A Senate committee is voting on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The action concerns his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week. That hearing examined his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel will also decide whether to refer the matter to the Justice Department for possible prosecution.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 09:53

A proposed agreement involving Iran would give Tehran greater control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The prospect is helping keep oil prices below $80 a barrel. Gold has recorded its strongest one-day rise in six months as investors reconsider the outlook for inflation and interest rates. Wall Street remains cautious after disappointing chip-sector earnings and before a crucial U.S. jobs report.

RReuters2026-08-06 09:45

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made his first appearance before Chilean supporters at Santiago’s Colo-Colo stadium on August 5. The joyful scenes were so intense they could have been mistaken for celebrations of a World Cup victory. The trophy was not a championship prize, but Vozinha’s arrival. The 40-year-old became an international star during the recent FIFA World Cup, helping the small African island nation advance beyond the group stage before a narrow round-of-32 defeat by Argentina.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 09:43

Gianni Infantino has remained in place despite widespread demands for his resignation. FIFA’s board issued a statement after a meeting in Rabat. The board described the gathering as “constructive and positive.” It also said it had “reaffirmed their full support for Gianni Infantino.”

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 09:41

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon are carrying out a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. Their work is intended to prepare the station for future upgrades to its power system. NASA is providing the live coverage of the activity.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 09:37

President Trump took part in a reception for Team USA. The event was held at the White House. The brief announcement identifies Trump and Team USA as the central participants. No further details about the reception are provided.

TThe White House2026-08-06 09:32

Pope Leo XIV met Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey at St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday. McConaughey attended the pope’s weekly audience alongside his wife, Camila Alves. The meeting brought the actor to the Vatican for the regular public gathering. It was presented as a visit involving both McConaughey and Alves.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 09:30

White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller says the Cold War has returned to the United States. Appearing on “Hannity,” he argues that America’s mainstream will “thunderously reject” communism. His remarks frame domestic opposition to communism as a forceful political response. The statement centers on the ideological conflict Miller says is now being felt at home.

FFox News2026-08-06 09:30

Parts of Santiago island in Cape Verde have lost much of their postcard-perfect beach image. For decades, sea sand has been illegally removed to supply the construction industry, steadily eating away at the coastline. The trade is now threatening local ecosystems and contributing to farmland salinization. Women are also being pushed to risk their health in order to survive through this illegal activity.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 09:13

The United Nations says drone attacks have become the main cause of civilian deaths in Sudan. They accounted for 80% of civilian casualties during the first four months of 2026. Sudan has been engulfed in an all-out war since April 2023 between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese military. A conflict-monitoring group estimates that at least 59,000 people have been killed, while aid organisations say the toll is likely a substantial undercount.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 09:10

An outbreak caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora has reached 47 US states. More than 10,000 cases have been reported, with over 500 people hospitalized and two deaths recorded. Several sources of fresh produce are suspected of helping spread the parasite. The infection causes explosive diarrhea. The report also examines whether the cases stem from one outbreak or several and questions lettuce as a possible source.

DDW News2026-08-06 09:06

In the 1930s, Japanese authorities responded to the spread of leprosy by confining patients in sanatoriums, including facilities on Nagashima. The disease attacks nerves and can deform the body. Although treatments emerged in the late 1940s, the government did not end forced confinement until 1996. By then, many patients had been cured for decades but remained separated from society under the policy.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 09:03

Iran says it has reached the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran denies that the United States is involved in the negotiations. US President Donald Trump has recently maintained that an agreement to reopen the strategically important waterway is imminent. The report examines the differing claims surrounding the proposed arrangement and the role of Washington.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 09:02

Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a route for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries are finalising arrangements to jointly manage the strategic waterway. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said they had reached an understanding on shipping routes and were working through additional details. Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reported live from Tehran.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-06 09:00

Japan has marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima. A peace bell rang at the precise time a U.S. B-29 dropped the bomb. Those attending observed a minute of silence as the anniversary was commemorated. The ceremony recalled the moment that remains central to Hiroshima’s remembrance.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 09:00

More than 400 migrant workers sought help from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower at the end of June after allegedly being denied wages. The reasons many workers hesitate to lodge complaints remain a central concern. National Trades Union Congress secretary-general Ng Chee Meng said in a Facebook video on Aug. 3 that most affected workers had found new jobs, while some chose to return home. Interviews with workers, employers and aid groups examine the roots of the problem and gaps in the system.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-06 09:00

A drone carrying an explosive device was found on the runway at Leipzig Airport in Germany and defused. A second flying object later hit a cargo aircraft, causing minor damage. Air traffic at the airport was halted for two hours. A possible Russian connection is being suggested, while Germany’s interior minister says the incident represents a new dimension of threat to the country.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 08:59

Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded dozens, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine’s depleted air defences failed to intercept any of Moscow’s missiles launched overnight. Zelenskyy has again told allies that his country needs additional air-defence systems. The United Nations said July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 08:47

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters and Sean Hannity offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top news. The program presents fresh perspectives from the three hosts. It focuses on the leading stories being discussed that day.

FFox News2026-08-06 08:45

Live coverage from Assisi, Italy, shows Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. The service is taking place during his visit to the Umbrian hilltop town. The broadcast focuses on the religious ceremony at the basilica.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 08:36

In a small Spanish farming village, retired shepherd Joaquin Tapioles is getting ready to observe next week’s total solar eclipse. The event is described as the first of its kind in a century. Inspired as a boy by the mysteries of the sky, Tapioles built his own observatory and plans to watch the eclipse from there.

RReuters2026-08-06 08:10

A motorbike caravan promoting Ebola awareness has been launched in Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Motorcycle taxi drivers, officials and community leaders took part in urging residents to follow preventive measures. Authorities are working to prevent a resurgence of the disease in North Kivu province.

RReuters2026-08-06 08:09

Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell discusses the demands created by a new era of sustained lunar activity and space exploration. The accidental collision of a four-ton SpaceX rocket stage with the Moon highlights the widening gap between humanity’s expanding presence in space and the institutions needed to manage it responsibly. His analysis moves beyond the mechanics of the impact to examine the broader need for international space traffic governance and coordination.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 08:06

A federal judge has blocked New York’s law targeting masks worn by ICE agents. The measure would have prohibited the agents from covering their faces and required them to display visible identification badges. Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas reported on the ruling. The case centers on immigration enforcement, law-enforcement identification and the authority of federal courts.

FFox News2026-08-06 08:00