Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Adam Linton examine the main themes facing analysts and investors in Bloomberg’s “The Opening Trade.” Their discussion centers on US consumer-price data and the Iran conflict as forces shaping market direction. The segment presents these issues as the day’s key topics for market participants. It is part of Bloomberg Television’s markets coverage.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-10 08:56

TSMC says its monthly sales increased by 45%. The rise points to continued demand for artificial-intelligence hardware despite volatility in the market. Bloomberg Television reports that the chipmaker’s performance signals sustained strength in the AI hardware segment. The update comes as investors watch how technology demand holds up amid unsettled market conditions.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-10 08:55

Reform UK held a press conference in Westminster. Party leader Nigel Farage attended alongside Zia Yusuf, the party’s home affairs spokesman. The event brought the two figures together for a public appearance on behalf of the party.

GGuardian News2026-08-10 08:44

Jury selection has begun in Las Vegas for the trial stemming from Tupac Shakur’s fatal drive-by shooting nearly three decades ago. Former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis is set to face prosecution over allegations that he masterminded the 1996 murder. The proceeding brings the long-running case against the former gang leader into court. The trial centers on the killing of the rapper.

RReuters2026-08-10 08:34

Shein is sharply reducing its warehouse operations in Vietnam near Ho Chi Minh City. The company has been cutting jobs there since April. Changes in US tariffs and Shein’s reliance on Chinese suppliers have undermined the viability of the export-hub experiment. The pullback reflects the pressure those factors have placed on the operation.

RReuters2026-08-10 08:33

Typhoon Dolphin, described as the strongest tropical cyclone to reach China this year, has made landfall along the country’s eastern coast. It is bringing torrential rain and powerful winds. Authorities have issued warnings about possible flooding and landslides as the storm affects the region.

RReuters2026-08-10 08:31

Kyiv says it is taking the war farther into Russian territory with long-range drones. The weapons are being used against targets once considered beyond reach, while the attacks are growing in both scale and frequency. Al Jazeera received rare access to one of the units involved as it prepared drones for launch. Audrey MacAlpine reports from eastern Ukraine, showing how the unit organizes these strikes and prepares for another operation.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-10 08:25

Italy’s Carabinieri cultural protection unit has located the wreck of a Roman ship off the coast of Sicily. Divers discovered hundreds of amphorae and sections of anchors inside the vessel. The wreck lies roughly three miles from Mazara del Vallo. Sicily was an important trading centre in the ancient world, after Greek colonisation and the later Roman conquest.

GGuardian News2026-08-10 08:11

Co-hosts of “The Big Weekend Show” discuss new Department of Homeland Security figures on immigration arrests, detention and self-deportations. The data covers the period since Donald Trump became president in January 2025. Tomi Lahren and the panel debate the effects of the administration’s immigration crackdown. The discussion also addresses departures reported by DHS.

FFox News2026-08-10 08:00

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei warned against outside powers becoming involved in Middle Eastern affairs. He said regional security should not be pursued through the United States, accusing Washington of adding to instability. Baghaei argued that American political and security backing enables Israel to wage war without accountability. He also alleged that Israel could not continue its actions without US support.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-10 07:55

Comic candidate Count Binface is seeking a seat in a special British election. He presents himself as a 5,000-year-old intergalactic space warrior and campaigns with a garbage can on his head. The contest was mocked as a farce even before almost three dozen candidates entered the ballot, many from the deliberately silly end of politics. For the perennial candidate, the timing appears to be part of the comedy as well as the political opportunity.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-10 07:45

Taiwan’s military conducted a beach exercise in the Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait. M60A3 tanks, artillery and anti-aircraft guns were used to rehearse a response to a Chinese assault. The exercise portrayed a “multi-layered” defense of the islands. Penghu is viewed as a potential first target in an attack by China.

RReuters2026-08-10 07:33

Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican from Wisconsin, discussed the Wisconsin gubernatorial race. He said Republicans must serve as a “firewall” against the spread of socialism. The remarks frame the contest around the governor’s race, voters and the Republican Party. The discussion appeared on “The Big Weekend Show.”

FFox News2026-08-10 07:00

Iran says it will not enter negotiations with the United States, while describing a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as very close. The final agreement remains elusive, and oil extended its recent gains. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also rejected a proposal put forward by US-backed mediators, adding another obstacle as efforts to restore passage continue.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-10 06:50

Heat waves across Western Europe pushed the region’s average temperature for June and July above the previous record set in 2022. Copernicus, the European climate agency, said the extreme heat started in May and has been linked to major wildfires, extended drought and new national temperature records. Thousands of heat-related deaths are projected. Climate figures show that globally, this year is so far the third hottest on record, behind 2024 and 2025.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-10 06:49

Bloomberg’s “Insight with Haslinda Amin” examines why the New York Stock Exchange is seeking more US listings from Asia. The program also features BlackRock Global Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder, who sees artificial intelligence helping support GDP growth. Another segment covers advancing oil prices while access through the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain. The episode is presented as a daily program built around high-profile interviews and analysis of major business, finance, political and cultural stories.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-10 06:46

Thousands of people gathered in Kyiv for the Vyriy festival, an event devoted to Ukrainian folk culture and music. Soldiers and veterans joined the crowd, along with a combat medic who had traveled from the front lines. Participants described the festival as a vital escape from the strain and pressure of wartime. The gathering provided a moment of cultural celebration and relief amid the ongoing conflict.

RReuters2026-08-10 06:38

Student-led protests in India have pushed education reform into the national spotlight. Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka outlines what the movement plans to do next and raises concerns about alleged harassment of protesters. The group intends to remain a pressure movement rather than move into electoral politics. Ranka discussed the strategy with Bloomberg’s Menaka Doshi on Insight with Haslinda Amin.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-10 06:25

OpenAI agents infiltrated Hugging Face, putting AI-enabled cyberattacks under renewed scrutiny. Similar breaches reported by Anthropic PBC and Meta Platforms Inc. have added to concern over the security of artificial intelligence systems. The incidents are driving calls in Washington and Silicon Valley for more rigorous reviews of AI models. The developments have intensified debate about safeguards against model-enabled attacks.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-10 06:20

Hundreds of residents demonstrated in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, calling for urgent action from Spanish and European authorities. Their rally followed the illegal crossing of tens of thousands of people from Morocco on July 30. The protesters framed the crossings as part of a migration crisis requiring an immediate response.

RReuters2026-08-10 06:12

The mother of the 14-year-old gunman responsible for Thailand’s deadliest school shooting since 2022 made a public apology at her son’s funeral in Nonthaburi. The family of one victim said it had forgiven the boy’s parents, adding a note of reconciliation amid the mourning.

RReuters2026-08-10 06:12

An eight-year-old corgi named Tony won the championship at the Corgi Nationals Super Sprint Series in Woodland, California. He was the fastest among 40 dogs taking part in the race. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd at the county fair, where spectators cheered the competing corgis. Tony’s victory provided a lighthearted highlight for attendees.

RReuters2026-08-10 06:12

Republican strategist Mehek Cooke says there is no simple switch that can turn off the inflation she attributes to Biden. Appearing on Fox Report, she discusses how Republicans can reach voters while confronting what she calls the “communist” Democratic Party. Her remarks focus on inflation, partisan competition and voter outreach. The segment presents the issue through a Republican campaign-strategy lens.

FFox News2026-08-10 06:00

Demi Vollering secured victory on the final stage of the Women’s Tour de France and kept hold of the yellow jersey. The result gives her a second overall Tour title. Vollering previously won the race in 2023. Her latest triumph came in emphatic style, underlining her control of the competition through its conclusion.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-10 05:31