Nearly 100 soldiers held hostage in Mali by al-Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg rebels have been released over recent weeks, among them Russian mercenaries. Bamako has publicly rejected negotiations with groups it labels terrorists, yet the releases indicate that communication channels remain open as fighting goes on.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-28 19:41

Margot Kleinman, Nuveen’s head of municipal research and a portfolio manager, discusses higher-education real estate on Bloomberg Real Yield and explains why she is approaching parts of the market with great caution.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-28 19:36

Quebec singer Céline Dion arrived in Paris on Friday, 28 August, to begin a 16-concert run in the French capital, marking her return to the stage after six years away.

Eeuronews2026-08-28 19:31

NHS bosses warn that ADHD and autism care could descend into “chaos” as costs rise, demand for diagnoses grows and unregulated private providers profit from the need for help. Health editor Hugh Pym explains the situation inside the NHS and why managers are sounding the alarm.

BBBC News2026-08-28 19:30

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is standing firm in his trade dispute with the United States. Canada and China are the only countries to retaliate against US tariffs. With talks collapsed, Washington and Ottawa risk a full-scale trade war as Carney seeks to diversify Canada’s trade and rally other middle powers against economic coercion. The question is whether Canada can afford the cost.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-28 19:30

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech in Jackson Hole. The program also covers stocks, bonds and oil, with several guests joining the discussion.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-28 19:26

The Equity podcast examines Nvidia’s readiness to spend $13 billion on Hugging Face. The team also focuses on Meta’s proposed $18 billion settlement and its open letter urging TikTok and YouTube to adopt shared protections for teenagers, including daily time limits and overnight app blocking.

TTechCrunch2026-08-28 19:25

Eggs belonging to a protected parrot species, confiscated during a July and August crackdown on illegal wildlife trading, are now hatching under specialist veterinary care at a South African zoo.

RReuters2026-08-28 19:18

The latest attacks come as prospects for a new round of peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States remain uncertain. Fighting continues despite diplomatic efforts, while Moscow and Kyiv remain divided over key issues and the possibility of renewed negotiations is unclear.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-28 19:13

Norway is mourning King Harald, who died at 89 after occupying the throne for 35 years. His son, King Haakon VIII, has succeeded him.

DDW News2026-08-28 19:10

Retired Air Force Gen. Charles Wald discusses the current state of the U.S.-Iran conflict on “America Reports,” arguing that the Iranian government’s collapse is only a matter of time.

FFox News2026-08-28 19:00

President Trump signed an executive order to begin creating a new Space Academy modeled on West Point and other leading U.S. military service academies.

RReuters2026-08-28 18:58

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium that policymakers would have “work to do” if inflation does not slow meaningfully. Bloomberg Television hosts Tom Keene, Lisa Abramowicz and Michael McKee discussed the speech with financial experts attending the gathering.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-28 18:55

Bloomberg Money examines financial developments affecting viewers’ lives, featuring Harvard economics professor Kenneth Rogoff and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson. The program also discusses Kevin Warsh’s comments at Jackson Hole and other news influencing personal finances.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-28 18:54

Residents of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, tore down a migrant beach camp, dismantling tents and burning belongings. Tensions have risen since 72,000 people crossed from Morocco, though most have since returned.

RReuters2026-08-28 18:53

Crown Prince Haakon became King Haakon VIII on Friday after the death of his father, King Harald. Mourners gathered outside Oslo’s Royal Palace to lay flowers, light candles and leave messages of support, while expressing confidence that the new monarch would care well for Norway.

GGlobal News2026-08-28 18:53

Canada’s economy expanded 3.3% in the second quarter amid a trade war with the United States, Statistics Canada said. It was the country’s fastest quarterly growth since 2023, driven mainly by a rebound in exports and stronger domestic investment.

CCBC News2026-08-28 18:53

Skywatchers across the Americas, Europe and Africa observed a near-total lunar eclipse from Thursday night into Friday. Earth’s shadow covered more than 96% of the moon at its peak, giving it a reddish appearance as sunlight passed through the atmosphere. Crowds gathered in viewing spots from Rio de Janeiro to Mexico City.

GGlobal News2026-08-28 18:45

China has warned that a lake formed by a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border faces a “high risk” of breaching its banks and causing another flood downstream. The warning follows a deadly flash flood in the same area on Wednesday that killed more than 500 people. Scientists say a mountain glacier collapsed into a river, triggering the disaster.

BBBC News2026-08-28 18:45

NBC News meteorologist Bill Karins explains how a glacier collapse triggered catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border and why experts are linking the disaster to climate change.

NNBC News2026-08-28 18:44

Rescuers pulled survivors from dark brown mud while helicopters evacuated stranded people. Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed nearly 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-28 18:39

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly played down the possible effect of the war on Iran on the upcoming midterm elections. But the conflict could become a political issue if it changes voters’ views on the economy, national security or US foreign policy. As the election approaches, concerns are mounting that the war could hurt Trump and Republicans at the polls.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-28 18:30

President Trump called the International Space Station from NASA’s Mission Control, becoming the first sitting president to do so. He thanked everyone aboard the station for their service and dedication.

NNBC News2026-08-28 18:27

From Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Citi Wealth CIO Kate Moore discussed with Bloomberg’s Lisa Abramowicz and Tom Keene her takeaways from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first speech there.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-28 18:22