Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms

August 8, 2026 · Al Jazeera

Medics among six Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks across West Bank
Since January, Palestinians have reported more than 11,000 Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank, officials say.
Puerto Rico rations water as severe drought leaves reservoirs depleted
Puerto Rico is beginning 48-hour water rationing for more than 180,000 households as severe drought depletes reservoirs.
US appeals court halts White House ballroom construction
A federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction on a ballroom project.
US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.
The hidden illegal children's homes plaguing Britain: The girl plied with alcohol and cocaine before being raped by her 'carers' and the boys groomed and exploited by drug gangs... all while owners rake in thousands from councils
A supposed sanctuary for vulnerable teenagers and two similar unregistered homes in Kent run by the same company earned