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
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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
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.
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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.
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bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Judge allows Trump to end deportation protections for 5,000 immigrants
Legal protections shielding more than 5,000 Ethiopian immigrants from deportation can now be terminated by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration following a federal court decision on Tuesday.
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Pentagon threatens to cut federal funding to 30 universities over foreign academic partnerships
Harvard, Yale, Stanford and others face directive to review and cut alliances Pentagon deems national security riskThirty US universities could lose federal funding unless they review and cut foreign
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
US Justice Department denies whistleblower claims on anti-Semitism probes
Ivy League schools were pressured into settlements despite a lack of evidence, according to a former DOJ lawyer.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC
A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.
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bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Comedians settle lawsuit over ‘demoralizing’ search program at US airport
Both men said officers at the airport singled them out because they were Black and grilled them about drugs while other passengers watched during separate stops about six months apart
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Untraced cyclosporiasis outbreaks are still on the rise - despite what Trump officials say
The Trump administration maintains the U.S. food supply is safe, even though officials still don’t know what’s causing several outbreaks
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
US man posed as doctor in fraudulent scheme to profit from Ozempic, prosecutors say
Rodney Greer accused of securing unauthorized prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs and selling them to customersAn Illinois man allegedly impersonated doctors – and evidently referred to himself online as “$
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians
Ruling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians' protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US
Case follows whistleblower’s 2021 claims about Meta’s profit-driven disregard for young people’s mental health and user safety.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Former Venezuelan player working for San Diego Padres is detained by ICE
A player development instructor for the San Diego Padres has been detained by U.S. immigration officials
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures
The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".
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bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions
Iran’s authorities say they could shift to offensive operations as Washington considers further sanctions.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Disney sues US regulator, claiming political retaliation over ABC stations
FCC faces scrutiny as Disney claims licence renewal order is tied to political motives against ABC's coverage.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026