US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 27 August renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America. The move came as a trade war with Canada intensified, after the US imposed tariffs on its northern neighbour.

GGuardian News2026-08-27 18:08

A new 1,000-seat performing arts theatre along Tanglin Road is expected to be completed by 2030, addressing the gap between existing venues that are either too small or much larger. The Patron of the Arts Award ceremony also revealed that contributions reached S$89.5 million in 2025, the highest in more than a decade.

CCNA2026-08-27 18:04

President Donald Trump signed a directive making the renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America effective immediately. Asked what message he was sending Canada, Trump said in the Oval Office that the country had been ripping the US off in trade for a long time.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-27 18:02

Pierre Rochard, CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company, discusses the narratives shaping crypto markets into Q4, including his $80,000 year-end Bitcoin target. He rejects Mark Cuban’s claim that “chips are the new crypto,” arguing that Bitcoin’s scarcity story remains intact and that miners moving into AI could support its price.

CCoinDesk2026-08-27 18:00

Pilot Aman Budhathoki told Fox News’ Jeff Paul about witnessing the devastating flash floods in Nepal, saying he had never seen anything like them.

FFox News2026-08-27 18:00

Jury deliberations have begun in the murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children. Prosecutors say the killings were intentional, while the defence argues she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.

CCBC News2026-08-27 17:56

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday changing Lake Ontario’s name to “Lake America,” with the change taking effect immediately.

AABC News2026-08-27 17:56

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore is placing greater emphasis on non-traditional partners such as Kazakhstan as major-power rivalry intensifies and countries turn inward. Addressing university students and academics in Astana, he said both countries should stay open and outward-looking to learn from one another and grow.

CCNA2026-08-27 17:54

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says Nepal’s immediate challenge is both the scale of destruction and the difficulty of reaching communities cut off after roads, bridges and communications were swept away. Search and rescue and life-saving assistance remain the priority as longer-term recovery planning begins.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-27 17:53

Satellite images show that the lower section of a glacier tongue, stretching 1,300 metres across, sheared off and plunged from a cliff into a lake 2,000 metres below, geoscientist Jakob Steiner says. He says climate change contributed and the area was already known to face a high risk of collapse.

CCBC News2026-08-27 17:51

Mass abductions have become a major security concern in Nigeria. In one of the latest attacks, more than 500 people were taken in north-central Niger State. Armed groups have kidnapped thousands of Nigerians in recent years and demanded ransoms, while the government is accused of failing to respond effectively.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-27 17:47

Lindsay Clancy, a mother on trial for killing her three young children, wiped away tears as attorneys delivered closing arguments and the jury received its instructions.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-27 17:46

Countries and organisations worldwide are providing Nepal with cash, supplies and other assistance after devastating floods. The Singapore Red Cross has pledged S$50,000 to support response efforts and is launching a fundraising appeal, with CEO and Secretary-General Benjamin William discussing the initiative.

CCNA2026-08-27 17:46

Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority is calling on building owners to take a proactive approach to maintenance rather than relying only on legally required safety inspections. It says such checks are important as it reviews and updates its regulations.

CCNA2026-08-27 17:38

Nvidia delivers a powerful AI-driven growth outlook, lifting markets and fueling debate over the next wave of adoption. The program also examines AI agent security, enterprise demand and Kevin Warsh’s closely watched upcoming appearance at Jackson Hole.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-27 17:32

At least 350 people have died in a catastrophic flash flood on the border between Nepal and China’s Tibet region, while more than 1,300 remain missing, including hundreds of tourists and religious pilgrims. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors as experts warn of possible further floods. The podcast also covers AI-assisted brain surgery.

BBBC News2026-08-27 17:30

“Outnumbered” panelists and legal experts Josh Ritter, Donna Rotunno and Jonathan Turley discuss the closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial.

FFox News2026-08-27 17:30

More than 600 buildings in Singapore were found to have major defects each year from 2023 to 2025, among over 7,000 inspected annually. The Building and Construction Authority said some cases received immediate remedial action and that existing regimes support timely maintenance. Non-residential buildings undergo structural checks every five years, focusing on critical elements such as beams and columns.

CCNA2026-08-27 17:26

Meta is under global pressure after an $18 billion settlement in the United States. The discussion examines whether legal settlements can accelerate change in the tech industry, whether EU fines can force action, and whether platforms may create separate experiences for children.

DDW News2026-08-27 17:23

U.S. President Trump takes part in a signing-time event at the White House and speaks from the venue.

RReuters2026-08-27 17:22

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is expected to speak as a federal judge considers a new legal challenge seeking to prevent President Donald Trump's name from being inscribed on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

RReuters2026-08-27 17:18

NBC News describes the emotion in the courtroom during closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Legal analyst Danny Cevallos explains the charges the jury is considering as deliberations begin.

NNBC News2026-08-27 17:17

Catastrophic flash floods struck China and Nepal on Wednesday, killing more than 270 people and leaving over 1,300 missing, including at least 700 foreigners. Scientists are still determining the precise cause; the US Geological Survey cited a possible glacial collapse and landslide. Floodwaters submerged villages and destroyed bridges.

CCNN2026-08-27 17:15

A closer look at the flash floods along the Nepal-China border suggests that heavy rain was not the trigger. Scientists believe a glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border began the disaster: satellite analysis shows the lower section broke away at about 5,200 metres, plunged roughly 1,200 metres and gathered rock, sediment and other debris as it descended.

CCNA2026-08-27 17:14