lula, 80, says ‘in great shape’ as he launches reelection bid
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was «in great shape» as he officially launched his candidacy for a fourth and final term in October elections. «I want to fight against old age. I don’t want to be shuffling along.…
Moscow: At the scene of deadly bomb blast
At least three people have been killed and 21 injured after a homemade explosive device was detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, Russian state media reports, quoting security officials. The blast happened at about 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on…