SocietyThe murder trial of Boston-area mother Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children, has reached its 21st day. The final witness has testified as the proceedings near an end.
SocietyThe murder trial of Boston-area mother Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children, has reached its 21st day. The final witness has testified as the proceedings near an end.
HealthPennsylvania health officials said Tuesday that two people from Lancaster County have died from measles. Both were unvaccinated. The deaths are the state’s first measles-related fatalities in 35 years and the first reported in the U.S. this year.
PoliticsNBC News projects former state Sen. Mike Mazzei as the winner over state Attorney General Gentner Drummond in Oklahoma’s Republican governor’s race. NBC’s Nikki Battiste examines the results, along with races in South Carolina and Georgia.
TechEarlier this year, Meta planned to have AI take over much of the daily work done by thousands of employees, while executives considered cutting many teams by as much as 60%. But hours before the first layoff wave, the CEO backed away.
WorldA fire in the newborn intensive care ward of a major government hospital in Islamabad killed 14 babies, with only one rescued. An air-conditioning compressor is thought to have exploded inside the ward. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered an immediate investigation as grieving families demand answers and accountability.
EconomyCanada has retaliated against Washington’s latest duties by imposing tariffs on about $20 billion worth of annual US imports. It also introduced assistance for businesses and workers, matching the US measures dollar for dollar.
ScienceResearchers coated the tiny robot with antibodies and used it to collect rare circulating cancer cells from blood samples taken from all 23 liver cancer patients tested, pointing to possible future applications in cancer monitoring and diagnosis.
PoliticsThe Associated Press projected that political newcomer Sen. Darline Graham will win South Carolina’s special Republican primary runoff. Endorsed by President Donald Trump, she defeated Rep. Ralph Norman after both advanced from the state’s special Senate primary earlier this month, seeking to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham on the ballot.
WorldChancellor Friedrich Merz said perpetrators of hybrid attacks against Germany would “pay for them,” after an explosive drone was found at an airport. Germany has long accused Moscow of waging a campaign of hybrid attacks, espionage and sabotage against it.
HealthThe UN warned Tuesday that one million children in Afghanistan are suffering from life-threatening malnutrition as a worsening crisis sweeps the country. UNICEF said 3.7 million children nationwide are wasted, meaning acutely malnourished.
CultureLive coverage from a Las Vegas courtroom continues on the eighth day of the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who faces a murder charge in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
EconomyCanada imposed retaliatory tariffs Tuesday on roughly $20 billion in US goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment. The sharp escalation has strained ties between the longtime allies and put one of the world’s largest trading relationships at risk.
CultureAmericans across political and social lines have joined in mourning country music legend Dolly Parton, in a rare display of agreement. Parton, who was 80, was widely regarded as a celebrity loved by almost everyone. President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered across the United States for a week and called her death a “true loss for millions of people.”
WorldThe Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have been dissolved, according to their leader, marking a major step in the group’s integration with Damascus’s Islamist-led government. The sides agreed in January to gradually incorporate Kurdish fighters into the state, a plan Washington called a “historic milestone”.
CultureLive views show Dollywood theme park grounds the day after Dolly Parton’s death was announced. The country singer, songwriter and actress, known for her charisma, heartfelt lyrics and business acumen, died on August 25 aged 80, her family said.
WorldFox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly told U.S. allies there will be a shift in policy toward Iran—from strikes to sanctions.
WorldIsraeli forces took control on Tuesday of a vocational training centre operated by UNRWA in a suburb of east Jerusalem, in the latest action targeting the embattled agency. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the raid, which followed UNRWA warnings that Israeli authorities were threatening the facility.
HealthThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues, with at least 5,514 cases and 2,462 deaths recorded. Fearing the virus could reach the capital Kinshasa, authorities have increased patrols along the Congo River.
WorldA recent gold discovery in the remote Kenyan village of Cheporor has drawn thousands of amateur prospectors in just weeks. The settlement now resembles a bustling small town, but lacks the infrastructure to accommodate the newcomers and is facing security challenges.
WorldEuronews’ midday bulletin on 26 August 2026 rounds up important stories from Europe and beyond, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
CultureCountry music icon Dolly Parton has died in Nashville at 80. Celebrated for her soaring vibrato, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes, she became one of music’s most beloved figures, with an appeal that crossed generations and geography, amplified by her self-deprecating wit and distinctive glamorous image.
SciencePanama on Tuesday became the latest Central American country, after Honduras and El Salvador, to declare an emergency over El Niño. The weather pattern has already led to reduced shipping through the Panama Canal and is altering winds, rainfall and global temperatures, raising the risk of more erratic weather in 2027.
TechInternet users have noticed that Google’s AI assistant Gemini gives markedly different advice when told someone is alone with another person, depending on that person’s nationality. France 2 investigated the issue.
CultureCountry music superstar Dolly Parton has died at 80. Her publicist said she “died peacefully” in Nashville, then stated that Parton died surrounded by loved ones at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center after “bravely facing a brief battle with cancer.”