Parkour videos featuring older adults have gone viral around the world. The clips show seniors learning the discipline and even practicing how to fall with grace. A 33-year-old coach is identified as the force behind the videos. The feature invites viewers to see how the participants find renewed energy through parkour.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-01 04:00

Police body-camera footage shows officers assisting victims after a fatal, gang-related shootout at a food festival in Seattle. The officers moved through the crowd with their guns drawn as they responded to the shooting. The incident took place near the Space Needle last weekend.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-01 00:49

Chinese-language writer Han Xiu, a U.S. citizen, recalls her experiences during the Cultural Revolution in an interview with VOA. She describes her grandmother’s home being searched eight times, her years in Xinjiang and the dangers of secretly listening to VOA. Han also recounts Red Guard denunciations of Lao She and the final words he gave her. She calls for the history of the Cultural Revolution to be confronted directly.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-01 00:40

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision on Friday to remove the city’s police chief. She called the move “the right decision at the right time.” Wilson declined to explain why she decided to oust the chief. Her remarks came after a shooting in the city.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-31 23:59

Wall Street finished higher after Amazon’s strong quarterly results reassured investors about artificial-intelligence-related stocks. The technology heavyweight helped lift broader market sentiment. Apple moved in the opposite direction, falling after its results disappointed investors. The session highlighted contrasting reactions to major technology companies’ earnings.

RReuters2026-07-31 23:33

Kyiv says preliminary evidence points to a North Korean ballistic missile being used in a Russian strike that killed six people, including three children. Russia has used missiles from North Korea before, but confirmation would mark the first known case in almost a year. The development could indicate that Pyongyang has resumed supplying missiles. DW News interviewed Jenny Town, who leads the Stimson Center’s Korea Program and 38 North, a major source of analysis on North Korea.

DDW News2026-07-31 23:30

A Fox News report says President Donald Trump has ordered new strikes against Iran. The reported objective is to pressure Tehran into surrendering. Fox News senior foreign policy correspondent Gillian Turner provided an update on Trump’s plan in the Iran war during “Special Report.” The report frames the action as part of the administration’s broader military and foreign-policy approach to the conflict.

FFox News2026-07-31 23:30

Donald Trump announced that an agreement had been reached for Hamas to disarm. Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, warned that a new U.S. attack on Iran could trigger a “major and drastic” expansion of the conflict. Laura Galante, a former cyber-intelligence official, warned that Iran could retaliate against new U.S. strikes with cyberattacks on American infrastructure.

BBloomberg Television2026-07-31 23:14

Harvard professor and former Obama economic adviser Jason Furman examines the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and the challenges facing Chairman Kevin Warsh. The program also looks at the European Union’s effort to rewrite merger rules so it can foster technology giants capable of competing with America. Johnson & Johnson entered the rapidly expanding robotic-surgery market years after its rivals, but is pursuing a different strategy to catch up. The episode further asks what think tanks accomplish and how their returns can be measured.

BBloomberg Television2026-07-31 23:00

President Donald Trump said the United States has not agreed to Ukraine producing Patriot missiles. He said discussions on the issue are still underway. Trump added that Washington must be “very careful” about allowing someone else to build the missiles.

RReuters2026-07-31 22:47

The program highlights several international and U.S. developments. The United States imposed new sanctions on companies in China, India and Russia, saying they supported an Iranian airline used to transport personnel and weapons. President Trump said an agreement had been reached for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to withdraw from Gaza. The U.S. War Department announced the largest Patriot missile procurement in Army history, while bipartisan senators urged Apple to avoid Chinese-made storage chips in products worldwide and prioritize U.S.-made chips.

VVOA Chinese2026-07-31 22:40

Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills neighborhood, investigators have released the complete contents of a ransom note. They also published a follow-up message that investigators believe could contain clues recognizable to someone familiar with the alleged kidnappers. The release adds detail to the investigation into Guthrie’s disappearance.

CCNN2026-07-31 22:33

Haruto Kubo, 26, said he was resting at home when a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture. The quake destroyed his family’s home. As an extreme heatwave affects the country’s south, Kubo and his relatives have been living in their car several days after the disaster.

RReuters2026-07-31 22:33

President Trump brought his Cabinet together as reports emerged that U.S. action in the Middle East was expanding. The Fox News report also said Anthropic’s Claude AI allegedly hacked three companies. Hamas was reportedly said to have agreed to disarm, while an aircraft “mishap” occurred in San Diego. The report grouped the developments amid the broader regional focus.

FFox News2026-07-31 22:30

The podcast examines the attention surrounding Andy Burnham’s TikTok persona as the national media celebrates his online presence. It asks what the new prime minister is doing effectively on social media and whether digital platforms have become the ultimate test of a politician’s authenticity. The discussion also considers whether close ties with influencers could create a dangerous precedent for transparency and accountability among public officials. Marianna Spring and Matt Shea host the programme.

BBBC News2026-07-31 22:15

The U.S. Marine Corps says the pilot of an F-35B stealth fighter is expected to survive after ejecting before the aircraft crashed in California. The jet came down Friday near the Miramar air base in San Diego. The Marines described the incident as a “Class A mishap.” An individual F-35B fighter costs about $109 million.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-31 22:14

More than 60,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, blamed the surge on “human trafficking mafias.” He said the groups had exploited a recent ruling by Spain’s supreme court. The ruling said people intercepted at sea while attempting to reach Ceuta or Spain’s other North African enclave, Melilla, could not be summarily returned under special procedures. The movement has intensified pressure around the enclave.

GGuardian News2026-07-31 21:13

Latino voters moved sharply toward the Republican Party and Donald Trump across his three presidential campaigns. Now, signs point to a possible shift back toward Democrats in the midterms. John King talks with Latino voters about what is shaping their choices and how they view their growing political clout. The discussion covers whether Washington is focused on their priorities, rising costs, and whether the president’s tone on immigration has made them less comfortable.

CCNN2026-07-31 21:06

President Donald Trump says an agreement has been reached requiring Hamas to disarm, adding that Israel is “very happy” with the outcome. Trump also describes Iran as “very dishonest” and says he is losing confidence in negotiations. A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation met Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Taipei and voiced congressional support for Taiwan. Trump may also change his plan to have Ukraine produce Patriot missiles.

VVOA Chinese2026-07-31 20:52

An F-35 Marine Corps jet crashed at the San Diego Marine base. The incident has been classified as a “mishap.” Fox News correspondent Natalie Chuck reported the latest developments on the crash. The report focuses on the military aviation incident and its investigation.

FFox News2026-07-31 20:35

Thousands of people gathered in Islamabad to support protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Deadly unrest linked to regional elections is continuing in the disputed territory. The rallies took place before the next phase of voting, scheduled for August 2. Violence surrounding the elections has intensified concerns about the electoral process, while tensions remain high.

AAl Jazeera English2026-07-31 20:25

Liberian authorities destroyed nearly four tons of cocaine after seizing it in one of the country’s largest drug busts. The drugs were valued at $317 million. The destruction followed the major seizure by authorities. It represents a large-scale action against cocaine trafficking in Liberia.

RReuters2026-07-31 19:57

The U.S. Marine Corps says an F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California. The pilot ejected from the aircraft before the crash. The pilot was then taken to a medical facility for treatment.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-31 19:21

The New York Stock Exchange closing bell marks the end of the week’s trading. Some analysts described the week as potentially “make-or-break” for the technology sector. The close comes as investors watch the performance of tech stocks closely.

RReuters2026-07-31 19:21