Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign a defence pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign a defence pact

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement - which commits all three countries to defending each other if attacked. The deal brings together three of the world's most powerful Muslim-majority countries. But although it pledges mutual support, it provides no specifics on the obligations of each party. The move to boost security cooperation follows the turmoil in the region triggered by the US war against Iran, which has drawn in Saudi Arabia and restricted its oil exports. Also in the programme: A mega fine for Meta - what does it mean for children's safety on social media platforms? And 50 years on, the punks still pogo-ing like it's 1976. (Photo: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif looks on after they signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. Credit: Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Turkish Presidential Press Office/Handout via Reuters)

Teen carries out mass shooting at Thai school

At least seven people have died in Thailand after a teenage boy shot his grandparents and some schoolteachers on the outskirts of the capital city, Bangkok. Authorities say the suspected shooter, 14, is also dead. The Thai prime minister has said the attack was "well prepared" with "clear steps and clear goals". Also in the programme: A US court fines the social media giant Meta more than a half a billion dollars and labels it a public nuisance; an Iranian political prisoner tells us what it is like to fall foul of the Revolutionary Guards; and the promise and peril of a virus designed by AI. (Photo shows police officers responding to a school shooting in Bang Kruai district, Thailand, on 7 August 2026. Credit: Rungroj Yongrit/EPA)

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries

Ukraine hits Russian oil refineries as Russa retaliates with ballistic missiles. Also in the programme: Is the US running dangerously low on hi-tech munitions? And the 97-year-old American woman daredevil flying on wings. (Photo: A man looking at a mobile charging point in Crimea on the Black Sea as power outages continue as a result of strikes. Credit: Reuters)

Fifa chief remains in post

Gianni Infantino remains Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco, where he apologised for "errors" he made. Has the boss of world football done enough to save himself? HIs critics - especially in Europe - say they're not done yet. Also in the programme: Ukraine carries out more strikes on Russian oil refineries; has Myanmar's military ruler broken out of diplomatic isolation; and we'll hear from a supporter of the black Cambridge professor who's resigned over allegations of fabrication and plagiarism who says the issue here turns on racism. (Photo shows a file photo of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Credit: Zac Goodwin/PA)

Fifa President faces his critics

The embattled Fifa President Gianni Infantino tries to shore up support at a crisis meeting in Morocco. We hear from his critics and his fans, including the head of Malawi's football association. Also on the programme: We speak to the Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk who went on hunger strike in solidarity with thousands of students in India as they demanded change; and what does the victory of a progressive candidate in a Democratic primary for the Senate say about the party, its platform and its chances in November's US midterm elections? (Photo: Fifa's Africa regional office in Sale, Morocco Credit: Jalal Morchidi/EPA/Shutterstock)