Vice President JD Vance held a roundtable with members of Congress as part of a fraud task force. The White House announced the meeting.

TThe White House2026-08-05 14:44

A 26-year-old professional boxer from Afghanistan has appeared in court over allegations that he killed a Scottish woman. Her body was discovered last month inside a suitcase in central Athens. The court appearance marks a new stage in the case, which remains an accusation against the boxer. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and the discovery of her remains.

RReuters2026-08-05 13:57

Lindsay Clancy addressed the judge for the first time during Tuesday’s court proceeding. She agreed to a stipulation of facts intended to move her murder trial forward more quickly. Her lawyers argue that she was mentally ill and should not be held responsible for killing her three young children. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case.

CCBS News2026-08-05 12:53

Investigators say a man was arrested after bringing a loaded gun and ammunition to Trump National Golf Club in California. Authorities allege he gave a false identity and was seen recording preparations for President Trump’s upcoming visit. The arrest has drawn attention to security arrangements at the club. Investigators are examining the man’s actions and identity.

CCBS News2026-08-05 12:22

Two Democrats are competing to become their party’s choice for Michigan’s Senate seat in November. The contest is also framed as a broader struggle between progressives and moderates. It is being viewed as a reckoning for the Democratic Party over how it should move forward in swing states ahead of the 2028 presidential election. Details are provided by FRANCE 24 correspondent Fraser Jackson in Washington.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-05 10:16

Several parts of the world are enduring record-breaking heat this summer. South Korea has experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures above 40°C for a fifth consecutive day. A heatwave is continuing across Europe, prompting Italy to issue its highest-level red heat alert for nearly all major cities. Wildfires are affecting Greece and the northern United States, while drought is disrupting Hungary’s power supply and worsening risks to food and agriculture.

BBBC Chinese2026-08-05 10:00

Russian missiles struck seven locations in Kyiv overnight. More than a dozen people were killed and over twenty others were injured. The attacks also set warehouses ablaze, according to the report.

RReuters2026-08-05 09:02

Retirement may seem far away to young professionals, but inflation, healthcare costs and decades of expenses can make the savings target more difficult than expected. The discussion examines how much money may be needed in retirement, how often a plan should be reviewed, and whether saving requires giving up present enjoyment. Hosts Zhan Jinghe and Lin Pingying speak with Chen Zhuli, head of Maybank Singapore’s community financial services, about building a sound retirement plan through less painful financial management.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-05 08:59

Moderate candidate and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens said she was feeling good about her campaign for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan. In the early hours of Wednesday, Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed remained locked in a tight contest. The race was still closely matched as the candidates sought the nomination. Stevens offered an upbeat assessment of her prospects.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-05 08:53

SpaceX said its revenue nearly doubled in its first earnings report since going public. The rocket company attributed the growth to booming Starlink satellite communications and artificial intelligence businesses. Executives nevertheless warned that the spending spree supporting the company’s lofty ambitions is far from finished. The report highlights both rapid expansion and continuing investment demands.

RReuters2026-08-05 08:52

Five endangered secretarybird chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England. The births represent the zoo’s first successful breeding of the species in its 95-year history. The hatchings mark a notable development in the zoo’s efforts to breed the threatened birds. The chicks are part of a species conservation effort at the facility.

RReuters2026-08-05 07:49

After years marked by war and political instability, Myanmar may be nearing an end to its isolation. New photographs of Aung San Suu Kyi have emerged while Thailand is pressing for greater regional engagement. DW journalist Jared Reed asked former US Ambassador to Myanmar Derek Mitchell how these developments should be understood. The discussion covers Suu Kyi’s legacy, her imprisonment and international scrutiny, the possible reason for releasing the photographs, and obstacles to Myanmar’s return to ASEAN.

DDW News2026-08-05 07:03

An armed suspect was arrested at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Fox News reports on the circumstances surrounding the arrest. The incident took place at a golf club associated with Donald Trump. The report focuses on the suspect, the weapon and the law-enforcement response.

FFox News2026-08-05 03:30

During the Rim of the Pacific exercise, Pearl Harbor has gathered naval vessels from more than 30 countries around the world. The harbor is portrayed as resembling a “United Nations at sea.” VOA reporters boarded the Chilean Navy frigate Almirante Cochrane, also identified as FF-05. The report offers a close look at the South American warship taking part in the multinational exercise.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-05 03:00

Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Haley Stevens held her campaign watch party at the St. Regis in Detroit. The event took place in Detroit, Michigan, as supporters followed the election proceedings. Fox News also used the video item to invite viewers to join its Patriot membership program.

FFox News2026-08-05 01:21

The Phoenix Species Project is putting $200m towards recovering 100 of the world’s most threatened species in the wild and preventing their extinction. It is described as one of the largest funds ever dedicated to species recovery. The initiative brings together the Bezos Earth Fund and Re:wild, a non-profit co-founded by actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Its launch comes as conservationists warn that global biodiversity is declining.

BBBC News2026-08-05 00:46

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at record closing levels. Results from AI-linked companies including Caterpillar and Palantir helped reduce concerns about demand. Crude oil prices and Treasury yields also declined. Investors were encouraged by hopes that a deal could emerge in the Iran war, supporting the broader market.

RReuters2026-08-04 23:50

The European Union says it fully supports Spain after emergency talks on last week’s mass crossing into Ceuta. EU officials also acknowledge that the episode revealed lessons the bloc must address. Spain says about 72,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco, while roughly 70,000 have since returned. The crisis has highlighted divisions among EU members and placed additional strain on relations within the bloc. At least 83 people have died in connection with the crisis.

TTRT World2026-08-04 23:37

BINI members Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha and Sheena discuss the group’s international rise. They reflect on the journey from Coachella to collaborating with DreamWorks on the upcoming animated film “Forgotten Island.” The members describe creating music for the project and consider how it could create new opportunities for Filipino artists. They also discuss representing Filipino culture internationally and the group’s changing musical direction.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-04 23:21

Japan’s Defense Ministry has released its 2026 Defense White Paper, identifying China as the country’s largest strategic challenge. The annual assessment also addresses threats posed by Russia and North Korea, while presenting technology, startup support and expanded military capabilities as tools for protecting Japan. It says the US-Japan alliance will remain the center of Japan’s security policy. The document calls for deeper defense cooperation with Australia, India, NATO and other like-minded partners through joint exercises, equipment sharing and industrial cooperation, while noting that the military balance across the Taiwan Strait is rapidly shifting in China’s favor.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-04 23:15

“Special Report” anchor Bret Baier examines how the Iran conflict is affecting the United States’ missile-defense stockpiles. The report focuses on pressure created by the balance between weapons supply and demand. It highlights concerns surrounding the level of US inventories as the conflict affects missile-defense resources.

FFox News2026-08-04 23:15

“Balance of Power: Late Edition” examines the intersection of politics and global business. Retired Lieutenant General Karen Gibson, a former deputy director of national intelligence for national security partnerships, says newly disclosed incidents involving OpenAI models suggest that a proposed federal review framework for advanced AI systems may need to be mandatory. Jessica Taylor of The Cook Political Report discusses Michigan’s Democratic Senate contest and its significance for the midterm-election path.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-04 23:12

In June, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding intended to help end hostilities. Yet the conflict has continued, with both sides trading strikes and the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked. Fareed Zakaria speaks with expert Sanam Vakil about the war’s repeated shifts between diplomacy and escalation. Retired Lieutenant General Karen Gibson also offers analysis. The discussion asks what provisions would have to be included in a deal for the fighting to end.

CCNN2026-08-04 23:03

Former Pentagon director for Arabian Peninsula Affairs David Des Roches said negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz should focus first on restoring freedom of navigation for commercial shipping. He argued that Iran is using control of the waterway as leverage to deter future US attacks by making them carry what he called an excessively high cost. Des Roches described attacks on neutral civilian vessels as “a textbook definition of a war crime” and referred to charges for clearing mines laid by Iran.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-04 23:02