Iran’s currency has fallen to a historic low as the United States prepares new sanctions against Iran. Fox News’ Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv on the latest developments in the U.S. economic campaign against Tehran.

FFox News2026-08-24 10:09

Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit and talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. Discussions are expected to cover the war in Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and new energy routes that could bypass it. The two also attended the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-24 10:02

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, First Lady Olena Zelenska and foreign guests are attending an event marking Independence Day.

Eeuronews2026-08-24 10:02

Its walls are scarred by shrapnel and its golden arches have melted, yet a McDonald’s in Kyiv remains an island of normalcy amid Russia’s bombardment.

NNBC News2026-08-24 10:00

An Iranian official said Sunday that Iran would not export “a single drop of oil” as long as the United States continued its “economic war” against the country.

AABC News2026-08-24 09:57

August 24 marks Ukraine’s 35th anniversary of independence and four and a half years of conflict with Russia. As European leaders gather in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is due to chair talks with Volodymyr Zelensky on strengthening support for Ukraine amid an escalating bombing campaign from Moscow.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-24 09:56

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hosts the ‘Coalition of the Willing’, with Andy Burnham and other guests attending an event marking Ukraine’s Independence Day.

GGuardian News2026-08-24 09:56

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has arrived in Kyiv on his first overseas visit as prime minister. He is expected to provide blueprints enabling Ukraine to build its own long-range missiles, after the government agreed to let MBDA declassify information on UK components for the long-range Scalp missile, the French equivalent of Storm Shadow.

BBBC News2026-08-24 09:55

A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. The Hawk Fire has destroyed homes and burned more than 15,000 acres, while remaining 0% contained overnight.

AABC News2026-08-24 09:45

After U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed late Friday, Mark Carney vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation, leaving 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian imports in place. Oil prices slipped as Scott Bessent prepared to unveil his so-called “economic D-Day” on Iran, with Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole still ahead.

RReuters2026-08-24 09:42

The head of the Palestinian NGO Network says Gaza is experiencing what he calls an Israeli policy of deliberate starvation. Severe restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the Strip are worsening the crisis, making basic food increasingly difficult to obtain and forcing more Palestinians to seek ways to provide for themselves.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-24 09:30

A marine traffic tracker shows vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has threatened Iran with what it called “the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled” as it prepares economic sanctions aimed at Iran’s trading partners.

RReuters2026-08-24 09:27

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to chair the first meeting of the Saudi-French Strategic Partnership Council on August 24. Several agreements are expected, including a deal for a Dragon Ball-themed amusement park in the Paris region and the sale of French military equipment to the kingdom.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-24 09:27

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial continues in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with the court considering whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her children. The proceedings may be nearing their final days, with closing arguments expected this week after prosecutors called rebuttal witnesses.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-24 09:25

Violence has continued in Gaza despite a ceasefire in place since October 2025. Local authorities said Israeli strikes killed several people in the enclave on August 23, while an Israeli military shooting killed a boy in the West Bank. More than 1,280 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the truce was announced, while Israel has reported drones, balloons and kites launched toward its territory.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-24 09:17

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations of Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia’s four-year invasion continues. New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was among the guests, making his first overseas trip since taking office in July.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-24 09:12

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government sees little prospect of restarting negotiations with President Donald Trump before the midterm elections after trade talks collapsed, people familiar with the matter said. Iran’s rial fell to a record low against the dollar amid a growing US campaign to damage the country’s economy after nearly six months of war, trading at 1.992 million per dollar on the unregulated market Monday.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-24 09:12

A Chinese humanoid robot has run the 100 metres in a time faster than Usain Bolt’s world-record mark. Organisers of the World Humanoid Robot Games said competing robots had doubled their speed in just one year, highlighting the pace of progress in the market and in Chinese robotics.

Eeuronews2026-08-24 09:11

Shein built a global fashion empire by selling ultra-cheap clothing worldwide. But ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, its valuation has plunged from nearly $100 billion to about $27 billion.

RReuters2026-08-24 09:06

Singapore has announced a childcare benefits package to support families as the city-state faces a record-low birth rate and growing concerns about the costs and pressures of raising children.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-24 09:03

Alibaba raised HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) in Hong Kong’s largest secondary share sale. Bloomberg reporters and Bloomberg Intelligence discuss the deal’s significance and why it has drawn backlash from some investors, including Michael Burry.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-24 09:03

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz discusses his new book, “Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas,” focusing on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s life, legacy and perseverance.

FFox News2026-08-24 09:00

Iceland will hold a referendum on Aug. 29 on whether to restart negotiations to join the European Union. Through the European Economic Area, it has already adopted many EU laws but has no say in the bloc’s decisions.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-24 09:00

Iceland will vote on Saturday on whether to resume talks on joining the EU. A Yes vote would restart negotiations with Brussels, with fisheries expected to be the main sticking point, while a No could set back the EU’s enlargement drive.

Eeuronews2026-08-24 08:50