Iran Ceasefire in peril as Iran closes strait over Lebanon strikes In a social media post, Trump said the surge of US warships and troops will remain around Iran “until such time as the real agreement reached is fully complied with.” 09/04/2026
Moments 100 years of Route 66: The ultimate drive on America’s ‘Mother Road’ With its glowing neon signs, retro diners and restored motels, Route 66 continues to attract travellers wanting to experience one of the world’s most iconic road trips. 09/04/2026
Culture news 'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs death Perry, 54, had openly struggled for decades with addictions, but had appeared to colleagues to be beating his demons when he died in 2023. 08/04/2026
Iran Israel ready to 'return to battle' against Iran, Netanyahu says In a televised speech, Netanyahu also hit back at opposition leaders who chastised him for agreeing to the truce before Israel achieved its objectives in the war. 08/04/2026
Iran Closing Strait of Hormuz 'completely unacceptable,' White House says One of the major points in the two-week ceasefire agreement was that Iran would allow the resumption of shipping through Hormuz, easing a disruption in the flow of oil and gas which has sent prices soaring around the world. 08/04/2026
USA Ceasefire offers Trump exit as Iran war becomes political liability The ceasefire deal with Iran might come at the right moment for Donald Trump, as it could stop the erosion of domestic support for the President. But Trump is left facing scrutiny over why and for what did the US get into war. 08/04/2026
Lebanon Lebanon not part of Iran ceasefire agreement, Trump tells US media Israel has rarely struck central Beirut since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war on 2 March but has regularly struck southern and eastern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs. 08/04/2026
Europe News Europe hails US-Iran ceasefire. Yet major questions hang over deal The US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves several crucial questions unanswered for Europeans, who now find themselves excluded from the diplomatic process and scrambling to contain the ripple effects from the war. 08/04/2026
Culture news Viral dead air: Artemis II astronauts give Trump the silent treatment A clip of the Artemis II crew’s silence to Donald Trump's praise and ranting has gone viral. 08/04/2026
Travel News Road trips for gig trips: New app can curate music travel itineraries Music tourism has become one of travel’s hottest trends and now a US-based app is aiming for similar chart-topping popularity. 08/04/2026
Iran Iran's defence-industrial base 'completely' destroyed, Hegseth says The Pentagon chief also said the United States is "watching" Iran's enriched uranium, which Washington targeted in strikes last year, and will take action if Tehran does not give it up. 08/04/2026
Cuba Cuban women rally against US blockade as energy crisis deepens Cuba produces only 40% of the fuel it consumes and the shortage has paralysed the country, affecting its health system, public transportation and the production of goods and services. 07/04/2026
Iran Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Hormuz strait One-fifth of the world's oil typically passes through the strait and Iran's chokehold during the war has sent energy prices soaring around the world. 07/04/2026
Iraq US journalist Shelly Kittleson released by Iraqi militant group Like many freelancers, Shelly Kittleson often worked on a shoestring budget and without the protections afforded by large news organisations to staff. 07/04/2026
Iran 'Only the president knows' what he will do on Iran, White House says Trump had threatened to target Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed a deal to end the war on Tuesday, saying he was "considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil." 07/04/2026
The Cube Why did Italy deny US bombers access to an Italian airbase? Claims circulating online suggest Italy denied US military aircraft access to the Sigonella base in Sicily for political reasons linked to the war in Iran. However, official statements and reporting from multiple sources indicate the situation is more procedural than political. 07/04/2026
Iran Trump says 'whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran refuses deal Previously, the US president has warned that unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the US would unleash what he called the "complete demolition" of Iran's critical infrastructure overnight on Wednesday. 07/04/2026
Iran Iran still refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's deadline The Tehran regime has pushed back on the US president's ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump again reiterated his threat of Iran's "complete demolition" by the end of his deadline. 07/04/2026
The Cube Fact check: How can a country actually withdraw from NATO? Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of the North Atlantic alliance over European countries' reticence to join the war in Iran. However, questions remain over how exactly he would be able to do so, both under domestic law and NATO treaties. 03/04/2026
Iran US launches search after state TV says American pilot ejected in Iran The incident is the first report of a US fighter jet being downed in Iranian territory since the United States and Israel launched its war on the Islamic republic on 28 February. 03/04/2026