The 2026 World Robot Conference has opened in Beijing, with more than 300 exhibiting companies presenting over 2,000 exhibits.

RReuters2026-08-19 06:10

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor in Tuesday’s primary, while former Rep. David Jolly secured the Democratic nomination. Their fall campaign will replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis and shape the state’s future political direction.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-19 06:10

Middle East Institute associate fellow Nazee Moinian argues that U.S. officials repeatedly fall short of Iran’s pain threshold, prolonging the conflict.

FFox News2026-08-19 06:00

An Israeli airstrike hit a cafe at Gaza City's fishing harbor, killing at least six Palestinians and injuring more than a dozen. The strike came a day after Trump envoy Jared Kushner's regional trip failed to advance a Gaza ceasefire plan.

RReuters2026-08-19 05:54

A global selloff in semiconductor stocks intensified as investors pulled back from one of the year’s hottest trades. Samsung and SK Hynix shares fell more than 7% in Seoul after US chipmaker losses drove the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 5% on Tuesday.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 05:52

The United States and Canada reached a last-minute agreement to delay steep tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods, giving exporters worried about a renewed trade war a temporary reprieve. President Donald Trump announced the move shortly before the 50% duty was due to begin at midnight.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-19 05:51

Unitree shares surged after the robotics company raised $904 million in a Shanghai initial public offering. The program also covers the widening chip selloff in Asia and Baidu’s fifth consecutive revenue decline.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 05:40

Oil markets are preparing for Iran’s next move as the standoff around the Strait of Hormuz continues. The program also covers Unitree’s 629% surge after its $904 million Shanghai IPO and a discussion of China’s divided technology sector.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 05:37

Fox News contributor Tom Shillue and the “Gutfeld!” panel discuss Gen Z treating sports betting as an investment strategy.

FFox News2026-08-19 05:30

A morning roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on August 19, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews2026-08-19 05:09

Lyon and Fenerbahce drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off. The second leg is scheduled for Wednesday 26 August in Lyon.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-19 05:08

A couple cycled 3,000 kilometres along the Danube, observing from its banks what drought looks like and finding what they describe as small signs of hope.

Eeuronews2026-08-19 05:03

Heavy snow has disrupted daily life across Bolivia, with El Alto among the hardest-hit areas. Informal traders and small businesses are struggling as customers stay away, while authorities have halted travel on major highways and mountain passes. In Potosi, deep snow has covered grazing fields.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-19 05:00

Vinted has more than 17 million users in the UK, most of whom have no problems. But some users say the platform relies too heavily on AI and has wrongly suspended or permanently banned them. Vinted says disputed decisions can be appealed and reviewed by a member of its support team.

BBBC News2026-08-19 05:00

The program reports new details about a Navy ship left without power and drifting for days, a manhunt for a masked man accused of chasing women, and a factory seeking to revolutionize humanoid robots.

AABC News2026-08-19 04:57

The United Arab Emirates says it is imposing an indefinite trade embargo on Iran, accusing Tehran of undermining regional and international peace and security. The move follows the UAE’s claim that it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran. Tehran rejects the allegation as baseless and calls the incident a “false flag operation.”

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-19 04:46

Fox News contributor Tom Shillue and the ‘Gutfeld!’ panel discuss Hunter Biden’s view of rising Democratic socialist stars within the Democratic Party.

FFox News2026-08-19 04:45

The chip selloff has spread into Asian markets as anxiety in bond markets persists. The program also highlights Baidu posting its fifth consecutive revenue decline.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-19 04:43

As a continuing blockade restricts construction materials from entering Gaza, residents are recovering iron bars from destroyed buildings. They process and reshape the metal to make makeshift shelters, bathrooms and household furniture.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-19 04:32

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term with 60% of the vote. Although Thursday’s polling was largely peaceful, the opposition said intimidation and restrictions marred its campaign, concerns echoed by international observers including the European Union.

DDW News2026-08-19 04:30

The United States has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, accusing the court of overreach against countries that never joined it, including through its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the ICC “illegitimate”; the court said the move threatens international justice and vowed not to be deterred.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-19 04:05

A US court has heard allegations that Meta deliberately made a generation of children dependent on Facebook and Instagram. Lawyers representing several states and Meta clashed as the landmark trial opened in Oakland, California. Meta says it strongly disagrees with the claims.

BBBC News2026-08-19 04:04

President Donald Trump said there are no ongoing or scheduled talks with Iran while the Strait of Hormuz remains open. The Department of War’s under secretary, meanwhile, insisted that the United States has enough weapons to defeat any threat.

FFox News2026-08-19 04:00

SpaceX is scheduled to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

RReuters2026-08-19 03:59