Singapore’s Parliament considered a bill addressing scams and other matters, under which people who sell or rent out social media and messaging accounts could later be treated as accomplices to fraud and face up to 12 strokes of the cane. Parliament also passed road-traffic amendments making handheld phone use while driving illegal. Lawmakers questioned whether operating an in-car system or viewing a screen remains dangerously distracting when a phone is mounted. A workplace energy-saving dress guide has additionally sparked debate over raising air-conditioning temperatures and allowing shorts at work.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-07 09:57

The Netherlands has one of Europe’s lowest youth unemployment rates. Its labour market is consequently viewed with admiration by many neighbouring countries. The report examines how the Netherlands helps young people move into employment and why its approach is attracting attention across Europe.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 09:56

US President Donald Trump said negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz were “moving along.” The comments came as some Iranian lawmakers said they would seek to bar American and Israeli ships from the waterway under the proposed deal. Treasuries were steady after the 10-year yield rose seven basis points during the US session. Higher oil prices revived concern that the Federal Reserve might need to keep interest rates elevated, while the dollar held gains after its biggest advance in more than a day.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 09:51

Court proceedings in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy are being covered live as testimony enters its ninth day. Clancy, a Massachusetts mother, is accused of killing her three children. Witness evidence continues in court.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-07 09:44

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million, saying its platforms harmed children and likening them to a toxic factory. Trump has signed new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth more than 100 times, while a senator called for his prosecution. The report also says North Korea is sending missiles and personnel to Russia for strikes on Ukraine, as Hollywood records a box-office milestone.

RReuters2026-08-07 09:40

President Donald Trump says negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are progressing. Some Iranian lawmakers, however, say they may seek to bar US and Israeli ships from the waterway as part of any agreement. Oil prices continued to climb after a report said Iran had attacked “hostile targets” in the strait. Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar reports on the developments.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 09:38

Uganda is moving toward a worsening hunger crisis as a drought described as the country’s worst in decades destroys crops. Farmers report that months of little or no rain have badly damaged harvests since planting began. The unfolding conditions are putting food supplies under growing strain and threatening farming communities. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports on the situation.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 09:36

In his Lagos studio, Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is rethinking how portraits are made. He uses clay drawn from the earth beneath his feet and turns the natural material into paint. The 39-year-old artist developed the technique by combining his scientific background with his passion for art. His approach gives ordinary clay a distinctive role in detailed portrait works.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 09:35

South Africa’s textile sector is confronting a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers left the country in recent months. Their departure followed violent xenophobic protests linked to the anti-immigrant group March and March. The campaign sought to open jobs for South Africans, one-third of whom are unemployed. Yet factory owners in Newcastle say they have still been unable to fill the vacancies left by foreign workers who fled.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 09:34

Independent outlet Addis Standard said its editor-in-chief, Yonas Kedir, was abducted, assaulted and detained by Ethiopian security agents. The publication reported the allegations on August 7, describing them as the latest indication that conditions for the press are worsening. Addis Standard operates in print and online and is one of Ethiopia’s few independent media platforms. It has nearly one million followers on X.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 09:33

Nigeria’s president said at least 308 people abducted in separate attacks in the country’s north were rescued on August 5. The group included 163 people taken from Woro community in February 2026. Another 145 people were kidnapped mainly from Niger State. Security forces described the effort as the largest rescue operation ever carried out in Nigeria in a single day.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 09:32

A closely watched U.S. jobs report may influence expectations about the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision. The central bank is also offering less guidance, leaving investors to do more of the guessing about its direction. Meanwhile, SpaceX weathered a major lockup expiration without the sell-off many had anticipated.

RReuters2026-08-07 09:30

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters and Sean Hannity offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s leading stories. The program promotes coverage involving politics, government and major headlines in the United States. Fox News also invites viewers to participate more directly by joining its Patriot membership program.

FFox News2026-08-07 09:15

A vessel tracker shows shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz as plans to reopen the waterway develop. Donald Trump’s war against Iran has entered its sixth month. The US president is weighing an interim agreement being negotiated by Iran and Oman, which would give Tehran control of the strait that it never held before the war. Alternatively, he could follow through on warnings of sharp escalation, potentially prolonging the crisis.

RReuters2026-08-07 09:06

Six years after COVID-19 transformed the world, Washington is reopening disputes from the pandemic era. Republicans accuse former top US health official Anthony Fauci of misleading the public. A Senate committee voted to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer questions. Democrats dismissed the move as political theater. DW discussed the dispute with correspondent Misha Komodovsky and emergency physician Owais Durrani.

DDW News2026-08-07 09:01

Kochi’s Jewish community has roots stretching back centuries, but only a small number of members remain. Keith Hallegua, a Paradesi Jew, and Elias Josephai, a Malabari Jew, are among them. They continue caring for their synagogues as they work to preserve the history and traditions of a community whose numbers are steadily declining.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-07 09:00

During the 1894 World's Fair in Antwerp, 144 Congolese people were forcibly brought to the Belgian city and displayed in the Congo Pavilion. The exhibition, described as a “human zoo”, ended with seven Congolese men dying from disease. The disturbing episode continues to haunt Belgium today. It remains regarded as one of the darkest chapters in the country’s colonial history.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 08:57

Host Alison Sargent welcomes international sports journalist Thando Sibiya to discuss FIFA’s governance crisis. Sibiya presents the dispute as the result of deeper institutional tensions that have built up during Gianni Infantino’s presidency. In her view, the proposed sale of a permanent stake in FIFA’s commercial rights acted as a catalyst rather than the underlying cause. The failed proposal exposed longstanding disagreements over governance within the organisation.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 08:46

Alibaba plans to seek a share of the revenue generated by major users of the next version of its Qwen open-source artificial intelligence model, according to two people familiar with the company’s plans. The move could introduce a commercial payment model for access to the highly anticipated offering. It would apply to users who turn the model into revenue-generating products or services.

RReuters2026-08-07 08:45

Access to clean drinking water in Gaza is becoming increasingly restricted. Damaged infrastructure is forcing people to depend on unsafe water sources. Doctors warn that contamination is worsening an expanding public health crisis. The situation links deteriorating water access with growing health dangers for residents.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 08:42

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy responds to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s call to organize tenant unions and pursue rent strikes. Ramaswamy argues that the movement reflects the growing influence of Democratic socialism. He develops that argument during an appearance on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”

FFox News2026-08-07 08:30

A Ukrainian drone strike hit a Wildberries warehouse in Yekaterinburg, Russia, setting off major fires and prompting evacuations. The attack targeted a logistics site associated with the company described as the ‘Russian Amazon’. It also points to Kyiv’s expanding strikes against Russian logistics facilities. Al Jazeera reports from the scene through Yulia Shapovalova.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 08:28

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship through a new and narrower approach. The move again challenges a provision in the U.S. Constitution. Trump’s earlier effort to restrict the citizenship provision was rejected by the Supreme Court. The orders mark a renewed attempt after that setback.

RReuters2026-08-07 08:27

Saudi Arabia is warning that Iraqi factions and Yemen’s Houthis could carry out coordinated attacks. A senior official says the country is prepared for possible strikes and that energy facilities are likely to be targeted. Retired Lieutenant General Ghulam Mustafa discusses the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan summit and the emergence of broader regional security cooperation.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 08:11