An education dialogue in Singapore examined how parents can break out of cycles of comparison and avoid joining an education “arms race.” Jie-min Liu said young people are not fragile “glass” that cannot withstand failure, but more like resilient glass marbles. She argued that society should give them suitable and varied opportunities to try and gain experience, helping them develop the ability to rise again after challenges and setbacks. The discussion also addressed excessive focus on examination results and the promotion of holistic education.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-07-27 12:05

The Federal Reserve is due to meet this week, with markets assigning a one-in-three probability to an interest-rate increase. Kathleen Brooks of XTB says the central bank is unlikely to change policy while the Middle East conflict drives sharp swings in oil prices. In her view, inflation linked to oil costs is beyond the Fed’s control.

RReuters2026-07-27 12:05

Former Democratic Party chair Huwai Wai was detained by UK border officials for nearly 10 hours after arriving at London Heathrow following his release from prison in Hong Kong. He told BBC Chinese that he had not applied for asylum, while confirming that British authorities refused him entry and granted only seven days of immigration bail. He must report to airport border control when that period ends and face deportation. Wai also recalled losing both parents while imprisoned and reuniting with his wife and children in Britain.

BBBC Chinese2026-07-27 12:00

A shooting at a Seattle food festival left three people dead and several others wounded, including a toddler. Authorities said two people apparently began firing at each other during the incident. The festival was held one block from the city’s iconic Space Needle. One suspect, described only as a “young person,” has been taken into custody, while officers continue searching for a second person believed to be involved.

CCNN2026-07-27 11:23

Wildfires are continuing to burn across France and Spain, with crisis meetings scheduled as the emergency persists. Firefighters battling a blaze outside Bordeaux say it may take months before it is fully extinguished. Heat produced by the fires has contributed to thunderstorms in the area, while further hot weather is expected this week. In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is visiting places affected by the Castellón forest fires, including Vall d’Uixó near Valencia, where as many as 6,500 hectares have been scorched.

BBBC News2026-07-27 11:14

Wildfires in Spain and France have entered a sixth consecutive day as firefighters contend with worsening weather conditions. More than 300,000 people were evacuated across the two countries over the weekend. Temperatures are forecast to climb further in central Spain on Monday and in France from Tuesday, adding pressure to ongoing firefighting efforts.

BBloomberg Television2026-07-27 09:55

The United Nations warns that as many as two-thirds of Gaza’s population could face hunger by the end of the year. Thousands of families now rely wholly on humanitarian assistance, while international aid organisations say their funding is running short. Israeli attacks have destroyed farmland and businesses, removing people’s means of supporting themselves. Families in central Gaza describe how aid has become essential to their survival.

AAl Jazeera English2026-07-27 09:45

Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said three self-radicalised Singaporean males, aged 14, 15 and 19, were detained under the Internal Security Act during the past three months. The cases were unrelated, but all three had planned attacks in Singapore. Two intended to target their schools. Education Minister Desmond Lee said schools would not impose blanket security measures such as checking every bag. The statements place the focus on the individual cases while rejecting a universal tightening of school security.

CCNA2026-07-27 09:31

Global markets respond to a pause in military strikes between the United States and Iran, sending Brent crude lower as diplomatic efforts gain momentum. President Donald Trump says every option remains available in the Iran war and claims the United States has more munitions than it needs. Iran and Oman are holding talks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi attacks continue to endanger Red Sea oil routes, while Gulf nations speed up efforts to reduce their dependence on Hormuz.

BBloomberg Television2026-07-27 07:33

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and digital assistants into factories, power plants and industrial operations. With productivity slowing, supply chains disrupted and energy demand rising, industrial AI is emerging as a new frontier. The technology can help companies convert operational data into measurable business results. Cognite founder John Markus Lervik discusses with CNA’s Asia Now how AI could reshape manual labour and where the largest opportunities may lie.

CCNA2026-07-27 07:06

The program examines an extended pause in strikes between the United States and Iran as Oman hosts talks on the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have plunged as tensions between Washington and Tehran ease. The discussion also turns to the Federal Reserve and upcoming technology-company earnings, alongside China’s chipmakers. The coverage presents the developments as a market and geopolitical focus rather than a new escalation.

BBloomberg Television2026-07-27 07:04

Israeli settlers have reportedly entered a compound near the village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank. Video shows them inside the Abu Faza compound and around Palestinian homes. The area has faced repeated settler attacks, with residents often subjected to harassment. The incident is described as the latest in a series of violent settler incidents across the occupied West Bank. Separately, one Palestinian was injured during an Israeli raid in Qalandiya refugee camp, north of occupied East Jerusalem.

AAl Jazeera English2026-07-27 06:37

Mathieu van der Poel secured victory in the legendary final stage of the Tour de France after a lengthy breakaway. He moved clear alongside Tadej Pogacar and resisted the pursuing peloton’s comeback to hold the lead. Pogacar finished by claiming his fifth Tour de France title.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-27 05:58

Work Feed examines how employees can distinguish between difficult management as a normal part of working life and poor leadership that should prompt them to leave. Nat Fetalvero, Gerald Tan and producer Ho Pei Ning discuss workplace favouritism, micromanagement and managers who avoid accountability. They also consider ways to navigate office hierarchy and recognise when a toxic boss may be holding back an employee’s career growth.

CCNA2026-07-27 00:00

German police said a 21-year-old man was shot dead one day after he allegedly drove a minivan into people near Berlin’s Pride celebrations. Authorities said the man had a record of Islamist extremist activity. A Reuters breaking-news editor explains what officials had previously known about him and why he had been flagged for possible terror links.

RReuters2026-07-26 23:44

Co-hosts of ‘The Big Weekend Show’ discuss a civilian nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia. They also focus on Houthi strikes against Saudi oil facilities. The program examines how the Iran war is affecting oil and gas prices. The attacks are framed as the “tentacles of terrorism.”

FFox News2026-07-26 23:00

Berlin’s Pride celebrations were disrupted by a deadly attack. Police say a 21-year-old suspect allegedly drove a vehicle into a crowd before assaulting people with a blade. Officers later found the suspect, who reportedly threatened them with a weapon and was then shot dead. Authorities also say he had previous criminal convictions. Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the attack and urged unity, saying Germany would defend freedom and democratic values. Memorials have since appeared across the city.

AAl Jazeera English2026-07-26 22:25

With roughly 100 days remaining before the US midterm elections, Democrats should be positioned for a major victory. Yet warning signs are emerging across several areas. The analysis examines super PACs and campaign financing, party approval ratings, national trends and Cook Report projections. It also breaks down the electoral math and considers what Democrats need to win in November, including key Senate races where leads are being assessed.

CCNN2026-07-26 22:00

A deadly vehicle attack struck Berlin’s Pride celebrations, killing one person and injuring 29 others. Germany’s interior minister described the assault on the capital’s event as an act of Islamist terror. Police later found the suspected attacker’s hideout in a community garden in western Spandau. Officers opened fire after the suspect reportedly ran toward them with a bladed weapon, and Berlin’s interior minister confirmed a major operation.

DDW News2026-07-26 22:00

A man suspected of launching a terror rampage at a Berlin Pride event has been killed by police gunfire. German police said Abdul Ballout rushed toward officers with a knife and died at the scene. Prosecutors allege that he drove a van into a crowd and stabbed several people. The attack left one woman dead and at least 29 others injured. Ballout was a 21-year-old German citizen of Lebanese background who was already known to police.

BBBC News2026-07-26 21:47

Wildfires continue to devastate southwest France, prompting around 220,000 people to leave their homes in one of the country’s largest peacetime evacuations. France 24 reporter Luke Shrago has watched the crisis unfold firsthand. From Lège-Cap-Ferret, he described what he encountered on the ground and shared his observations of the ongoing emergency.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-26 21:43

German authorities say the suspect in the deadly attack at Berlin Pride was shot and killed during a confrontation with police in a suburb. The attack left one person dead and 29 others injured. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, died Sunday evening after authorities searched for him for nearly 24 hours following the assault in central Berlin.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-26 21:14

Wildfires continue to burn across France and Spain, increasing pressure on Bordeaux’s mayor to order a full evacuation of the historic city. Police in nearby areas are going from door to door, urging residents to leave and helping move people away from danger. The situation is placing the city’s residents and authorities under growing strain as the fires spread in the region.

DDW News2026-07-26 20:30

Dense smoke rose over a vast pine forest outside Bordeaux as firefighters hurried to extinguish new flames before they widened the fire. Florian Lointier of the Paris Fire Brigade described the operation as intense and titanic. A military unit from Paris was sent to southwest France to support crews already worn down by the effort. More than 5,000 firefighters, military personnel, police officers and volunteers are battling the ferocious wildfire, which has triggered one of the largest evacuations.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-26 20:04