Furious Trump sends sweary threat to Oman as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

August 17, 2026 · The Independent

NHS programme could prevent 100 kidney transplants being rejected each year
In addition to ensuring blood types match, scientists will now align white blood cells as closely as possible
Firms face pressure from shifting demand after weight-loss pills approved
New research found 34% of Britons would consider taking weight loss medication in tablet form rather than injections.
Palestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlers
A Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers for over a week has ar
Esports World Cup 2026: Team Falcons Reclaim Club Championship Lead; Dralii Makes History As First Player To Win Three EWC Titles
Paris, August 17: Week 6 of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 has concluded, and after an incredible weekend of competiti
Meet the parents putting kids on Ozempic — and it’s dividing doctors: ‘Don’t fully understand long-term effects’
While pediatric GLP-1 use remains relatively rare, experts say it is poised to grow.