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BBC News Now
Monday 17 August 2026 · 12:30 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 15 annotated moments · 19 of 30 min on news stories (62%)
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President Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a rare meeting with Hamas, as part of efforts to revive the US peace plan. President Trump also announced he is scaling back joint military drills with South Korea, citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, a move discussed in the context of South Korea's perceived lack of support for the US war with Iran. The discussion noted Trump's history of engaging with authoritarian leaders and the potential implications for regional security.
The public consultation on the Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea ended, ahead of a UK government decision on whether the project can proceed. The oilfield, located west of Shetland, would be the largest undeveloped one in the North Sea, with supporters citing economic benefits and jobs, while critics raise climate concerns. Separately, American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes and Nashville, died at age 36, with representatives describing her as an incredible light. Downing Street declined to comment on a report that Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged text messages with someone posing as President Trump's chief of staff, with the matter referred to relevant authorities.
A remembrance service was held in Swansea for Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, who died last month, with fans gathering to pay tribute. Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, was known for hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and was the first Welsh artist to top the US charts. Finally, Ferrari's first all-electric car, the Luce, sold for $40 million at a Sotheby's charity auction in California, setting a record for a car sold at auction, with proceeds going to the Ferrari Foundation's educational programmes.
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- 9:17
Claim Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields await government approval
The public consultation on the Rosebank oilfield ends today.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 9:17-9:23
- 9:17
Claim Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields await government approval
The public consultation on the Rosebank oilfield ends today.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 9:17-9:23
- 9:26
Claim Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields await government approval
The previous energy secretary Claire Catenya approved the drilling, but a High Court ruling stopped it and Labour abandoned the appeal.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 9:26-9:35
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Claim Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields await government approval
The previous energy secretary Claire Catenya approved the drilling, but a High Court ruling stopped it and Labour abandoned the appeal.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 9:26-9:35
- 13:51 Story begins Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, tributes pour in
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Claim Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, tributes pour in
Hayden Panettiere died at age 36.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 13:51-14:01
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Claim Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, tributes pour in
Panettiere had spoken publicly about her struggles with addiction and mental health.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 16:02-16:10
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Downing Street declined to comment on the matter.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 16:26-16:34
- 16:26
Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Downing Street declined to comment on the matter.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 16:26-16:34
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as Trump's chief of staff, but no significant messages were exchanged and the matter was reported to authorities.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 17:15-17:23
- 17:15
Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as Trump's chief of staff, but no significant messages were exchanged and the matter was reported to authorities.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 17:15-17:23
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
The UK embassy in Washington contacted the White House to raise the matter.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 17:33-17:44
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
The UK embassy in Washington contacted the White House to raise the matter.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 17:36-17:44
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Claim Bonnie Tyler funeral: Swansea says final goodbye to singer
Bonnie Tyler died last month at the age of 75.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 21:12-21:20
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Claim Bonnie Tyler funeral: Swansea says final goodbye to singer
Bonnie Tyler was the first Welsh artist to have a number one hit in America.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 22:06-22:15
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Charged quote Bonnie Tyler funeral: Swansea says final goodbye to singer
Just down to earth, like one of us, go round Swansea shopping. As I said, she never got her roots, so she deserves all this. Far as I was concerned, she was queen of pop, poor stock, no argument. Got all her albums at home, never missed nothing. I met her in Sheffield in 1988 as well during the Hide My Heart tour as well.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 17 August 2026, 22:41-22:46
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