EconomyBloomberg’s The China Show examines Kuaishou’s decline after weak third-quarter guidance, alongside a discussion of rising Asian bonds following Treasury action and the latest market reaction.
EconomyBloomberg’s The China Show examines Kuaishou’s decline after weak third-quarter guidance, alongside a discussion of rising Asian bonds following Treasury action and the latest market reaction.
WorldSouth Korea is holding a nationwide civil defense drill for a possible air raid. The 20-minute exercise begins at 2 p.m. local time, with pedestrians directed to shelters or underground areas and traffic halted on some roads.
OtherExtreme heat and drought have accelerated grape ripening in France’s Champagne region, prompting producers to begin the earliest recorded harvest. Growers are racing to pick the grapes within a narrow window to protect the quality of the area’s famous sparkling wine.
PoliticsRep. Byron Donalds, backed by Donald Trump, secured a major victory in a key Florida race. The coverage also highlighted Democrat socialist Angie Nixon’s upset win in the state’s primary.
WorldA building was damaged in an overnight attack on Kyiv that killed at least six people and wounded 33 others.
EconomyBloomberg’s Asia Trade program examines Treasury Secretary Bessent’s deployment of debt buybacks after yields rose, alongside President Trump’s announcement of an “economic warfare” operation against Iran, with implications for Asian markets.
World11:36A morning bulletin rounds up the most important stories from Europe and beyond on 20 August 2026, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
TechLive coverage from the World Robot Conference in Beijing shows companies presenting their newest robots and technologies as China seeks to broaden their use in factories and other real-world settings.
SportsPaul Pogba and AS Monaco have officially ended their partnership after one season. The 2018 World Cup winner joined in June 2025 following nearly two years away from football, but injuries restricted him to six appearances and 115 minutes last season.
PoliticsFox News host Sean Hannity discusses Florida Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Angie Nixon’s primary victory as she prepares to face incumbent Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.
SocietyHundreds of thousands of GCSE students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales have received their results. BBC Education Correspondent Hazel Shearing outlines what students can do if things did not go to plan, including resits, A levels, university and improving grades.
PoliticsUS President Donald Trump is meeting cryptocurrency executives, Wall Street leaders and federal regulators as he seeks to make the United States a global hub for digital assets. Trump and the crypto industry are pressing Congress to pass the Clarity Act, while Democrats criticize it over consumer protection and possible conflicts of interest after financial disclosures showed Trump made ab…
WorldAt least five Americans were among those killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya. The DEA has joined the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death, while questions remain on what would have been Nolan Wells’ birthday.
WorldMatthew “Whiz” Buckley examines a power failure, the possibility of sabotage and the strain that prolonged deployments place on sailors and ships.
SportsConstruction crews are completing the final work on Washington, D.C.’s first IndyCar racetrack. The circuit will run around the National Mall for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix scheduled for Aug. 22 and 23.
SocietyFox News analyst Kat Timpf and the “Gutfeld!” panel discuss Penn State fraternity members who were arrested over an allegedly major cocaine trafficking operation.
WorldThe United States has questioned all 32 NATO members about their alignment with Washington’s foreign policy, defence-spending commitments and any limits on US access to bases and airspace. The questionnaire asks whether they can credibly reach defence spending of 5% of GDP and whether they support the Trump administration’s “NATO 3.0” concept, which gives European allies greater responsibility for their own defence with less US support.
SocietyIndia’s student-led “Cockroach movement” has drawn attention by using satire and social media to challenge authority. Protester Sakhi says several Instagram reels were removed or restricted, including a police-mocking video that reached 40 million views. Activists, journalists and opposition figures have reported similar takedowns.
PoliticsPrime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver his third National Day Rally speech in office at the Institute of Technical Education headquarters in Ang Mo Kio on Sunday, Aug. 23. The English-language address begins at 8 p.m.
OtherA reported crash at an airport left one civilian dead and two troopers injured. An investigation is underway.
PoliticsFox News analyst Kat Timpf and the ‘Gutfeld!’ panel discuss a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci admitting that emails were hidden, raising questions about accountability and public health oversight.
CulturePrince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom with their children, Britain’s Daily Telegraph reported. They will not resume roles as working members of the royal family.
PoliticsSouth Korea and the United States will shorten their annual joint military drills from 11 days to five and reduce some field training after Donald Trump ordered a substantial cut in US participation. Former US diplomat Henry Haggard says Trump believes his relationship with Kim Jong Un could produce a diplomatic breakthrough.
Tech20:13The World Robot Conference is taking place in Beijing, with companies presenting the latest robots and technologies as China seeks to broaden their use in factories and other real-world settings.