28 August 2026

Oil rigs are pictured in Cabimas, south of Lake Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela, on January 31, 2026.

Trump says US has 'historic' deal to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

The agreement would grant the US majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, Trump said.

A composite of the front pages of the FT and the Sun on 29 August 2026.

'Healey to defer defence spend target' and 'Fergie's coming home'

Several papers focus on the UK defence spending targets and Chancellor John Healey's plans to shelve his target.

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Canada poaches dozens of top US researchers for its universities

Lured by millions of new research funding from the Carney government, 48 US researchers in fields like climate and medicine will soon be moving north.

Hovland in tie for lead at Tour Championship

Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard in tie for the lead at 10 under, heading into the weekend at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.

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'It's a full circle moment' - Friends go from Emerge crowd to performers

Andrew Cairns, Ben Donnelly and Reece Harvey once attended Emerge together as fans - now all three friends are on the festival line-up.

Tennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton

Thousands of fans have signed an online petition asking the airport to be named after her.

A magician and a maverick - this could be Cherki's moment for Man City

After two goals and a swaggering display against Crystal Palace, Phil McNulty asks if this is Rayan Cherki's time to shine for Manchester City.

A black and white photo of Charli XCX leaning against a wall as she sings into a microphone. There is a bright white wall behind her which silhouettes her body.

Charli XCX electrifies Reading Festival with era-spanning set

The British singer and Irish rock band Fontaines DC both headlined the first night of Reading for 2026.

Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage is interviewed after their 4-1 defeat by Manchester City

'Sometimes a player is sold an hour before kick-off'

Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage talks about the uncertainty of coaching during the transfer window.