Hackers have mounted a wave of sophisticated attacks against Wall Street firms in recent days, according to people familiar with the matter. The activity has focused on information systems at major money managers. Point72 Asset Management told investors on Wednesday that it had been attacked. Initial indications suggested that no client information was stolen, although the firm was still reviewing the incident. The report also says Iran announced that it had reached a deal with Oman.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 11:23

Taiwan began its annual military exercises on Wednesday. The drills are designed to simulate a response to a possible Chinese invasion of the self-governed island. Beijing claims Taiwan as its own, making the exercises part of the island’s preparations for a potential attack.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 11:15

Investors are responding differently to earnings from Microsoft and Meta. Fund manager Mikhail Zverev says that, despite challenges from cloud investment, all hyperscalers remain low-risk beneficiaries of artificial intelligence growth. The view frames the sector as broadly positioned to gain from expanding AI demand, even as individual companies receive different market reactions to their results.

RReuters2026-08-06 11:09

NASA is conducting U.S. Spacewalk 96 at the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon are set to leave the Quest airlock. They will install hardware to modify the station’s 3B power channel. The work will also prepare the station for a future installation of an International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array.

RReuters2026-08-06 11:04

Odesa, in south-western Ukraine, is the country’s third-largest city and was once an economic powerhouse. With Russia occupying most of Ukraine’s coastline, the region has taken on even greater importance. Residents nevertheless continue with their everyday routines. BBC correspondent Paul Adams travelled to Odesa as Russia intensified its war at sea. His report includes the sound of drones, air-raid sirens and a journey with the navy.

BBBC News2026-08-06 11:00

Extreme heat, extended drought and climate change are raising the danger of destructive wildfires across Europe. In France’s Gironde region, firefighters and volunteers are shown battling a blaze described as one of the most severe since World War II. Their efforts underscore the urgent demand for stronger prevention, more advanced early-warning systems and closer European cooperation. The goal is to better protect communities and forests from a worsening climate threat.

DDW News2026-08-06 11:00

Former Obama fundraiser Allison Huynh appeared on Fox & Friends First to discuss Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan. The segment focused on Sen. John Fetterman’s challenge to the candidate described as far-left. Fetterman’s pointed wording is presented as the central political development. The discussion centers on the Michigan contest and the response to El-Sayed’s win.

FFox News2026-08-06 11:00

A Senate committee is voting on whether to hold Dr Fauci in contempt of Congress. The proceedings are being covered live. The vote is the focus of the ongoing session.

GGuardian News2026-08-06 10:55

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is meeting to vote on a contempt resolution involving Anthony Fauci. The panel is also set to consider several government oversight bills. The proceedings come as lawmakers increase pressure on Fauci. The hearing is being presented as a live event.

FFox News2026-08-06 10:51

France has seen 116,000 hectares consumed by wildfires this year, the largest area recorded since 1949. Heatwaves are helping drive fires across Europe. Around 2,000 hectares of the UNESCO-listed Fontainebleau forest have been burned. Insurers are warning that claims could reach unprecedented levels, while authorities say roughly 70 percent of the fires were deliberately started. The report comes from Fontainebleau, France.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-06 10:45

The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government arrived in Thailand on Thursday for an official visit. The trip could become a significant step in his campaign to gain political legitimacy. More than five years ago, he seized power from an elected civilian government. The visit comes as that effort continues.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 10:45

Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime through what it calls a “human safari” attack in the city of Kherson. Disney has reached a first-of-its-kind arrangement with TikTok, allowing creators to use the company’s iconic characters in short-form videos. SpaceX investors are also preparing for another possible hit to the share price, as insiders gain their first opportunity to sell after a lockup agreement expires.

RReuters2026-08-06 10:44

Construction of Google’s planned data center hub in India is proceeding at full speed. Growing opposition from environmentalists is creating obstacles for the US technology company as it advances the $15 billion project. The dispute places the environmental movement’s concerns alongside the development of a major technology facility. The report examines the resistance confronting Google’s plans.

RReuters2026-08-06 10:26

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading, with infections rising rapidly. Declared in mid-May, the country’s seventeenth Ebola outbreak has already killed more than 1,700 people. The World Health Organization is calling for an “intensified” medical response. Medical teams have been deployed, specialised centres established in the hardest-hit provinces, and trials for an effective vaccine are continuing.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 10:19

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated centrist rival Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Senate primary. He will meet Republican challenger Mike Rogers in the midterm election. El-Sayed’s left-wing platform includes universal healthcare, higher taxes on billionaires and corporations, and ending military aid to Israel. The result points to a growing leftward movement among American Democrats. However, the narrow margin of victory has reportedly left members of the party establishment worried.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 10:16

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv on the latest developments in the conflict. Rebeccah Heinrichs, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, also joined Fox & Friends First. The discussion examined efforts to secure a U.S.-Iran deal despite challenges involving Iran’s leadership. The segment additionally focused on President Trump’s response to an alarming report about munitions.

FFox News2026-08-06 10:15

Wildfires across France have left behind huge quantities of felled and burned timber. More than 35,000 metric tons of trees were cut down urgently to create firebreaks and help slow the flames. The timber industry is now under substantial strain as it tackles the backlog. Removing and processing all the wood is expected to take more than two years.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 10:05

Four young women have described sexual assault and harassment during their time at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. One woman alleges that several fellow junior soldiers raped her in an attack lasting hours. All four attended the teenage training college within the past five years and say they were 17 when the incidents occurred. The BBC says North Yorkshire Police received 16 reports of sexual offences connected to the college.

BBBC News2026-08-06 10:00

After months working in eastern Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak, frontline workers say they are exhausted and still have not received their salaries. More than workers protested over the unpaid wages, questioning whether they can continue under those conditions. Wiza Bondele was among them. The protest highlights the strain facing workers responding to the outbreak.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 10:00

Mehdi Laribi, described as one of the suspected founders of the DZ mafia, has been arrested in Algeria. The group is a criminal organization based in Marseille. French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin announced the arrest on Wednesday, praising Algiers for its support and cooperation in efforts to combat drug trafficking around the Mediterranean.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 10:00

US President Donald Trump is criticizing major oil companies over profits made during market disruptions and high energy prices. Although he says he supports free enterprise, Trump argues that companies including Chevron and ExxonMobil have benefited excessively from oil shortages. He also predicts a sharp drop in prices if the conflict involving Iran is resolved. Energy expert Harold “Skip” York considers whether Trump’s criticism is justified and examines what is actually driving oil prices.

DDW News2026-08-06 10:00

An out-of-control SpaceX rocket has reportedly crashed into the Moon, creating a new crater near a well-known lunar landmark. On Wednesday, August 5, an empty upper stage of a Falcon 9 hit an area near the Einstein crater at about 8,700 kilometres per hour. The impact produced a brief, intense flash. Major observatories in the Americas are analysing the data, while scientists say the collision offers an unusual opportunity to study planetary geology and inform future missions.

BBBC Chinese2026-08-06 10:00

Nigeria’s government says more than 300 people abducted from several locations in the north-central region have been rescued. The victims were reportedly located inside Kainji National Park, which extends across Kwara and Niger states. More than half are believed to have been seized during the February attack on Woro village, while the others came from separate abductions in Niger state. The operation comes as kidnapping and security concerns continue to grow in parts of Nigeria.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-06 09:54

Court proceedings in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy are being followed live as testimony enters its eighth day. Clancy, a Massachusetts mother, is accused of killing her three children. The trial continues with another day of testimony.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 09:54