Greater flamingos, once rare visitors, are becoming increasingly common in Bulgaria’s Burgas wetlands. The population is growing, and the birds bred successfully in the country for the first time last year. Their rise is drawing birdwatchers while highlighting the importance of protecting one of Europe’s richest wetland habitats.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-07 05:51

A deadly shooting has taken place at a school near Bangkok, sending shockwaves across Thailand. Authorities are investigating the attack and the circumstances surrounding it. Journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk, speaking from Bangkok, discusses the latest developments and what investigators are saying. He also examines how the country is responding to the incident.

DDW News2026-08-07 05:46

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says New York has a budget deficit larger than Arkansas’ entire annual budget. She discussed what she described as the rising cost of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic socialist agenda. Sanders made the comments during an appearance on “America Reports.” Her remarks focused on the fiscal implications she associates with the mayor’s agenda.

FFox News2026-08-07 05:45

A shooting at a school in Thailand killed four people. Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong told Reuters that teachers and students were among those who died. Live images show the scene at the school after the shooting.

RReuters2026-08-07 05:43

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig on a contract lasting through 2033. The deal is valued at €125 million, with a further €15 million available in add-ons. It is now the most expensive transfer in the Spanish club’s history. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international is also the costliest African player ever transferred.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 05:26

Nearly 4,000 New Yorkers took part in the Missed Connections Photo Booth. The matchmaking experiment was created by dating startup Matchbox, which asks participants to answer 26 compatibility questions. For a $10 payment, each person receives a photo strip showing a compatible stranger identified only by name and picture.

RReuters2026-08-07 05:20

Southern Bosnia sweltered as temperatures reached 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Tourists sought relief inside Vjetrenica cave, a site listed by UNESCO. The cave’s consistently cool conditions offered a refuge from the intense outdoor heat. Visitors used the underground setting to shelter while the region experienced scorching weather.

RReuters2026-08-07 05:19

Thousands of protesters gathered outside Argentina’s Congress in Buenos Aires to oppose a controversial property reform bill backed by President Javier Milei’s government. The demonstrations became violent, prompting police to deploy water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets. The proposed legislation would strengthen private property rights, accelerate evictions and facilitate development on land affected by wildfires. A key provision that would have removed restrictions on foreign ownership was also part of the debate.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 05:15

The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan are due to meet in Jeddah on Friday as tensions rise across the Gulf and Red Sea. Pakistan recently joined a Saudi-led naval coalition intended to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived for discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The trip marks Sharif’s third visit to Riyadh this year.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 05:03

Middle East Institute associate fellow Nazee Moinian examines what she describes as the Iranian regime’s calculations. Her analysis comes amid reports that Iran intends to continue working on its nuclear program. The discussion focuses on the implications of allowing Iran to monopolize the Strait of Hormuz. Moinian made the assessment on “The Story.”

FFox News2026-08-07 05:00

Oil prices extended their gains after a report said Iran had attacked “hostile targets” in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media also reported that Tehran would seek to keep US and Israeli ships out of the waterway. The uncertain prospects for a deal are keeping attention focused on developments around the strategic strait.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 04:56

Avocado producers in Mexico’s western state of Michoacan are calling for solutions as insecurity and extortion continue to threaten their livelihoods. The producers issued their warning after the United States suspended avocado inspections in the region. U.S. officials cited a nonspecific threat to U.S. interests for the suspension. The move has disrupted the region’s avocado export activity.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-07 04:44

A shooting at an all-boys high school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province on Friday left multiple people dead. A student suspect reportedly entered the school in the morning and fired a handgun. Authorities confirmed between two and four deaths, while more than a dozen people were injured, many during the panic and ensuing chaos rather than by gunfire. The suspect’s condition remains uncertain. Conflicting accounts say he either died by suicide or was injured and taken to hospital.

CCNA2026-08-07 04:41

DeepSeek has restarted funding for an ambitious expansion in artificial intelligence. The China-focused program examines politics, policy, technology and trends in the world’s second-biggest economy. Its discussion also looks at how Japan’s earnings provide a snapshot of Asia’s technology trade. Trump’s renewed assertion of control over Hormuz amid tensions with Iran is another topic addressed.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 04:40

The Nigerian military has rescued more than 300 people who were kidnapped from their communities in February after weeks of operations. Many were in terrible condition after spending over six months in captivity. Their release marks their first return to freedom and open air. The communities they are going back to have been devastated: gunmen killed more than 150 people, burned the entire village and destroyed residents’ livelihoods. Many survivors will return with almost nothing.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 04:20

Fox News host Sean Hannity discusses Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. El-Sayed has refused to condemn Hasan Piker. Hannity also addresses policies backed by candidates supported by the Democratic Socialists of America. He characterizes the candidates as “deeply misguided.”

FFox News2026-08-07 04:15

South Korea’s Kospi index has experienced extreme volatility this year. It more than doubled to move above 9,000 points before plunging 40 percent, prompting automatic trading suspensions more than 50 times. Analysts link the swings to government intervention, deregulation of exchange-traded funds and the market’s heavy dependence on AI chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix. Together, the companies now represent more than half of the market. Small investors, including teenagers who borrowed money to buy shares, say they are taking the hardest hit from the turbulence.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 04:10

Bloomberg Television’s The Asia Trade opens its coverage from Tokyo and Sydney as trading begins across Asia. The program reports, citing Fars, that Iran struck “hostile targets” in the Strait of Hormuz. Concern over the United States-Iran situation is expected to leave Asian markets facing a mixed open. The yen has also weakened beyond the 158 level. The broadcast offers market insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 03:55

“Gutfeld!” examines the decision to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The discussion also considers the ramifications of the coronavirus shutdown. The segment frames the matter as a political development in the United States, focusing on the congressional action and its possible consequences. It presents the topic in the show’s talk-show format.

FFox News2026-08-07 03:30

Health workers responding to the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have protested in Ituri province over wages they say have gone unpaid since mid-May. The World Health Organization says the response has received less than half of the funding needed to work effectively. The outbreak has spread across five provinces, with nearly 4,000 people infected and more than 1,800 dead. Officials cite logistical difficulties for the payment delays, while the UN warns that disruptions could hinder the response.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 03:23

Argentina’s Senate met Thursday to debate a bill proposing reforms to land ownership. Hundreds of people demonstrated as lawmakers convened. The protest became confrontational, with demonstrators clashing with police during the debate over the property measure.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-07 03:15

Police in Buenos Aires clashed with demonstrators opposing Argentina’s controversial property reform bill. Security forces used water cannons and tear gas as thousands gathered outside Congress while the Senate debated the legislation. The bill seeks to strengthen private property rights, but a provision easing limits on foreign purchases of rural land was removed after widespread backlash. Indigenous groups have warned that the reforms could weaken protections for ancestral lands.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 02:57

Independent estimates suggest that several of Zohran Mamdani’s central proposals could cost billions of dollars. The plans include free universal child care. Their projected expense is fueling criticism of government spending and concern about the Democratic Party’s shift to the left. Growing voter backlash is adding pressure as scrutiny of the agenda intensifies.

FFox News2026-08-07 02:45

Thailand says it is ready to begin a new phase in economic relations with Myanmar. It is leading efforts to bring the war-torn neighbour back into the ASEAN fold. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Bangkok would seek stronger trade and energy cooperation while welcoming Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing. Thomas Kean of the International Crisis Group told CNA’s Asia First that the meeting carries significance beyond the immediate discussions.

CCNA2026-08-07 02:37