California lawmaker Aisha Wahab has been elected to Congress after defeating an opponent backed by AIPAC, an American pro-Israel lobbying group. The election followed Eric Swalwell’s resignation in April over sexual assault allegations. AIPAC spent millions supporting Wahab’s opponent. David Dunn of the University of Birmingham provided analysis.

TTRT World2026-08-21 11:43

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has warned that US sanctions could bring about the “demise of international rule of law”. Washington has repeatedly accused the ICC of “politicised actions” and of “targeting Israel” after the court issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza.

Eeuronews2026-08-21 11:42

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was returned to prison after a brief transfer to a hospital in Islamabad for a medical examination. Political scholar and author Rasul Bakhsh Rais provided his analysis.

TTRT World2026-08-21 11:39

Anthropic, the developer of Claude, is weighing an IPO that could match or exceed SpaceX’s record-setting offering, people familiar with the matter said. The company is preparing to publicly file for a potential mega-IPO as soon as the end of August, amid intense investor demand tied to the artificial-intelligence boom.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-21 11:38

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington will impose what he calls the toughest sanctions in history on Iran, as part of the greatest coordinated economic isolation in world history. Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics provides analysis.

TTRT World2026-08-21 11:36

The United States has permanently adopted visa bonds of up to $20,000 for some visitors, citing immigration enforcement. Travel experts warn that the measure could discourage tourists and business travellers.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-21 11:36

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho says he is coming out of retirement 11 years after ending his career, joining Italian third-tier club Ravenna in pursuit of a 300th goal. He played his final official match for Fluminense in September 2015.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-21 11:33

Germany’s manufacturing sector had its strongest performance in more than four years in August, helping overall business activity grow for a second consecutive month. France’s private sector unexpectedly weakened as extreme summer heat hurt services. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was ready to expand efforts to buy back more expensive debt, while the administration plans a new fiscal initiative.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-21 11:33

France, Italy, Britain and Germany joined growing international condemnation of a major Israeli settlement project in the occupied West Bank after authorities opened bids for more than 1,200 homes. Approved last year, the E1 plan would further separate east Jerusalem from the West Bank, France 24 reports.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-21 11:32

Hopes of finding survivors are fading two days after a gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic. Local officials and the Red Cross say more than 100 people died, while the government’s toll is 49. The mines minister said the dead included 35 Central Africans, 13 Cameroonians and two Chadians.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-21 11:31

Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks in Middletown, Ohio.

TThe White House2026-08-21 11:30

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the “Gutfeld!” panel discuss lewd remarks allegedly made by a California Democratic staffer about independent journalist Nick Shirley, who is described as exposing fraud.

FFox News2026-08-21 11:30

Prince Harry and Meghan plan to spend an extended period in the United Kingdom from this autumn, but will not resume duties as working members of the royal family. A person close to the couple said their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are already enrolled in British schools and will begin classes in September.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-21 11:29

Liev Schreiber, the US actor and UNITED24 ambassador, took shelter while visiting Kyiv after deadly Russian strikes overnight. He urged stronger air-defence support for Ukraine, including renewed backing for Patriot systems.

Eeuronews2026-08-21 11:23

Moderna and Merck have reported a breakthrough in a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine. A large late-stage trial found it outperformed standard treatment in melanoma patients. Seth Cheetham of the Australian Personalised mRNA Cancer Immunotherapy Hub explains how the vaccine uses a tumour’s unique genetic blueprint to train the immune system to identify and attack cancer cells.

CCNA2026-08-21 11:16

Moderna and Merck say their personalised cancer vaccine helped prevent melanoma from returning and spreading. The companies hope the breakthrough could eventually apply to many cancers, while Moderna estimates thousands of melanoma patients might benefit in the first few years after approval.

CCNA2026-08-21 11:16

Germany is becoming hotter and drier at an unprecedented pace, yet climate change is not a priority for many politicians. DW examines the widening gap between climate reality and political action with sustainability researcher Maja Göpel and SPD climate spokesperson Jakob Blankenburg, asking what continued delay could mean for Germany.

DDW News2026-08-21 11:00

At least 29 people have died in the Philippines after nearly two weeks of heavy monsoon rain. Floods and mudslides damaged roads, disrupted transport and displaced tens of thousands of people.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-21 10:58

Greenock, west of Glasgow, is losing residents rapidly. Inverclyde has seen its population fall by 22,000 since 1981, making it Scotland’s hardest-hit area for population decline. The local council is responding with a repopulation strategy that includes attracting migrants and people granted refugee status.

BBBC News2026-08-21 10:47

The FBI says it stopped an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York’s Capitol. Authorities allege the suspect also intended to return and attack the White House and the president.

FFox News2026-08-21 10:45

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States will impose its “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warns that Israeli settlers in Qusra could face a travel ban. Walmart misses its sales target, while enthusiasm for China’s space program spurs new tourist attractions.

RReuters2026-08-21 10:22

Australia has started vaccinating little penguins on Phillip Island in Victoria under its H5N1 bird flu vaccination program.

RReuters2026-08-21 10:20

Bond markets are testing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s buyback strategy as yields climb back toward recent highs. U.S. President Donald Trump promises an economic crackdown on Iran while oil prices head for a weekly gain. Walmart shares tumble after the retailer reports its weakest U.S. sales growth in more than six years.

RReuters2026-08-21 10:12

The Northeast is cleaning up after powerful overnight storms hit the region. The report also covers a small plane crash in a remote part of western Alaska and video showing a small plane striking a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, killing the pilot.

AABC News2026-08-21 10:09