PoliticsThe House of Commons is holding Prime Minister’s Questions, where MPs can question Prime Minister Andy Burnham or a nominated minister. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch is due to ask six questions, alongside follow-ups on matters of current political significance.
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TechSingapore’s first locally designed and built electric aircraft has completed the first phase of flight testing in Germany, supporting further research into advanced air mobility. The eVTOL aircraft can climb above 90 metres and reach speeds exceeding 120kmh.
ScienceOne week after becoming the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk, Sophie Adenot ventured outside the International Space Station again on August 25 to replace an antenna.
SocietyGlobal education expert Dr. Rebecca Winthrop joins WIRED to answer questions about the future of education worldwide, including which country has the happiest students, whether AI in education has reached crisis level, and what study methods Chinese students use.
PoliticsThe UK House of Commons is holding Prime Minister’s Questions live. MPs can question Prime Minister Andy Burnham or a nominated minister, with the session usually beginning with a routine question about the Prime Minister’s engagements before supplementary questions on other subjects.
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TechAt the inaugural Singapore-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue, the two countries agreed to explore deeper cooperation in AI, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. They share a vision of becoming leading strategic technology partners in Southeast Asia, while Singapore also signed an agreement covering study visits and executive education programmes.
CultureNayeema Raza, host of “Smart Girl Dumb Questions,” appears on “CBS Mornings” to discuss what inspired the podcast and talk about some of her favorite “dumb” questions. She also helps Gayle, Nate and Vlad decide who is the best flirt.
SportsCharlottetown spent $36 million on the Simmons Sports Centre, which opened in 2024 with a new outdoor pool. A third-party survey now suggests the pool may be too short to receive Swimming Canada certification for competitions and meets.
EconomyAs its trade war with the United States intensifies, Canada is retaliating against tariffs imposed on its goods in recent days by placing duties on US products. Ottawa has also unveiled a multi-billion aid package for workers and urged Canadians to buy local to support domestic industries.
EconomyJonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond. This edition covers Treasury and bond-market forces, Nvidia and the Canada trade war, and why China matters to efforts to economically strangle Iran.
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HealthThe Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest recorded Ebola outbreak, with more than 2,600 people dying in roughly 100 days and over 5,000 cases reported. Rapid community spread, scarce resources, insecurity and difficulties tracing contacts are making containment increasingly difficult.
TechAt the COP17 conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia presented potential data centre investors with tax relief, data security, inexpensive energy, land and a cold climate as it seeks to become Asia’s next data centre hub.
EconomyCanadian ministers outline a series of countermeasures as the trade war with the United States deepens after the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods.
SocietyNature groups warn that reclamation at Pulau Semakau, Sudong and Bukom for a proposed western island could cause irreversible environmental damage. They are seeking public consultation and comprehensive studies, while the National Development Ministry says technical and environmental studies will precede the works. Conservationists say they are willing to work with authorities.
EconomyMore than 10,000 Volkswagen workers gathered at the automaker’s headquarters, with some booing CEO Oliver Blume as he called for unity behind a restructuring that could eliminate up to 50,000 jobs, according to people at the meeting.
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EconomyRetailers are sending employees for training in social commerce, including livestream selling, as shoppers seek more engagement. Live selling allows businesses to demonstrate products, answer questions and run real-time promotions. A DBS study projects Singapore’s social commerce sales will reach nearly S$8.5 billion by 2030, with live commerce accounting for more than a third.
HealthPennsylvania’s health department confirmed Tuesday that two unvaccinated people have died of measles. They are the first measles-related deaths reported in the U.S. this year and the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years.
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PoliticsThe Trump administration is considering revoking business and tourism visas for as many as 200,000 people who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The plan could affect different groups and face a legal challenge.
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WorldFox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv on the latest developments. The program also features analysis of new U.S. sanctions against Iran.
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EconomyNew government measures are being unveiled to protect and support workers and businesses in response to US tariffs.
HealthUNICEF says one million children in Afghanistan are suffering from life-threatening malnutrition. The country has repeatedly endured widespread hunger in recent decades while struggling through civil war and other crises.
EconomySingapore and Guangdong agreed to deepen a partnership spanning nearly four decades, signing 22 deals at the 16th Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council meeting. The agreements cover areas including the digital economy, healthcare and biomedicine. Bilateral trade exceeded US$15 billion in the first half of 2026.
PoliticsFormer Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who modernised the military and pioneered drone warfare, was reportedly dismissed last month after falling out with the head of Ukraine’s armed forces. He now wants elections to be held in Ukraine and spoke to BBC correspondent Dan Johnson about his ambitions.
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WorldCriticism of Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration is growing, with opponents accusing him of stoking regional tensions to advance his political interests ahead of upcoming elections. Zuhal Mert Uzuner of Marmara University provides analysis.