China opened the 2026 World Robot Conference with companies presenting the country’s growing robotics sector. Organizers say about 3,000 products are on display. Some humanoid robots danced, while another played table tennis against a human.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 11:30

Mario Fernandez Saldana faces a Florida jury over allegations that he helped orchestrate the 2022 roadside ambush of Jared Bridegan. Bridegan was shot after stopping to move a tire while his 2-year-old daughter was in the car.

FFox News2026-08-20 11:26

A newly published UN report again warns of the grave dangers facing aid workers in Gaza. At least 560 have been killed during nearly three years of Israel’s war, with the overwhelming majority belonging to the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA.

TTRT World2026-08-20 11:20

US President Donald Trump has announced new economic sanctions against Iran, describing them as the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country”. Middle East analyst Moamen Gouda of Hankuk University assesses the announcement.

TTRT World2026-08-20 11:12

Authorities say heavy Russian bombardment killed at least 13 people in Kyiv and surrounding areas. Missiles hit a children’s hospital in Solomianskyi district, along with residential neighborhoods and warehouses. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for international action, saying Russia would not seriously consider peace while Ukraine lacks adequate ballistic-missile defenses.

GGuardian News2026-08-20 11:09

AI “nudify” apps can transform an innocent photo into an explicit image with a few swipes, creating risks for students returning to school. Michelle DeLaune, president and CEO of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, outlines ways parents can protect their children.

CCBS News2026-08-20 11:01

Since Myanmar’s civil war intensified after the 2021 coup, more than 150,000 Rohingya have been purged from their homes and forced to seek asylum across Asia. Most have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh, where about a million other members of the persecuted minority struggle to survive in vast resettlement camps while caught between Myanmar’s military government and rebel fighters.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-20 11:00

Fox News reports new details after migrant suspect allegedly stabbed Virginia mother Carmen Lizet Puch to death. Former Secret Service agent Charles Marino also analyzed the implications of the fatal stabbing.

FFox News2026-08-20 11:00

India’s Gen Z has turned an insulting label into a symbol of resistance. What began as online satire quickly grew into nationwide protests, hunger strikes and clashes between police and protesters, becoming one of Narendra Modi’s biggest challenges since taking office. The Cockroach People’s Party has announced a new phase of action, including inspections of government-run schools.

BBBC Chinese2026-08-20 11:00

The child star of the “Baby Shark Dance” video has released his first K-pop digital single, returning to the stage a decade after he first became famous. The video is the most-watched in YouTube history.

RReuters2026-08-20 10:54

For about two decades, Jamsairi “Bobby” Kamaruddin has led Kuo Chuan Arts & Cultural, a lion dance troupe made up mostly of Malay members. His interest began at age eight, but establishing the troupe was difficult. It now performs for customers from different communities, some of whom return annually.

CCNA2026-08-20 10:47

President Trump says he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year and claims North Korea has 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons. Brenda Goh examines the developments.

RReuters2026-08-20 10:40

Migrants who had been staying on a beach in Ceuta are being transferred to makeshift reception centres in the Spanish enclave. They are among roughly 72,000 people who crossed into the territory; most returned voluntarily in the following days, but thousands remain.

RReuters2026-08-20 10:37

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty receives Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Egypt. The two sides are set to sign agreements and memoranda of understanding before holding a press conference.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-20 10:35

Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years. Members of parliament are choosing between a ruling BNP candidate and a former army officer from the opposition, while young people say they are still waiting for political change to improve their lives.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-20 10:30

Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton has died at 80. Her team described her legacy as one of love, compassion and resilience.

BBBC News2026-08-20 10:25

A leaked draft letter from the United States indicates that Washington wants partner countries to choose between its artificial intelligence framework and China’s competing vision.

DDW News2026-08-20 10:23

Canadian and U.S. officials are working to finalize an agreement that would avert new U.S. tariffs on nearly $30 billion worth of Canadian goods.

CCBC News2026-08-20 10:21

U.S. government debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, fueling fears of an emerging fiscal crisis. The IDF is investigating its own troops over five incidents involving Palestinian deaths, including the 2024 killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza. A melanoma cancer vaccine raises hopes for treating various tumors, while humanoid robots demonstrate everyday skills at the World Robot Conference.

RReuters2026-08-20 10:19

Public News founder Michael Shellenberger discusses Los Angeles building a mini-city for homeless people, its public bathrooms, and major cities supporting drug use among the homeless on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”

FFox News2026-08-20 10:15

Euronews’ midday bulletin for August 20, 2026 brings together important stories from Europe and beyond, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews2026-08-20 10:12

Global bond yields fell after the US Treasury said it would buy back more longer-dated bonds, following borrowing costs reaching multi-year highs. US public debt later exceeded $40 trillion for the first time. Donald Trump said the US would wage “economic warfare” against Iran and threatened “tremendous consequences” for anyone trading with Tehran.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 10:09

Archaeologists in Lima found the skeletal remains of an adult believed to have been placed as a ritual offering at Huaca Pucllana. The remains were discovered inside a ceremonial canal dating to around 650 AD, during the flourishing of the Lima culture on Peru’s central coast.

Eeuronews2026-08-20 10:05

A pilot died at a Pennsylvania airport after a small plane struck a state police helicopter from behind. Investigators say the helicopter was hovering only feet above the ground during a training exercise when the Cessna, approaching to land, hit it.

AABC News2026-08-20 09:59