The USS Benfold lost power for four days last month while deployed off the coast of Southeast Asia. The Navy reported no injuries, while the cause remains under investigation.

CCBS News2026-08-18 13:37

Mark Cabana, head of U.S. rates strategy at BofA Global Research, discusses the factors he believes are contributing to the U.S. bond selloff, which he says is mostly a Federal Reserve story.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 13:37

Supporters of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema filled Lusaka’s streets after the 64-year-old won a second term. While his followers credit him with reviving the economy, critics accuse him of becoming increasingly intolerant of dissent.

RReuters2026-08-18 13:36

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be transferred to hospital amid concerns over his health. His family and lawyer say he has lost most of the vision in his right eye. Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 and convicted in a series of cases that he and his party say were politically motivated.

CCNA2026-08-18 13:32

Fox News reports that newly declassified FBI documents show Eric Swalwell admitted he slept with a suspected Chinese spy.

FFox News2026-08-18 13:30

A highly sought-after weapon sits idle in a field with empty canisters, having last been fired 10 weeks ago. The US-made Patriot interceptor is at the center of a global supply crunch as countries seek to strengthen their defenses, with Ukraine facing near-nightly Russian attacks.

CCNN2026-08-18 13:30

A New York woman has been missing in Las Vegas for 10 days, according to her family. The only messages they have received are mysterious texts from her phone demanding cash and bitcoin payments.

CCBS News2026-08-18 13:29

Prominent Russian anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg has been sentenced to 11 years in a penal colony for allegedly discrediting the country’s armed forces. Shlosberg is deputy head of opposition party Yabloko, which was recently barred from contesting September’s parliamentary elections.

TTRT World2026-08-18 13:26

More than 30 years after hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, Duane “Keffe D” Davis is standing trial in the killing.

FFox News2026-08-18 13:25

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged Seoul to strengthen its independent defence capabilities as US President Donald Trump pushes to reduce joint military exercises. Defence officials have reportedly met in Seoul to discuss cutting back the ongoing Ulchi Freedom Shield drill. Trump linked the move partly to South Korea’s refusal to support Washington’s war on Iran and pressed the ally to bear more of its defence costs.

CCNA2026-08-18 13:23

Despite growing pressure to reduce animal testing, USDA records show that more than 37,000 dogs were used for research in the U.S. last year. A CBS News investigation raised questions about the effectiveness of federal oversight of commercial breeding facilities that supply laboratories nationwide.

CCBS News2026-08-18 13:21

Israeli occupiers have kept three Palestinian homes in Qusra, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, under a tight siege for a 10th straight day. TRT World spoke with Palestinian-American Louai Abu Reda, whose home is among those surrounded.

TTRT World2026-08-18 13:19

Trump says the US and Iran are not holding talks and claims the Strait of Hormuz is “open and operating.” He had earlier shared a map depicting the passage as new US territory, seemingly reiterating last week’s threat to claim sovereignty over it.

Eeuronews2026-08-18 13:15

Actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest at a South Carolina apartment, according to the coroner’s office. The official cause and manner of death for the 36-year-old remain under investigation, while officials say there is no indication of foul play.

CCBS News2026-08-18 13:15

Christian leaders and religious figures in the West Bank say worsening living conditions are driving a growing number of Christian families from their homes, threatening the historic presence of Christians in the Palestinian territories.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-18 13:14

The global bond selloff is continuing, with yields on long-dated bonds climbing further to multidecade highs. Ira Jersey of Bloomberg Intelligence discusses what may be driving the move on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 13:14

China was known for decades as the world’s factory, but more of its companies are now seeking global recognition. Over the past five years, Chinese brands have become competitive with Western brands on both quality and price, helped by extensive supply chains and engineering talent that supports innovation.

CCNA2026-08-18 13:10

More than a dozen current and former Penn State students, along with one parent, have been charged in an alleged major cocaine trafficking ring. Prosecutors say two off-campus fraternities appeared to serve as hubs for the operation.

CCBS News2026-08-18 13:05

Extended aircraft-carrier deployments are taking a toll on crews and ships. Military operations against Iran and previously Venezuela are stretching US naval deployments in a way not seen since the Vietnam War, raising questions about whether the Trump administration has a well-considered strategy for using naval power.

DDW News2026-08-18 13:00

Following Israel’s June 1967 invasion and occupation of the West Bank, its government quickly moved to develop settlements on Palestinian land; Al Jazeera calls them illegal. The explainer says public bodies, banks, multinational firms and private businesses have since gained from the occupation and also played a part in it.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-18 13:00

A pivotal trial involving Meta Platforms is set to open in a California federal court. Proceedings are expected to start Tuesday and run for six to eight weeks.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-18 13:00

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Russia for the first time since becoming president in April. Before talks with Vladimir Putin, he laid a wreath at a memorial to Soviet soldiers killed in World War II. The two countries are expected to sign agreements expanding economic and security cooperation, which has remained strong despite Myanmar’s coup and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

CCNA2026-08-18 12:59

Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, appears in court. Her defense team has argued that she was suffering from postpartum mental health issues.

RReuters2026-08-18 12:57

A school shooting in the southern Philippines killed two students, including the gunman, marking the country’s second such attack in two months. The shooter livestreamed the rampage using a body camera. Classes were suspended for at least two days. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered a thorough investigation, while the gunman’s customs-official father was suspended and police examined possible negligence.

CCNA2026-08-18 12:48