Congress heads home with unfinished business still on its agenda and an active war continuing abroad. With the Capitol empty, the White House moves to the center of attention. The programme asks whether the break is simply normal summer protocol or evidence of a growing shift toward executive power without sufficient checks. It also considers whether the current political climate and global challenges make congressional recesses increasingly difficult to justify.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 19:23

Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing for a possible coordinated attack by Iraqi militias allied with Iran. Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy described the reported threat while also covering President Donald Trump’s negotiations with Iran. The report presents the attacks as potentially imminent and coordinated, linking the security concern to the wider regional confrontation and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Iran.

FFox News2026-08-07 19:15

Surveillance footage released Friday shows a gunman firing at victims at an In-N-Out Burger drive-thru in Idaho. Law enforcement later tracked down the shooter. The video captures the shooting at the restaurant’s drive-thru area.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-07 19:14

Police and forensic scientists have brought in additional staff to identify 80 migrants found dead after a mass rush into Spain’s Ceuta enclave. Families are waiting for news about relatives who remain missing. The identification effort is being handled by Ceuta’s small forensic team under intense time pressure.

RReuters2026-08-07 19:07

Around 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta this week, creating a mass influx that overwhelmed local authorities. At least 57 people died during the crossings, leading authorities across Europe to tighten border security. Spanish leaders said they were trying to expel everyone who had entered as quickly as possible. By Friday evening, they said most migrants had been returned to neighboring Morocco. Many others went back voluntarily after being unable to find food or shelter.

CCNN2026-08-07 19:03

Russia is systematically taking tens of thousands of homes in four Ukrainian regions it has illegally annexed: Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. BBC-reviewed documents indicate that 34,000 properties have already been seized or marked for confiscation. The homes are intended for people holding Russian passports. BBC Verify’s Olga Robinson explains how the Kremlin has used the policy as part of a strategy of “Russification” in occupied Ukraine. The practice was formalised through a law signed by Vla…

BBBC News2026-08-07 19:00

The United Nations warns that Sudan may be heading toward another human rights catastrophe. As fighting intensifies, hundreds of thousands of people in El-Obeid have been cut off from food, water and medical supplies. The warning follows the UN’s earlier assessment that the siege of El-Fasher showed signs of genocide. El-Obeid is rapidly emerging as a new focal point and key battleground in Sudan’s civil war.

DDW News2026-08-07 19:00

Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella is being sworn in as Colombia’s new president in Cali. The ceremony marks the first presidential inauguration held outside Bogotá’s congressional building. Organizers intend the location to convey a symbolic message about strengthening security against illegal groups. De La Espriella had pledged to take a hard line on drug trafficking and the economy. Protests are taking place on the sidelines of the inauguration.

RReuters2026-08-07 18:56

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says he will back Todd Blanche to become the next attorney general. His support is likely to clear an important path toward Blanche’s confirmation. Blanche previously served as President Donald Trump’s personal attorney. Bloomberg’s Josh Wingrove reports from the White House.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 18:55

U.S. President Donald Trump is attending an American Mining Industry Roundtable at the State Department. The event brings together discussion of the mining industry, with Trump taking part in the meeting.

RReuters2026-08-07 18:54

Mexico has sent more than 1,500 soldiers and National Guard personnel to Michoacan in the country’s west. The deployment is intended to help restart US inspections of avocado exports. Those inspections were suspended because of safety concerns. The move focuses on protecting the state’s avocado export hub.

RReuters2026-08-07 18:48

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have concluded a landmark defense agreement in Mecca. The pact is portrayed as one of the most consequential security developments in the Middle East in decades. It calls for the three countries to deepen military cooperation, share intelligence and provide collective defense. Under its terms, an armed attack against one member would be treated as an attack against the others.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 18:46

A teenage student in Thailand opened fire at a school outside Bangkok, killing at least five people before taking his own life. The student had fatally shot his grandparents beforehand. The incident was described as the country’s worst mass killing in nearly four years.

RReuters2026-08-07 18:33

White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich details President Donald Trump’s efforts to reach a deal with Iran. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo comments on reports that Iran and Oman may be considering a transit agreement. The report highlights Trump’s direct role in the talks and the possibility of an arrangement involving Tehran and Muscat.

FFox News2026-08-07 18:30

Libya has spent almost 15 years facing conflict and deep political divisions. Repeated international diplomatic initiatives have failed to resolve the impasse, leaving the country with two rival administrations, two prime ministers and two seats of government. A US proposal to bring the warring parties together through a power-sharing agreement now appears to be gaining momentum. Turkey is also involved in efforts to unite the sides, though it remains unclear whether they can find common ground.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-07 18:29

President Donald Trump is taking part in an American Mining Industry Roundtable at the State Department. The event centers on the US mining industry and related sectors. Fox News is presenting Trump’s participation as a live news event.

FFox News2026-08-07 18:26

U.S. employers unexpectedly reduced payrolls by 23,000 jobs last month. Labor Department revisions also removed a combined 103,000 jobs from the May and June figures. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, but only because some Americans left the labor market. The figures point to weaker employment conditions than earlier reports had suggested.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-07 18:18

A hidden “phone home” capability has been found in more than 20 models of Chinese-made routers. The discovery has prompted questions about how the feature operated, who might have controlled it and whether it was ever used. Jacob Baines, the VulnCheck chief technology officer who found the backdoor, and Simon Sharwood, Asia-Pacific editor of The Register, explain what was uncovered and how the capability may have worked.

DDW News2026-08-07 18:12

The US Army is seeking to get new weapons onto the battlefield more quickly. The Pentagon plans to open five military ranges to private industry for testing drones, counter-drone systems, long-range missiles, low-cost air-defense interceptors and other weapons. US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll discussed the effort with Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-07 18:02

EU gas storage levels for this point in the year have fallen to their lowest mark since at least 2011. The decline is linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has tightened supplies worldwide. Europe now faces questions about whether it could endure a cold winter with insufficient gas. Higher energy prices are also a concern.

RReuters2026-08-07 18:02

A new report shared exclusively with Top Comment argues that the manosphere is only the visible edge of a broader so-called male grievance industry. Its author, Kristina Wilfore, says tactics associated with state information warfare are now being used by influencers. They are portrayed as weaponising economic anxiety, body dysmorphia and political disenfranchisement. The programme also examines new data on the viral looksmaxxing trend.

BBBC News2026-08-07 18:00

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its largest Ebola outbreak on record. The outbreak is considered unprecedented not only because of its scale, but also because it went undetected for months before being correctly identified. Heather Kerr of the International Rescue Committee says delayed diagnosis and the difficulty of distinguishing the Bundibugyo strain from common illnesses have hindered the response. The operational challenge is compounded by active conflict and armed groups.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-07 17:52

White House economist Kevin Hassett responds to a July jobs report that came in weaker than expected. He discusses whether artificial intelligence is beginning to replace workers and explains how the Iran conflict is affecting energy prices. The segment presents the weak report as a shock and frames the employment outlook as a legitimate concern.

FFox News2026-08-07 17:45

A divided federal appeals court has ruled that Donald Trump is unlawfully constructing a massive ballroom at the White House. In a 2-1 decision, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals said Congress, rather than the executive branch acting on its own, must decide whether such a project should proceed. The ruling backed the nation’s leading historic preservation group, which challenged the plan in court. The dispute could now set up a high-stakes confrontation before the Supreme Court.

CCNN2026-08-07 17:32