CultureIn ABC News interviews, Dolly Parton described how the sounds and dreams of her childhood home in Tennessee’s mountains inspired her to create legendary music.
CultureIn ABC News interviews, Dolly Parton described how the sounds and dreams of her childhood home in Tennessee’s mountains inspired her to create legendary music.
WorldAs the war reaches well beyond the front lines, residents of Kyiv describe how repeated Russian missile attacks have reshaped their everyday lives.
PoliticsSenator Darline Graham won the Republican runoff to become the GOP candidate in South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, replacing her late brother Lindsey Graham. Her victory was helped by strong support from President Donald Trump.
TechRobots compete at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
SocietyPeople familiar with the matter say Meta and state attorneys general have discussed a possible settlement during a landmark case accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to make teenagers addicted.
CultureDavid Muir anchors a special edition of “20/20” featuring tributes to beloved global icon Dolly Parton on the day she died at age 80.
EconomyThe Trump administration is considering additional trade penalties against Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliation against new U.S. tariffs. The threat highlights the risk that the trade conflict between the two countries could spiral further.
TechLive coverage continues from Beijing on the final day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games, where more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries are competing in 51 events.
WorldIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi discussed an “interim framework” intended to restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a joint statement carried by Oman’s official news agency.
CultureAfter judge Darren Palmer shared views on market target prices and design choices, some contestants on The Block are feeling the pressure. Adam and Jolene stand by their local property insights, while Sev questions whether to keep her established style or change course based on the judge’s feedback.
OtherScotty again cautions Courtney and Sev about overspending, noting that they have already spent more than $91,000 with further costs still coming. Landscaper Troy Lovett is also worried that enough money may not remain for essential landscaping and finishing work.
PoliticsOn The Faulkner Focus, CJ Pearson addresses former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom’s bid to safeguard women’s sports and Clarence Thomas’s latest thinking on conservatism. Thomas tells far-left critics they are confused.
WorldShopkeepers in Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas said expanded U.S. sanctions were worsening economic hardship, while they remained defiant in the face of pressure on Tehran.
PoliticsU.S. Senator Darline Graham won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother on South Carolina’s general election ballot. The victory gave President Donald Trump another win after he backed the political novice.
CultureCountry singer Larry Gatlin recalled his memories of and relationship with Dolly Parton on “The Will Cain Show,” as the country music community mourned the singer.
CultureDolly Parton, the country music singer, songwriter and actress, has died aged 80, her family announced. She was one of the genre’s most influential figures and shaped music and popular culture over a career spanning decades.
OtherA morning bulletin rounds up important stories from Europe and beyond on August 26, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
WorldWashington is threatening countries, companies and banks that do business with Iran in a new sanctions campaign intended to cut Tehran’s revenue. Iranians are already facing high inflation, rising prices and a sharply weaker currency, while decades of sanctions, domestic mismanagement and damage from the recent war add to the pressure. It remains uncertain whether Iran will face another confrontation or revive diplomacy.
World0:41Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met former U.S. professional boxer Terence Crawford in Kyiv on Tuesday. Afterward, Crawford gave him a female American pit bull terrier puppy named Freya, after Ukraine’s anti-ballistic missile defense project.
CultureCountry music star Dolly Parton has died at 80, her family said. Born into poverty in Pittman Center, Tennessee, in 1946, she began performing and writing songs as a child before becoming a beloved cultural icon.
WorldAt least 30 people were killed in a gang attack on Kenscoff, a farming community near Port-au-Prince, as families searched for missing relatives. Haiti’s prime minister condemned the assault and ordered security reinforcements, while gangs continue to dominate much of the capital and expand into surrounding areas.
EconomyBloomberg’s “The China Show” examines Alibaba’s rally after Jack Ma backed a record share sale, alongside discussions of possible further US action following Canada’s tariffs and Hong Kong’s role as a wealth hub.
PoliticsFox News host Sean Hannity assesses recent moves by prominent Democrats, including 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, on “Hannity.”
WorldThe Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces say they will dissolve and integrate into Syria’s army under an agreement with Damascus. Commander Mazloum Abdi said the move ends the SDF’s status as an independent armed force, while the deal guarantees Kurdish cultural, civil and educational rights.