The Phoenix Species Project is launching a $200m fund to help restore 100 of the world’s most threatened species in the wild and prevent their extinction. The initiative is described as one of the largest funds devoted to species recovery. It is a partnership between the Bezos Earth Fund and Re:wild, a non-profit co-founded by actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The project comes amid warnings from conservationists about declining global biodiversity.

BBBC News2026-08-05 00:46

OutKick founder Clay Travis discusses the political field ahead of key races on The Will Cain Show. He warns that candidates associated with rising socialist views are gaining ground. Travis frames the development as a danger, using emphatic language about the political direction. The segment focuses on the candidates, the upcoming races and the perceived growth of socialist ideas.

FFox News2026-08-05 00:45

Iran and Oman have moved forward in discussions on arranging vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The talks are addressing both technical and political questions, but the two sides have not reached a final deal. One framework under consideration would place inbound shipping under Iranian control, while Oman would facilitate outbound vessels after informing Tehran. Iranian officials maintain that the discussions are strictly bilateral between Tehran and Muscat.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-05 00:37

Palestinians in Gaza City have held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and al-Hassayna families. Their bodies were recovered only after airstrikes in Gaza in 2023. Relatives said Israeli aircraft hit residential buildings belonging to the families in the Sabra neighborhood. At the time, Israel’s military said its forces were targeting Hamas command centers, tunnels, weapons facilities, launch positions and armed cells.

DDW News2026-08-05 00:15

Wildfires, deadly heat waves over cities and record-warm oceans are affecting different parts of the globe. A strengthening super El Niño makes 2026 feel as though it could become the hottest year on record. So far, however, the year ranks only third in the record books. The forecast suggests that may change soon, as El Niño is expected to drive temperatures higher.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-05 00:12

Venezuela’s formerly prominent refinery network has deteriorated through disrepair and a lack of investment. Key facilities are operating at only a fraction of their capacity. The country is weighing expensive efforts to rehabilitate its oil infrastructure as the decline continues.

RReuters2026-08-05 00:01

Co-hosts of Fox News’ “The Five” discuss President Donald Trump’s warning to Iran. Trump said Tehran has a “last chance” to reach a deal or face “decapitation.” The discussion focuses on the implications for US-Iran diplomacy, nuclear negotiations and national security. The segment presents the warning as a stark choice facing Iran.

FFox News2026-08-05 00:00

Singapore has removed the 15-month wait-out requirement for private homeowners seeking non-subsidised HDB resale flats. The move ends one of the government’s property cooling measures. PropNex executive chairman Ismail Gafoor discusses why the rule was lifted and what the change could mean for HDB resale prices. The conversation also considers the implications for people thinking about right-sizing their homes.

CCNA2026-08-05 00:00

The Dow and S&P 500 ended the session at record closing levels. Results from AI-related companies, including Caterpillar and Palantir, helped calm concerns about demand. The market also responded to hopes that a deal could be reached in the Iran war. Those expectations coincided with declines in crude oil prices and Treasury yields. The gains reflected both corporate earnings and optimism about developments in the Middle East.

RReuters2026-08-04 23:50

The European Union says it has shown solidarity with Spain after emergency discussions about last week’s mass crossing into Ceuta. Officials also concede that the episode exposed lessons the bloc must learn. Spain says roughly 72,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco, while about 70,000 have since gone back. The crisis has revealed disagreements among EU members and placed additional strain on relations within the bloc. At least 83 people have died during the crisis.

TTRT World2026-08-04 23:37

Lebanese and Israeli delegations have gathered in Rome for another round of negotiations. The talks are scheduled to continue through Thursday. Israel’s military withdrawal from Lebanon and the creation of pilot zones in southern Lebanon are leading items on the agenda. Political analyst Kamel Wazne discusses what Lebanon could gain from establishing the pilot zones.

TTRT World2026-08-04 23:26

BINI members Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha and Sheena discuss the group’s international rise, from Coachella to its latest collaboration with DreamWorks. The partnership involves creating music for the upcoming animated film “Forgotten Island.” In an Associated Press interview at San Diego Comic-Con, the members consider what it means to represent Filipino culture internationally. They also describe how the film project could create new opportunities for Filipino artists and reflect the group’s musical evolution.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-04 23:21

Japan’s Defense Ministry released its 2026 defense white paper on Aug. 4, identifying China as the country’s greatest strategic challenge. The document says Japan will continue to place the U.S.-Japan alliance at the center of its security policy. It also urges stronger defense cooperation with Australia, India and NATO-aligned countries through exercises, equipment sharing and industrial partnerships. The paper highlights new forms of warfare, including expanded battlefield use of artificial intelligence and drones, and says the military balance between China and Taiwan is shifting rapidly in China’s favor.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-04 23:15

“Special Report” anchor Bret Baier examines how the Iran conflict is affecting US missile-defense stockpiles. The report focuses on pressure facing American weapons inventories as supply and demand come under strain. It highlights the conflict’s impact on the level of available missile-defense resources.

FFox News2026-08-04 23:15

“Balance of Power: Late Edition” examines the intersection of politics and global business. The program turns to Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary and what it could signal for the midterm election strategy. Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors editor at The Cook Political Report, discusses the contest. Retired Lieutenant General Karen Gibson says newly disclosed incidents involving OpenAI models suggest that a proposed federal review framework for advanced AI systems may need to be mandatory.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-04 23:12

Images show the destruction left by devastating wildfires in Spokane, Washington. Homes and other structures were destroyed by the flames. Dozens of major fires have burned across Washington and Oregon for weeks, covering the air with smoke and soot. The live report focuses on the damage in Spokane.

RReuters2026-08-04 23:08

In June, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that raised hopes for an end to hostilities. Instead, the two sides have continued exchanging strikes, while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked. CNN’s Fareed Zakaria speaks with expert Sanam Vakil about the conflict’s continuing swings between diplomacy and escalation. He also consults retired Lieutenant General Karen Gibson, identified as a former intelligence director at CENTC, on what a settlement would need to contain.

CCNN2026-08-04 23:03

Former Pentagon director for Arabian Peninsula Affairs David Des Roches says the central aim of negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz is to restore commercial shipping’s freedom of navigation. He argues that Iran is using control of the waterway as leverage to deter future US attacks by making them carry an excessively high cost. Des Roches calls Iran’s attacks on neutral civilian vessels “a textbook definition of a war crime” and refers to charges for clearing mines laid by Iran.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-04 23:02

A BBC undercover investigation examines the growing use of an unproven cancer treatment. It found that the treatment may expose patients to harm. Journalist Paul Heaney investigates people selling hopes of a cancer cure to vulnerable patients. The report questions claims made around the treatment and highlights the risks faced by those seeking help.

BBBC News2026-08-04 23:01

The United States is voicing optimism that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as today or tomorrow. Iran’s president, meanwhile, accused Washington of failing to recognize its own limits. He said Tehran is acting only to defend its borders and does not intend to prolong the conflict. The optimism among US officials is now under scrutiny.

TTRT World2026-08-04 22:59

Treasury Secretary Bessent said the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz may have a chance for a breakthrough, with an agreement to reopen the waterway possibly reached soon. Secretary of State Rubio said talks between the United States and Iran over the strait had made progress, but described the denuclearization of Iran’s regime as the “final agreement.” Officials from Russia and Ukraine said airstrikes and drone attacks had killed civilians on both sides. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 1,700 people have been confirmed dead in the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-04 22:51

Palestinians held a mass funeral in Gaza on Tuesday for more than 100 bodies recovered after a deadly Israeli strike in 2023. The remains were found only recently, long after the attack. On November 22, 2023, Israeli warplanes flattened a residential block in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood. More than 300 people were killed in the strike, which came weeks into the war with Hamas.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-04 22:50

Bloomberg Television examines SpaceX’s first earnings report in its market program, The Close. The show delivers news and analysis around the final moments before and after Wall Street’s closing bell. Guests include portfolio managers, equity research specialists, company executives and business leaders. Their discussion places SpaceX’s results within the broader context of market activity and corporate performance.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-04 22:47

Co-hosts of ‘The Five’ assess recent remarks by Democratic Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. The two candidates are competing in the Democratic primary. Jesse Watters uses blunt language to describe what he believes could happen to Democrats if the situation develops as discussed. The segment focuses on the candidates’ comments and the political stakes of their primary contest.

FFox News2026-08-04 22:30