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Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Swansea as Bonnie Tyler's coffin returned home for a service celebrating her life. The singer, who died in July at 75, was remembered with songs, personal anecdotes, and a deep sense of local pride.
Yemen's Houthi group has claimed a series of attacks on Saudi military and economic targets, including a missile strike on a Saudi landing ship and drone attacks on Aramco facilities, escalating tensions that threaten to return the country to full-scale conflict.
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping restrictions across virtually all legal immigration categories, including the Diversity Visa lottery, refugee admissions, family- and employment-based visas, and public charge rules. Analysts project the policies could cut legal immigration by up to 50% and cost the U.S. economy trillions of dollars, sparking legal challenges and employer concerns.
US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it impedes efforts to end the conflict with Iran, saying he views the Strait of Hormuz as 'American territory'. Russia has condemned the threats as pressure tactics, while Iran's foreign minister called US sanctions threats 'doomed to fail'.
Yemen's Houthis said they struck a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, while the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a tanker hit by an unknown projectile off Yanbu. Saudi shipping firm Bahri confirmed its vessel was involved and all crew were safe. The incident is part of a Houthi maritime blockade declared against Saudi Arabia last month.
Iran and Oman have agreed in principle on a temporary maritime transit mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, with talks continuing on a permanent corridor. The deal includes a joint navigational corridor and mine clearance, but Iran insists traffic will not fully normalize until the US lifts its blockade and sanctions.
At least three National Institutes of Health grants totaling $15 million for research on how discrimination affects long-term brain health have been terminated at Emory University and the University of Pittsburgh. Researchers described the moves as scientifically flawed political interference, while termination letters cited a shift in NIH priorities. Both The Guardian and indy100 reported that the Department of Health and Human Services did not provide comment.
Early reviews of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL highlight iterative design and standout AI features like Rambler, while camera improvements and new LED light catch attention. Separately, a case roundup recommends options from Otterbox, Spigen, and Casetify for the new Pro model.
Russia has moved two warships into the Baltic Sea while a new submarine capable of carrying a nuclear tsunami-triggering torpedo began sea trials, according to reports. The deployments come amid escalating rhetoric from Moscow over Western support for Ukraine, though analysts caution that the most extreme threats are unlikely to be carried out.
Ukrainian President Zelensky outlined a peace plan involving a ceasefire and a free economic zone, while a Russian expert predicted that US envoys Witkoff and Kushner will bring concrete proposals to Moscow. The conflicting statements highlight the wide gap between Kyiv and Moscow's positions.
President Trump's call to 'substantially' reduce US-South Korea military exercises has unsettled Seoul, which must balance alliance fidelity with the president's overture to Kim Jong-un. While some see diplomatic potential, critics warn of a weakened deterrent and a return to 'Korea passing.'
France has announced the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats after Tehran barred two French embassy employees from returning, escalating a dispute over allegations of interference and civil society support.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said negotiations with Oman on Strait of Hormuz security have been delayed due to US and Israeli interference, while Tehran and Muscat work on a mechanism to ensure safe passage. Baghaei also reiterated Iran's refusal to accept US conditions for ending the Middle East conflict, warning that countries hosting US troops could face consequences.
Scottie Scheffler won the St Jude Championship by eight shots, his 21st PGA Tour title and first since January. A week later at the BMW Championship, he struggled with his worst score of the season and a visible club-swinging frustration, though he remains No. 1 in FedEx Cup standings and qualified for the Tour Championship.
NASA has shared video of the August 12 total solar eclipse taken from a WB-57 aircraft flying at 50,000 feet. The footage, captured with cameras developed at Langley Research Center, shows the eclipse's progression and a solar prominence, part of an effort to study the Sun's corona.
Five months into the war, Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cut oil traffic by 90%, defying US claims of control and prompting cautious NATO-facilitated talks. As Tehran asserts sovereignty over the waterway, the world faces an energy crisis with no easy resolution.
The United States has cancelled the Ssangyong amphibious landing exercise with South Korea, citing constraints on US forces due to the war in Iran. The move follows President Trump's order to scale back the separate Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising questions about alliance reliability and prompting concerns in Seoul.
Bangladesh has said it is open to joining the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact, with two junior ministers stressing any decision hinges on national interests. Meanwhile, reports of an invitation for Iran to join remain unconfirmed, with Tehran denying receiving any official proposal.
Stray Kids' new EP 'This & That' has debuted atop the Billboard 200, marking the group's ninth No. 1 album and tying the Rolling Stones for second-most among groups. The K-pop act also leads multiple charts, including Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums, while Katseye's 'Wild' was reported separately to have claimed No. 1 in a later week.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed she will return to the Trump-aligned super PAC MAGA Inc. after leaving the administration at the end of August, citing family reasons. President Trump has yet to name her successor, while he has indicated interest in Scott Jennings and Margo Martin for the role.