Thousands gathered outside Argentina’s Senate on Thursday to oppose a controversial private property bill. The protest ended with clashes, tear gas and rubber bullets being used. Javier Milei’s government removed the legislation’s most contentious provision, which would have increased limits on foreign ownership of land. The change, however, did not calm the anger surrounding the bill.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 08:05

Some French winegrowers, including producers in the Bordeaux region, began picking grapes on Thursday. The harvest is unusually early after a summer of repeated heatwaves, drought and destructive wildfires. One grape-picker said they would normally still be on holiday at this point. Despite the environmental upheaval, winemakers say the wine’s quality itself will not suffer. Climate change has already been pushing harvest seasons earlier, affecting farmers across the country.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 08:03

More than 14,000 villagers in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady region are dealing with the consequences of severe weather. A breached embankment in Lemyethna township caused major flooding last week. Ongoing clashes, a fuel crisis and destroyed crops are worsening the hardship for communities. The conditions are also raising concerns about public safety and food security.

CCNA2026-08-07 08:00

More Americans are traveling overseas to receive medical treatment. Sanjay speaks with Harvard Law professor Glenn Cohen about how to vet healthcare providers, understand potential risks and ask the right questions. The discussion also offers a practical checklist for taking part in medical tourism responsibly and navigating care abroad.

CCNN2026-08-07 08:00

Italy is enduring its fourth heatwave of the season, with the Health Ministry issuing high-alert warnings across the country. In Rome, the oppressive heat continued through the night, with average temperatures around 30 degrees on Thursday evening. Sweating tourists carried fans and refillable bottles as they queued at a dispenser near the Colosseum or used drinking fountains around the city center.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-07 08:00

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is continuing to spread rapidly, with the death toll exceeding 1,800. Africa’s leading health agency says it will deploy a vaccine aimed at an earlier Ebola strain to help contain the latest outbreak. Nearly three months into the crisis, global health officials warn that transmission is outpacing the response, while cases have doubled in some hotspots. Some frontline health workers have also gone on strike, saying they have not been paid.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 07:58

Retired Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille discussed Fox Nation’s special, “Final Flight: The Men of Extortion 17,” on “America Reports.” The program chronicles the heroes who died in a 2011 helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Sarraille reflected on those lost in the tragedy and described it as a vast loss of life. The segment presents their memory through a military and veterans-focused tribute.

FFox News2026-08-07 07:45

Ukraine has carried out near-nightly drone strikes against Wildberries, Russia’s leading e-commerce retailer. The attacks have destroyed storage capacity and sharply reduced sales. Around 20 sites have been targeted, triggering major fires and disrupting the company’s extensive logistics network.

RReuters2026-08-07 07:34

Singapore lender OCBC reported a record quarterly profit of S$2.22 billion in the second quarter, an increase of 22 per cent from a year earlier. Revenue from wealth management and other fee-based activities helped cushion the impact of lower interest rates. Group CEO Tan Teck Long said the bank remains confident about the wealth business’s long-term prospects. He added that OCBC intends to keep investing in the area despite swings in financial markets.

CCNA2026-08-07 07:28

Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Paul Dobson examine the yen’s uncertain outlook ahead of crucial jobs data. They discuss the main themes drawing attention from analysts and investors today. The conversation focuses on how the upcoming employment figures may shape market thinking and the currency’s direction. The segment is part of Bloomberg Television’s market coverage.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 07:28

Oil prices continued climbing as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz stayed high. Iran is seeking to prevent US and Israeli ships from using the strategic waterway. Its parliament is reviewing a proposed agreement with Oman and considering compensation demands against countries it regards as hostile before shipping can fully restart. President Trump said the United States controls the strait and voiced optimism that the war may end soon. Washington called for a return to the pre-war situation.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 07:27

Serial sex offender Simon Levy is being sentenced at London’s Old Bailey for killing two women and raping another while on bail for separate offences. He was convicted last week of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkings in 2025, along with the violent rape of a third woman. Levy was registered as a sex offender and under police monitoring when the attacks occurred. The Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police and Crown Prosecution Service have all admitted failing in their duties. The proceedings are taking place at the Old Bailey.

BBBC News2026-08-07 07:02

Iran is seeking to prevent US and Israeli ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports in Iranian media. The proposed restriction is reportedly part of a deal being discussed by Iran and Oman. The move would target shipping by the two countries through the strategic waterway. The issue is being watched as a key development ahead of European trading.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 07:01

At least six people have died and 15 others have been injured in a shooting at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok, reports citing police say. The suspected gunman, a 14-year-old male student, was also found dead. A witness recalled that he moved from room to room before shooting a teacher. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area around Debsirin School in Nonthaburi.

BBBC News2026-08-07 06:58

US health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak associated with jalapeño peppers from Mexico. The outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states. Authorities are examining the reported connection between the peppers and the illnesses as the investigation continues.

RReuters2026-08-07 06:53

“Jesse Watters Primetime” asks Gen Z and Baby Boomer New Yorkers what they find most aggravating about one another. The street interviews focus on everyday complaints between the two generations. Participants offer their own views on the habits and attitudes they dislike in the other group. The segment presents the generation gap in a light, entertainment-oriented format.

FFox News2026-08-07 06:45

Authorities say a student opened fire on multiple people at a high school in Thailand. Police responded Friday to a shooting at a school outside Bangkok, where deaths and injuries were reported. The incident took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, northwest of the capital. Royal Thai Police spokesperson Trairong Piwpan identified the school while speaking to The Associated Press.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-07 06:42

Iran-backed Houthi forces attacked Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government. Missile and drone strikes hit military bases in Marib and Hadramawt provinces. At least 58 government troops were killed in the attacks. The casualties marked one of the deadliest days in Yemen’s civil war in four years.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 06:36

Controversial lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella is due to take the oath as Colombia’s new president. A supporter of Donald Trump, he narrowly won the election while running on a far-right platform. His inauguration follows that closely fought victory. Al Jazeera correspondent Alessandro Rampietti reports on the transition to the new presidency.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 06:28

An analysis program examines a deal proposed by Iran that it says Donald Trump will have to refuse. The discussion includes Iran’s effort to bar US ships as a Hormuz agreement with Oman advances. The program also covers rising Treasury yields and related financial developments. It presents the issues through interviews and analysis focused on prominent political and economic stories.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 06:26

At least six people have died after a shooting at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok, reports citing police say. The suspected gunman was a 14-year-old male student in ninth grade, who was also found dead. Emergency responders were sent to the scene. Students and school staff were seen running to safety as the incident unfolded.

BBBC News2026-08-07 06:11

Europe is confronting an escalating climate crisis while its economic and geopolitical environment remains volatile. Hot, dry conditions across the continent are placing communities at risk from deadly wildfires. Falling water levels in rivers and critical waterways could disrupt power facilities and hinder the movement of coal, fuel and industrial commodities. Guests on The Opening Trade discussed the continuing pressures created by the situation.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 06:08

Taiwanese troops placed barriers, barbed wire and sandbag positions on the Danjiang Bridge during the Han Kuang military exercises. The bridge is a key route into Taipei. The drills focused on defending a passage that could enable Chinese forces to move troops and supplies rapidly toward the capital.

RReuters2026-08-07 06:06

Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip its officers with body cameras within the next two months. Its policy, however, gives the agency broad discretion over which recordings can be released publicly. Any disclosure must be deemed to serve ICE’s “best interests.”

TThe Associated Press2026-08-07 06:00