A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew overturned off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media reported. At least seven people died, while about 237 were rescued, Prime Minister Unal Ustel said. Search teams were looking for 24 others.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-30 15:34

China warns that rescues face “unprecedented” difficulties after a cross-border mudslide involving Nepal. A shooting at a rave party in Switzerland leaves at least one person dead. Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is deported to the UK, while Icelanders vote to stay out of the European Union.

RReuters2026-08-30 15:33

Bloomberg’s Pointed puts a strategic spin on the news quiz, testing both players’ knowledge of current events and their confidence in their answers. Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and Bailey Lipschultz take part, with the quiz available online.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-30 15:32

Former Trump deputy national security adviser KT McFarland discusses the details of a historic U.S. oil agreement with Venezuela and assesses the U.S. military tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

FFox News2026-08-30 15:30

Icelandic voters narrowly rejected resuming talks on joining the European Union in a referendum held over the weekend. Trade, fishing waters and security were central issues in the debate.

CCBC News2026-08-30 15:16

Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti drove along Orchard Road during a motorsport festival expected to draw more than 30,000 people over two days. A 600-metre section of the shopping district was turned into a track for Singapore’s first live race-car demonstration in more than a decade, as businesses seek to broaden the precinct beyond retail and dining.

CCNA2026-08-30 15:15

Releasing mosquitoes to fight mosquitoes may seem counterintuitive, but Singapore has spent more than a decade developing the strategy against dengue. NEA’s Dr Chong Chee Seng helped move Project Wolbachia from the laboratory into housing estates across the island, as the report examines how the approach became a major tool and how effective it has been.

CCNA2026-08-30 15:03

NASA has successfully launched its latest space telescope from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. The telescope reached orbit about 10 minutes after liftoff and has begun its mission to investigate some of the universe’s biggest unanswered mysteries. Named for astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, scientists have dubbed it a “discovery machine.”

FFrance 24 English2026-08-30 14:55

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad has called for stronger cooperation among the government, Malay-Muslim organisations and the wider community. The M³+ directory is described as a practical first step, helping residents find more programmes and services.

CCNA2026-08-30 14:55

Iceland has voted against restarting membership negotiations with the European Union. The No side won nearly 53% of the vote, compared with just over 47% for Yes, a margin of 9,500 ballots. Iceland is already in the EU single market and Schengen area; membership would add the customs union and open the way to the euro.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-30 14:53

Former New York City Traffic Commissioner Sam Schwartz warns that the growth of autonomous vehicles could let bad actors take control of connected cars and turn them into weapons. His new novel, Autokill, explores the threat, while he says autonomous vehicles could still offer major safety benefits if companies become more transparent.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-30 14:53

As Singapore’s ties with Uzbekistan deepen, young Singaporeans are finding ways to contribute there. Some mentor young Uzbeks, while others are raising families and building lives far from home, including in Samarkand.

CCNA2026-08-30 14:52

France will vote on April 18 and May 2 next year to choose a successor to Emmanuel Macron. After serving two terms, the outgoing president cannot seek another term, while recent polls forecast a win for Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally. With more than seven months to go, several prospective candidates have already announced their bids, including far-left figure Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-30 14:44

Former Trump senior economic adviser Stephen Moore says inflation remains too high for the Federal Reserve to cut rates and argues it should keep borrowing costs unchanged for now, despite President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for lower rates. Moore also warns that higher oil prices and the intensifying US-Canada trade fight could threaten the economy and Republicans.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-30 14:40

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi says the Iran war is consuming key US munitions and shifting military assets away from the Indo-Pacific, potentially weakening deterrence against China as concerns about Taiwan rise. He also criticized the administration’s trade dispute with Canada and Venezuela oil policy, and urged more US aid for flood-stricken Nepal.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-30 14:36

A passenger boat carrying 259 people and eight crew members has capsized off northern Cyprus. Footage appears to show dozens of passengers wearing life jackets on top of the vessel, while a major search-and-rescue operation is under way.

BBBC News2026-08-30 14:32

Iceland has rejected restarting talks on joining the European Union, with just over 52% voting no. Concerns about sovereignty and control of fishing waters shaped the result, dealing a setback to Brussels’ enlargement ambitions. The debate now turns to what drove the vote, whether the EU question is settled, and why Iceland still matters in the Arctic.

DDW News2026-08-30 14:30

Trey Yingst of Fox News assesses the effects in Iran of an American operation identified as “Economic Outcast.”

FFox News2026-08-30 14:30

Los Angeles Animal Services is investigating after Andrew Fedyk of the DJ duo Loud Luxury alleged that his Bernese mountain dog died while in a trainer’s care. He is demanding answers about what happened.

AABC News2026-08-30 14:15

Good Morning America presents the news to start your day.

AABC News2026-08-30 14:11

Drugmakers are developing a new generation of hair loss treatments, including lotions, pills and longer-lasting injections, for a US market where tens of millions of men and women experience pattern hair loss. Some treatments could seek approval and reach the market as soon as 2027, attracting investor interest in companies targeting these consumers.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-30 14:06

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Rep. James Clyburn discusses Democrats’ prospects for reclaiming both chambers of Congress in the midterms. He says he believes South Carolina Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews can defeat Republican Sen. Darline Graham.

NNBC News2026-08-30 14:05

Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina says Democrats should prioritize affordability if they regain control of the House. He argues that impeaching the president would not address that goal.

NNBC News2026-08-30 14:03

A passenger ship carrying 267 people sank off the coast of northern Cyprus, leaving seven people dead. Video circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned vessel while waiting to be reached by rescuers.

Eeuronews2026-08-30 14:03