Ahead of trade talks with Beijing, the European Union is finding support on its opponent’s turf as Chinese workers complain on social media about excessive overtime. Critics say the practice gives exporters an unfair advantage.

RReuters2026-08-26 09:59

Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 to reach its highest level in more than three months. An advocacy group backed by crypto giant Coinbase endorsed 32 incumbent congressional candidates, while Sean Hogan reviewed the week’s crypto developments.

RReuters2026-08-26 09:55

Engineers competing at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing said they had spent weeks living with their machines, sleeping at competition venues and working around the clock to make the most of limited testing opportunities.

RReuters2026-08-26 09:52

SpaceX has launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral in California. The company also unveiled a $100 billion plan for its largest rocket launch complex yet in southern Louisiana, aimed at turning coastal wetlands into a key base for Starship and AI satellite launches.

RReuters2026-08-26 09:52

The Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing are entering their final day, with more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries competing in 51 events.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-26 09:48

Pakistan’s prime minister has ordered an inquiry after a blaze at a public hospital in Islamabad claimed the lives of 14 newborns. Flames swept through the children’s ward, reportedly following an air-conditioner explosion.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-26 09:47

Revelers throw over-ripe tomatoes at one another during the annual La Tomatina festival in the eastern Spanish town of Bunol.

RReuters2026-08-26 09:47

In the West Bank, a video game creator struggles to raise his two sons amid Israeli army raids and the continuing war in Gaza. He confronts danger and uncertainty by day, then channels his fears into games in which parents cannot protect their children. The film examines how family trauma and creativity intersect, with imagination serving as both escape and reflection.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-26 09:46

Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher stands over sites where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected. On a night in mid-August, a small group of registered pilgrims and an Associated Press journalist were locked inside the sprawling, dark basilica.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-26 09:46

Darline Graham won the South Carolina Republican runoff. Scott Presler, founder of Early Vote Action, joined Fox & Friends First to analyze Republican primary runoff victories in South Carolina and Oklahoma, highlighting Donald Trump’s endorsements and grassroots registration.

FFox News2026-08-26 09:45

Hopes that the Strait of Hormuz may reopen are pushing oil prices lower and calming bond markets. Investors are preparing for new U.S. inflation data that could influence the Fed’s next move, while Nvidia’s earnings will test whether Wall Street still believes AI investment can keep accelerating.

RReuters2026-08-26 09:37

Wall Street is awaiting Nvidia’s Wednesday afternoon earnings, focusing not only on the chipmaker’s figures but also on what they could mean for AI investors and the broader market. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s surprise plan to expand bond buybacks and reduce US borrowing costs has drawn sharp debate, while market metrics and positioning suggest it is already having an effect.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-26 09:24

At least 14 infants died in a fire at a state-run hospital in Islamabad on August 26, according to Pakistan’s prime minister. Local media attributed the tragedy to a fault in the air-conditioning system.

RReuters2026-08-26 09:12

A return to Britain could give Harry and Meghan an opportunity to reset their public image. But speculation about Meghan’s possible involvement in a Netflix drama has set off another media frenzy, highlighting both the reach and risks of the Sussex brand.

RReuters2026-08-26 09:08

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial continues in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with live court coverage on Day 21. On Tuesday, the prosecution’s final witnesses sought to cast doubt on claims that Clancy had postpartum psychosis and heard a voice ordering her to kill her three young children.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-26 09:05

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity and Greg Gutfeld offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top stories.

FFox News2026-08-26 09:00

Darline Graham won the Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina, according to projections by U.S. media, marking a triumph for President Donald Trump. Reuters correspondent Richard Cowan explains what the result means for Trump and Republicans.

RReuters2026-08-26 08:56

Rising child deaths in Madhya Pradesh have sparked anger and concern. Officials told Al Jazeera that at least 13 children in the Indigenous Bae-ga Baiga community have died since June, while the true toll may be higher. Doctors in Balaghat point to severe malnutrition.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-26 08:55

China’s Huawei has proposed that Egypt build AI data centers for military, surveillance and other public-sector applications. The pitch showcases the company’s global chip ambitions and has alarmed Washington, where officials are working on a counteroffer.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-26 08:53

Officials say a fire at a major hospital in Pakistan killed 14 newborn babies. Poor enforcement of building safety regulations has been blamed for the high death toll in fires across the country.

Eeuronews2026-08-26 08:52

The second World Humanoid Robot Games take place in Beijing from Aug. 22 to 26, bringing together teams from 16 countries, 666 squads and more than 2,000 robots across 51 events. Competitors showcase abilities including high-speed running and combat.

CChina News Service2026-08-26 08:48

A 22% bitcoin advance followed Scott Bessent’s Aug. 20 statement that the United States intends to buy at least twice its planned amount of outstanding debt in the 10-to-30-year range. Ryan Weeks considers whether the move has staying power.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-26 08:35

A look back at the life and legacy of legendary singer-songwriter, philanthropist and businesswoman Dolly Parton.

AABC News2026-08-26 08:30

At least 14 newborn babies died after a fire broke out in the maternity ward of PIMS hospital in Islamabad. A spokesperson said the blaze began in an air-conditioning unit at the mother and child department and spread quickly after igniting oxygen connections. One of the 15 babies in the ward was rescued.

BBBC News2026-08-26 08:30