Thousands of University of California faculty members are urging the system to reconsider its test-free admissions policy. They say SAT and ACT results could help identify applicants ready for college-level work. The push comes as concerns increase over grade inflation and the use of artificial intelligence. The university has begun a faculty-led review, while opponents say standardized testing can reinforce socioeconomic disparities.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-08 13:39

Colombia has entered a new political phase with the inauguration of right-wing leader Abelardo de la Espriella. He took office after a closely contested election and pledged to confront drug-related crime while restoring greater stability. The ceremony also underscored improving ties with Washington, as the Trump administration plans a $1 billion security package for Colombia. His presidency now raises questions for a country described as deeply divided and for its future political direction.

DDW News2026-08-08 13:35

Opposition lawmakers in Kosovo threw eggs at acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during Saturday’s parliamentary session. The meeting had been called to constitute Kosovo’s parliament after the June 7 snap election. The incident unfolded as lawmakers gathered to begin the post-election parliamentary process. Kurti was the target of the protest inside the session.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-08 13:33

Fox News correspondent Madeleine Rivera reports on Todd Blanche’s confirmation by the Senate as the new attorney general. The report also examines his efforts to advance the SAVE America Act. Blanche speaks publicly after the confirmation. The segment appears on “Fox & Friends Weekend.”

FFox News2026-08-08 13:30

At least four people, including a child, died after Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv and nearby regions early Saturday. Moscow has been launching attacks almost every day, taking advantage of pressure on Ukraine’s air defences. Ukraine, meanwhile, hit another refinery in Russia as Kyiv continues long-range strikes against Russian energy sites. The campaign is intended to intensify a growing fuel crisis, according to the report.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-08 13:12

Seventy years after risking arrest, torture and even death to oppose racist laws, many South African women say their struggle for freedom is not over. They continue to face severe gender-based violence, poverty and inequality. A 2024 study supported by UN Women found that more than one in three South African women has experienced physical or sexual violence during her lifetime. The continuing hardships show that the gains sought by women who resisted apartheid remain incomplete.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-08 13:06

Berkshire Hathaway has increased spending under CEO Greg Abel, buying back about $4.5 billion of its own shares and directing billions more toward investments. Bloomberg Intelligence and senior P&C insurance equity analyst Matthew Palazola says Abel appears to be placing greater emphasis on operations and on putting Berkshire’s huge cash reserves to work. The moves point to an early change from Warren Buffett’s final years leading the company.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-08 13:01

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the ten issues on which President Trump has suffered the largest favorability losses since his first term. This installment highlights the five steepest declines, moving from the fifth-largest drop to the biggest. It also reviews Trump’s overall approval rating and considers how he has fared during his second term.

CCNN2026-08-08 13:00

CCTV recordings and police bodycam footage captured a mass shooting as it unfolded at a shopping center in Twin Falls, Idaho.

RReuters2026-08-08 12:56

The US Senate has approved Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, as attorney general. Democrats opposed the confirmation, accusing the president of politicising the Department of Justice. Blanche had represented Trump as a private attorney in several criminal trials before joining the administration. The appointment places a former Trump legal representative at the head of the department.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-08 12:54

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a mutual defence pact on Friday. In a joint statement, the allies said aggression against any one of the three countries would be treated as an attack on all three. The statement did not clarify whether the agreement commits them to any specific military response in one another’s defence. Henry Barkey, an adjunct senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, offered further insights.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-08 12:52

At least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian attacks near Kyiv, according to a local Ukrainian official. Missiles struck areas east of the capital in the early hours of Saturday, while witnesses described hearing powerful explosions. The attacks came days after strikes across Ukraine killed 21 people. Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said emergency crews were also battling fires at a building and a fuel tank in the city.

BBBC News2026-08-08 12:48

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to announce a fresh approach to supporting families at this year’s National Day Rally. In a message ahead of National Day, Wong outlined his vision for preparing Singapore for the future as the country confronts a more uncertain world. He delivered the message at the National Stadium. The Aug 9 Parade will return to the venue for the first time in 10 years.

CCNA2026-08-08 12:47

Joe Quinlan, Merrill and Bank of America’s head of market strategy, discussed the July jobs report on Bloomberg This Weekend. He said the US economy remains resilient despite weak July employment data. Quinlan pointed to continued hiring in construction and health care, along with investment connected to artificial intelligence, as signs supporting that view.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-08 12:47

Newly introduced biometric security scanners are creating long queues and travel disruptions at airports across Europe during the holiday season. The delays have become so serious that several airports are reverting to the earlier system, with border officers processing arriving passengers. The rollout is consequently disrupting airport arrivals and causing confusion for travelers.

CCNA2026-08-08 12:41

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has broadened executive power. That shift is prompting concern about the future of citizen suits. Critics say these lawsuits are a crucial way to hold polluters accountable. They are especially important when government resources for enforcement are limited.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-08 12:32

Slow-moving Typhoon Dolphin has battered Japan’s southwestern islands with persistent rain and strong winds. More than 50,000 buildings in Okinawa have lost electricity. Authorities report that six people were injured, including five elderly people whose injuries were not life-threatening. ANA and Japan Airlines cancelled flights operating to and from Okinawa.

CCNA2026-08-08 12:32

Former U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Tom Sauer examines President Donald Trump’s comments about the Strait of Hormuz. The analysis focuses on tensions involving Iran, the United States and the strategically important waterway. Sauer warns that Iran may be facing what he describes as its “last chance.”

FFox News2026-08-08 12:30

Bloomberg News journalist Lisa Mateo joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to revisit stories that may have escaped attention during the week of August 2. Their roundup includes sports game streaming, RFK Jr.’s cooking show, $100 hot dogs and the possibility of getting into college without applying. The segment also points viewers toward Bloomberg Television and Markets coverage.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-08 12:30

People in Thailand have gathered to remember those killed in the country’s deadliest mass shooting in almost four years. The attack outside Bangkok on Aug 7 has left nine people dead. More than 20 others were injured. The latest fatality was a 12-year-old girl.

CCNA2026-08-08 12:21

More than 70,000 people, most of them Moroccans, crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta in a mass migration surge. The movement was driven by economic frustration and amplified through social media. Myriam Cherti, a senior researcher at Oxford University’s Centre on Migration, Policy & Society, discussed the unusual influx of people seeking to cross on Bloomberg This Weekend. The report presents the surge as a sign of pressure in Morocco’s economy.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-08 12:21

The United States unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July even as the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%. The decline in unemployment reflected fewer people taking part in the labor force, rather than stronger hiring. Anna Wong, Bloomberg News’ chief US economist, said weak payroll figures and repeated downward revisions signal a softer labor market. That weakness could ease pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in September.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-08 12:10

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general despite early resistance from several senators. Their concerns centered on Blanche’s ties to President Trump. A deal reached in the early hours secured enough votes for confirmation, with key holdout Senator Bill Cassidy switching his position. Bloomberg’s Laura Davison discussed the tense and closely watched process with David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-08 11:58

The United Nations says there is an 81% chance of a severe El Niño developing. Such conditions could intensify drought and hunger across parts of Africa. In Uganda’s Karamoja region, crop failures and shrinking grazing land have left nearly 1 million people facing food shortages. The World Food Programme is warning that the weather pattern could deepen a hunger crisis.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-08 11:46