PoliticsAngel mom Cheryl Minter and former acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey discuss what they describe as the Democratic Party’s war on ICE and the dangers of sanctuary policies.
PoliticsAngel mom Cheryl Minter and former acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey discuss what they describe as the Democratic Party’s war on ICE and the dangers of sanctuary policies.
TechThe EU is urging Meta to apply in Europe the protections for users under 18 that it agreed to in a landmark US settlement, including screen-time limits and stronger parental controls on Facebook and Instagram. Brussels is also seeking additional measures.
SocietyThe government announced new child-raising benefits at the National Day Rally, including lower costs for parents and more childcare leave. Senior Minister of State Goh Pei Ming addressed questions about when the leave begins, IVF subsidies, whether single colleagues may face heavier workloads, and whether single-parent families receive equal benefits.
WorldAndrew and Tristan Tate will stay in custody in Miami after a federal judge declined to decide on their bail request. They are fighting extradition to the UK, where they face charges including rape, assault, human trafficking and money laundering, while denying wrongdoing and saying their online personas were fictional.
SportsUEFA is preparing a legal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over what it describes as “unfair management” tied to his abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investors. It has paused a threatened boycott of FIFA competitions next season after receiving assurances, but will keep pressure on Infantino before his March re-election bid.
CultureAlmost the entire Villena Treasure, one of Europe’s most valuable Bronze Age collections, was stolen in a four-minute raid on a museum in eastern Spain. Thieves smashed through a window and bulletproof glass; police suspect several people and vehicles were involved and that an alarm at a nearby sports centre was used as a diversion.
WorldComparative satellite images of the Nepal-China border reveal extensive devastation caused by flash floods in the region on Aug. 26.
WorldSouth Korea, India, China, the UK and the EU are intensifying rescue operations and humanitarian assistance after devastating floods along Nepal and China, while hundreds of foreign nationals remain missing. Difficult Himalayan terrain is hampering relief efforts, and authorities warn that a disaster-created lake could burst and cause further flooding.
WorldNadav Weiman, executive director of Breaking the Silence, describes a troubling gap between Israel’s public explanations of military operations in Gaza and soldiers’ experiences on the ground. Testimonies collected by the group suggest the disparity reflects policies, assumptions and rules of engagement, not only individual incidents. Testimony about the Nasser Hospital strike points to “retrospective incrimination.”
WorldFollowing King Harald’s death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is expected to become Norway’s next king after a turbulent year for the royal family. Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant in June and has faced scrutiny over reported past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while her son received a four-year prison sentence for rape.
WorldMediators in the Iran war are refocusing efforts on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Preliminary shipping data showed seven commodity vessels crossed on Aug. 27, down from 17 the previous day, while Tehran agreed to draw up conditions for restoring normal traffic after a Qatari envoy urged respect for freedom of navigation.
WorldA landslide-created lake on the Nepal-China border has overflowed, threatening areas devastated by a flash flood two days earlier and temporarily halting rescue work. Reuters witnesses saw residents in Nepal’s border Rasuwa district rushing uphill to escape a possible rise in river levels.
PoliticsPodcaster Benny Johnson criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom for defending Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”
SocietyThe jury resumes deliberations for a second day in the murder trial of Massachusetts woman Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of strangling her three young children. The trial followed 21 days of testimony and has drawn attention to postpartum mental health.
EconomyReuters calculations show that nearly half of the world’s oil comes from conflict-affected countries in 2026, highlighting how current disruptions have surpassed those seen in earlier energy crises.
WorldAfter the death of Norway’s King Harald, his son Haakon VIII becomes king. The succession explains what happens next and offers facts about how Norway’s crown passes from one monarch to another.
WorldTroops and civilians on Taiwan’s Penghu Islands are preparing for the possibility that the strategically important archipelago could become the front line of a Chinese attack. Reuters examines how Penghu is strengthening its defenses.
WorldNorway’s King Harald V has died peacefully at 06:35 local time on Friday at Oslo’s national hospital, the royal palace says. He had been admitted the previous week for treatment of a rare blood condition. The palace flag was lowered to half-mast, and his son Haakon will succeed him after 35 years on the throne.
TechChinese companies have put their humanoid robots against one another in a flashy sporting event. The spectacle raises questions about what is driving the hype and whether physical AI is ready to enter everyday life.
WorldViews from Norway’s Royal Palace in Oslo follow news of King Harald’s death. Harald, described as Europe’s oldest living monarch, was hospitalized on August 17 while being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood.
EconomyUS long-term borrowing costs have surged, with the 30-year Treasury yield reaching 5.34%, its highest level since 2007, before retreating after the Treasury announced plans to at least double buybacks of longer-dated government debt. Higher yields could pressure Asian currencies, constrain regional rate cuts and raise borrowing costs for governments and businesses.
WorldIn the first days of the war, Iran’s supreme leader was killed while military and nuclear sites came under attack. Facing unprecedented pressure on its regional influence, Tehran has been forced to reconsider its political system and deterrence strategy.
TechA humanoid robot made in China broke Usain Bolt’s 100-meter world-record time this week. Reuters examines what the performance revealed at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games.
HealthHHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said at a “Saturday in America” town hall that GLP drugs have had a good overall health impact so far, while cautioning that their nature could mean unknown side effects remain possible.