The murder trial of Boston mother Lindsay Clancy has entered its twelfth day. Clancy is accused of killing her three children. Proceedings continue following testimony from a psychiatrist.

FFox News2026-08-12 10:58

Ukraine is seeking to deepen its cooperation with South Korea. Earlier this week, President Zelenskyy accused North Korea of increasing its support for Russia. Ballistic missiles from Pyongyang were reportedly used in another deadly attack on Zaporizhzhia. France 24 correspondent Chloe Borgnon reports from South Korea on the latest developments.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 10:57

Four US states are seeking an extraordinary $1.4 trillion in fines from Meta. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey allege that the company founded by Mark Zuckerberg intentionally designed Instagram and Facebook to be addictive for minors. The report focuses on the accusations against the platforms and comes from Los Angeles.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 10:54

A rare total solar eclipse is expected within hours. As the Moon fully covers the Sun, parts of northern Spain will briefly be plunged into darkness during the day. Millions of people elsewhere in Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa will see a partial eclipse. Coverage of the celestial event will continue throughout the day.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 10:53

A major trial against Meta has opened, in a case described as social media’s “Big Tobacco moment.” Mark Zuckerberg’s company is defending itself against allegations that it harmed children by designing addictive features for younger users. The claims concern Instagram and Facebook. France 24 journalist Delano D'Souza provides further insight into the proceedings.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 10:51

Indonesian authorities rescued 172 people after a ferry travelling from Bali caught fire in waters off Lombok. One person was confirmed dead in the incident. Officials had not immediately established what caused the blaze. The fire occurred less than a month after another Indonesian ferry caught fire near Madura island, killing five people.

GGuardian News2026-08-12 10:39

Strong earnings from CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer drew investors back toward artificial intelligence trades. Asian stocks moved higher, while US equity-index futures also advanced. The gains set the tone for global technology markets ahead of trading in Europe. Bloomberg’s morning program highlights overnight developments from the US and Asia and the issues likely to matter to European investors before the session begins.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 10:37

Fresh speculation over the whereabouts of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has deepened perceptions of a power vacuum in Iran. Disputes among political factions are becoming more pronounced and increasingly spilling into the open. Bloomberg’s Patrick Sykes examines the situation. The item also notes a correction replacing an incorrect image in a graphic.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 10:36

The United States has not yet achieved the results it wanted from its war on Iran, despite its military power, according to Paul Musgrave, an associate professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar. He describes the conflict as a contest over which side will blink first. Musgrave says the decisive question is how long Washington or Tehran can withstand economic or political damage. Their willingness to endure that pain reflects how far each is prepared to go for a better deal.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 10:30

Trump Media & Technology Group reported a larger loss in the second quarter. The United States also sanctioned Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Shelbit. US authorities accused the exchange of processing millions of dollars for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. These are the week’s leading cryptocurrency stories.

RReuters2026-08-12 10:28

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore’s Elected Presidency, Non-Constituency MP and Group Representation Constituency schemes have endured and served the country well. Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of a new book by former Deputy Prime Minister S Jayakumar, he said their real test was how they functioned in practice over years and decades, under successive governments. The event was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters.

CCNA2026-08-12 10:10

Donald Trump reportedly left last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, without public notice. He used an alternate military aircraft while the White House presented the appearance that the Republican president was traveling aboard Air Force One. The reported aircraft change was carried out through an airport catering truck. The Washington Post published the account on Monday.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 10:09

Search and rescue efforts are continuing in Pereira after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. At least 181 people were killed, while hundreds of buildings were damaged. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency to speed the release of recovery funds. Live coverage is showing developments from the affected area as response operations continue.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 10:07

A live broadcast will show a rare total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland on August 12. Millions of people are expected to experience totality in those locations. Partial views will also be available from Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada and the United States. The footage is credited to timeanddate.com.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 10:03

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports new information about an Iranian threat targeting President Donald Trump’s life. The report also addresses the status of the conflict and carries the claim that the United States is in “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz. The story focuses on the reported threat to Trump and the ongoing situation around the strategic waterway.

FFox News2026-08-12 10:00

Former deputy prime minister S. Jayakumar has published a book revealing behind-the-scenes details of policy discussions surrounding three Singapore institutions. They are the elected presidency, group representation constituencies and non-constituency members of Parliament. The book addresses two widely held questions: whether young ministers during Lee Kuan Yew’s era lacked a voice, and whether group representation constituencies were designed to counter the opposition. Jayakumar responds to both issues in a video.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-12 10:00

Singapore’s former Deputy Prime Minister S Jayakumar has launched his latest book, “Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws: An Inside Story.” The event took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12. In his speech, Jayakumar described working closely with Cabinet colleagues and former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew. He discussed the drafting of Singapore’s Elected Presidency, Group Representation Constituency system and Non-Constituency Member of Parliament scheme.

CCNA2026-08-12 09:57

Body-camera video shows rescue teams locating a river-tubing group after its trip went wrong. The stranded group included two women and a 9-year-old boy. They had been unable to escape for three days and survived by eating bark and flowers before rescuers found them.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 09:47

Investors lifted CoreWeave shares after the AI cloud company posted strong results and pointed to more than $100 billion in backlogged orders. Markets are now preparing for a closely watched U.S. inflation report that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next move. Oil prices are also continuing to rise as attacks in the Red Sea persist and progress in U.S.-Iran talks remains elusive.

RReuters2026-08-12 09:45

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces say they have taken large parts of Geisan in Blue Nile State. The paramilitary group is intensifying its attacks across the country’s south. Reports indicate that Sudan’s army has pulled back from some areas, while retaining control of its main military base in Geisan. Al Jazeera correspondent Almigdad Alruhaid is reporting live from Khartoum.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 09:33

China has 30 million more men than women, creating intense pressure for many single men seeking wives. Beijing authorities warn that marriage scams targeting these men are increasing. In the so-called flash-marriage industry, matchmaking agencies can arrange weddings between men and women within only a few days. Several victims said the scams cost them their life savings.

BBBC Chinese2026-08-12 09:24

A total solar eclipse is due to cross northern Spain on August 12 in what is described as one of Europe’s most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. Scientists continue to study the Sun’s corona, animal behaviour and human emotions during such rare celestial occurrences. The phenomena have provided useful insights for more than two millennia since they were first observed.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 09:20

Australian builders are putting projects on hold as costs rise and profit margins tighten. Housing completions are falling behind the government’s goal of building 1.2 million homes by 2029. Nearly 70% of apartments approved since 2020 have yet to begin construction. The industry’s capacity constraints are adding to concerns over whether the target can be met.

RReuters2026-08-12 09:16

Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity and Greg Gutfeld offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top news. The feature presents their fresh perspectives on the leading stories being followed that day.

FFox News2026-08-12 09:15