American Military Project director Will Thibeau discussed the latest developments in the conflict with Iran on Fox & Friends First, saying the Iranian regime has placed a bounty on US service members.

FFox News2026-08-17 11:00

Global equities rose after Anthropic’s stellar revenue growth reinforced expectations that heavy artificial-intelligence spending will continue. Fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah flared in Lebanon over the weekend, further undermining efforts to end parallel Middle East wars that have lasted nearly six months and disrupted markets.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-17 10:50

More than 670,000 French taxpayers are being notified that their personal and tax information was stolen and allegedly put up for sale online. Authorities warn it could fuel scams and identity fraud, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu prepares to meet on the digital security of government institutions.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 10:50

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia last week, killing dozens, injuring hundreds and damaging more than 900 buildings. Nearly 13,000 people have been displaced, many still living in tents while rescue teams work and hospitals treat the injured.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 10:38

US President Donald Trump urged Washington and Seoul to scale back their military drills just hours before they were due to start, calling North Korea “unthreatening and respectful.” South Korea said it hoped Trump’s relationship with Kim Jong Un could help bring Pyongyang back to negotiations. FRANCE 24 examines North Korea’s military capabilities, expanding nuclear arsenal and closer ties.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 10:36

France’s back-to-school period also marks the annual literary season, when thousands of new titles reach bookshelves nationwide. French bookseller Isabelle Claret Lemarchand, who runs a shop in London, discusses this year’s styles and trends, compares French and British publishing, and reflects on the industry’s challenges.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 10:32

The Trump administration is intensifying diplomacy to secure a Gaza peace plan. US envoy Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to persuade him to support the proposal. With Netanyahu facing major political and personal stakes ahead of a possible re-election, the meeting’s potential to produce a breakthrough in Gaza is under scrutiny.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 10:30

A landslide in South Korea’s southern region killed at least one person and injured three as heavy rain lashed the area, media reports said.

RReuters2026-08-17 10:19

US President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea as tensions remain high on the Korean peninsula, which is technically still at war. The annual drills are intended to guard against a full-scale invasion; this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield involves US forces and about 18,000 South Korean troops.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-17 10:15

Opening statements are underway in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis is the first person charged in connection with Shakur’s death, nearly 30 years after the musician was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-17 10:06

China’s economy began the second half sluggishly, with industrial output, consumption and investment all undershooting forecasts and renewing pressure on policymakers to support growth. Fighting in Lebanon and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are clouding prospects for a deal to end the war in Iran, while US-Iran negotiations appear stalled.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-17 10:02

Cameroon beat tournament newcomers Malawi 3-0 in the final to claim their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added the third. Both finalists, along with Morocco and Algeria, qualified for next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 09:57

President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. The Taliban marks five years in power, while China prepares people for extreme-weather disasters with a typhoon simulator.

RReuters2026-08-17 09:46

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is continuing in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Phone data analysis presented Thursday showed searches about mental health concerns and medication side effects in the weeks before she killed her three children.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-17 09:46

President Donald Trump says the US will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea. He cites their high cost and an “inappropriate and hostile” signal, while pointing to South Korea’s recent refusal to join the US in the “denuclearisation” of Iran and his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

BBBC News2026-08-17 09:45

Fox News reports from Tel Aviv that the 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran has expired, while Iran is reportedly preparing to escalate its war with the US.

FFox News2026-08-17 09:45

A surprise decline in U.S. retail sales has investors questioning whether American consumers are finally losing momentum. With Walmart, Home Depot and Target due to report earnings this week, markets are seeking clues on whether shoppers are pausing or pulling back more decisively. Trump says higher gasoline prices are worth paying for the war with Iran, while rising Japanese bond yields underscore global concerns about government borrowing costs.

RReuters2026-08-17 09:42

Wildfires are spreading across Europe, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and causing deaths and major damage. Greece, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany and the UK have faced severe fires, while Croatia has reported multiple blazes and arrests over suspected arson.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 09:25

US and South Korean forces began joint military exercises on Monday as scheduled, despite Donald Trump urging that they be reduced. Trump called the drills too expensive and hostile toward North Korea, while critics cautioned that cutting them could undermine South Korea’s security. They are due to run until August 28.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 09:22

The UN has delivered aid to Qusra after Israeli settlers cut several Palestinian families off from food, water and electricity. Residents describe months of harassment and attacks, while rights groups accuse settlers of seeking to drive Palestinians from the area. Critics warn a plan to transfer law-enforcement powers in the West Bank could deepen Israel’s control there.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 09:18

Fox News host Mark Levin explains why he says the Iranian regime will never surrender and outlines what he describes as the growing threat from its nuclear capabilities on “Life, Liberty & Levin.”

FFox News2026-08-17 09:15

Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, striking a Wildberries warehouse and other sites. Russian strikes on Ukraine continued at the same time, destroying civilian and industrial areas and bringing the war closer to civilians on both sides.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 09:09

Grieving Colombians held masses and funerals as the death toll from the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10 rose to about 290. More than 140 people remain missing.

RReuters2026-08-17 09:00

US envoy Jared Kushner is scheduled to hold discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after meeting Hamas leaders in Egypt. The contacts are intended to revive a US-backed Gaza peace proposal that Israel has rejected to date.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-17 09:00