People across South Korea are participating in annual evacuation exercises and emergency drills. The tests come days after US President Donald Trump ordered cuts to joint military exercises between the two countries, with reporting from Seoul.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-20 09:46

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expanding bond buybacks to calm markets unsettled by rising borrowing costs. U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, highlighting the scale of the funding challenge. Moderna also reports a cancer-vaccine breakthrough, sending its shares sharply higher.

RReuters2026-08-20 09:42

The Fox News report tracks the Iranian regime’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s “crushing” economic campaign targeting Iran.

FFox News2026-08-20 09:30

Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region have killed 12 people and injured 33. US President Donald Trump had authorised Ukraine to obtain licences to manufacture Patriot air-defence systems, but later reversed that decision.

Eeuronews2026-08-20 09:21

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Thursday that relations with Israel were “difficult” after Israel dropped its investigation into the deaths of aid worker Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom and her colleagues in Gaza. Frankcom was one of seven World Central Kitchen staff killed when their convoy was struck by an Israeli air strike in April 2024.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-20 09:19

Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo has become the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Film stars and leading music figures celebrated her at a glamorous California ceremony as she unveiled the star.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-20 09:16

A pilot was killed in a violent collision involving a Pennsylvania police helicopter.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 09:15

Zimbabwean police said Tuesday that two more bodies recovered from last week’s ferry disaster brought the death toll to 94. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe blamed the sinking on negligence and human error by the boat’s captain and opened an investigation.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-20 09:14

Thailand’s early-2026 general election gave Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party more than 190 parliamentary seats, making it the biggest winner. It also made Anutin the first Thai prime minister in nearly two decades to return to office after a general election. Once a political “kingmaker” who stayed central through negotiation and deal-making, he is now prime minister. Does this mark a personal triumph or a major reshaping of Thai politics?

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-20 09:00

Humpback whales surfacing off New York’s southern shores have become a more common and thrilling sight against the Manhattan skyline. Their presence in one of the United States’ busiest port regions is also driving new efforts to protect them from boat traffic.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-20 08:58

Ukrainian authorities said overnight Russian bombardments killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens in Kyiv and the surrounding region. Long-range attacks by both sides have intensified in recent months, increasing civilian deaths during the four-and-a-half-year war.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-20 08:56

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan reportedly plan to move back to Britain this month, six years after they stepped down from royal duties and relocated to the United States.

RReuters2026-08-20 08:56

The International Criminal Court condemned Washington’s sanctions against its president, Tomoko Akane, as a “flagrant attack” on judicial independence. The United States also sanctioned Senegalese trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, while senior EU officials promptly voiced firm support for Akane and the ICC.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-20 08:55

Women who entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta during a mass crossing on July 30 say the hardships of sleeping outdoors while awaiting registration are worsened by threats and fear of sexual harassment. Authorities estimate that 5,000 to 8,000 people remain there more than two weeks after 72,000 crossed from Morocco in a deadly border surge.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-20 08:54

The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy continues in Plymouth, Massachusetts. A psychologist testified Wednesday that Clancy was not criminally responsible for killing her three children because of her mental health issues.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 08:54

Attacks by Israeli settlers are increasing across the occupied West Bank. Pipes and water-distribution networks are being damaged, while springs used to irrigate farmland are diverted, cutting people off from water. Palestinian authorities describe it as a “water war” intended to drive residents from their land.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-20 08:51

A historic steam tugboat called The Slovenian has surfaced from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia. Prolonged heat and drought have pushed rivers across Europe to record-low levels.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 08:45

Appearing on The Ingraham Angle, former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino weighs the political repercussions of Florida’s primary elections and President Donald Trump’s strategy toward Iran.

FFox News2026-08-20 08:45

A police report indicates that Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at the scene when she died, while her estranged mother has also spoken about her death.

AABC News2026-08-20 08:30

A drone incident at Germany’s Leipzig Airport has prompted a broader question about whether European businesses are prepared for this emerging form of threat.

DDW News2026-08-20 08:07

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters and Sean Hannity offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top stories.

FFox News2026-08-20 08:00

Two AI-generated local films released over the National Day weekend triggered an uproar, with viewers branding them “AI slop”. As generative AI can produce music, films and images within minutes, the debate is whether it democratises creativity or devalues the skills creatives spend years developing—and whether audiences will come to expect endless content with little human input.

CCNA2026-08-20 08:00

Singapore and India discussed possible cooperation in nuclear and space technology, semiconductor manufacturing and stronger supply chains, Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said. Ministers also considered setting up semiconductor manufacturing training centres in India, while the countries signed two new memorandums of understanding.

CCNA2026-08-20 07:51

An Australian court has begun hearing Erin Patterson’s appeal. She was convicted in 2025 of killing three in-laws with a meal containing deadly mushrooms and sentenced to life in prison, with no parole for 33 years.

RReuters2026-08-20 07:50