WorldHeavy rains caused flooding on a Grand Canyon trail, prompting the safe airlift of about 50 hikers. Local media reports said several trails were closed as a safety precaution.
WorldHeavy rains caused flooding on a Grand Canyon trail, prompting the safe airlift of about 50 hikers. Local media reports said several trails were closed as a safety precaution.
WorldThe death toll from flooding in Nepal rises as rescuers search for victims. The U.S. reaches a deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of the country's oil reserves. The program also examines potential cancer-treatment advances, including a melanoma vaccine in trials and FDA approval of a pancreatic cancer pill, alongside NASA's launch of the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope.
EconomyA new agreement between Caracas and Washington would give U.S. companies access to more than one-fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. The deal faces opposition in Venezuela, while its legality is also being debated.
EconomyFox News reports on the U.S.-Canada trade war, President Donald Trump's visit to Texas, the U.S.-Venezuelan oil agreement and other developments involving trade, tariffs, business and energy.
ScienceNASA’s $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched early Sunday. The observatory will search for planets orbiting other stars, investigate dark energy and survey the universe in unprecedented detail.
WorldABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews retired Gen. Scott Miller, the former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, on “This Week” as the United States marks five years since its chaotic withdrawal from the country.
PoliticsAs the United States reshapes its global ambitions and trade alliances, a divided trade relationship with Canada could have broad implications and potentially benefit China, according to an analysis by Centre for Strategic Statecraft co-founder and CEO Vina Nadjibulla.
PoliticsABC News’ Martha Raddatz speaks with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on “This Week” about the renewed U.S.-Canada trade war.
WorldState Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told ABC News that the safety and security of Americans are the priority amid flooding in Nepal and Tibet. He was interviewed by Martha Raddatz on “This Week.”
WorldA passenger boat travelling from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus to Turkey capsized, killing seven people and leaving 23 missing. Northern Cyprus leader Ünal Üstel said 267 people were aboard and 237 had been rescued. Search and rescue efforts are continuing.
WorldA ferry carrying more than 260 people overturned off northern Cyprus soon after setting out for Turkey. At least seven people were reported dead, nearly 240 were rescued and search teams continued looking for those still missing.
Science1:45President Donald Trump congratulated NASA personnel after the successful launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope and touted the United States as the “hottest in space.”
WorldPoor weather and rising floodwaters are hampering the search for more than 3,000 people still missing in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. Residents have fled to higher ground after warnings of a second flood wave, while families in Kathmandu search hospitals, morgues and lists of names. The capital’s largest morgue is nearly full.
WorldWorld Central Kitchen response director John Torpey describes relief operations in Nepal and the organization’s efforts to provide food to people affected by the deadly floods.
WorldAt least seven people died and 23 remained missing after a ferry carrying about 270 passengers and crew overturned off North Cyprus. Survivors clung to the upturned hull.
WorldResidents in Nepal returned to homes destroyed by the disaster to recover belongings. The country’s disaster agency said Sunday that the death toll had risen to 788, with 2,502 people missing. Chinese authorities reported 16 deaths and 546 missing on their side of the border.
Politics1:08India and Uzbekistan are expanding bilateral ties, with a $5 billion trade target and plans for long-term uranium supplies. Cooperation is also widening across critical minerals, defence, digital payments and transport, while a new foreign minister-level mechanism will oversee implementation alongside stronger education and regional links.
OtherDavid Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo host a live weekend news program from New York, bringing context and humor to major headlines including Nepal’s devastation, deep-space exploration and Wall Street bets related to baldness. Guests include Ross Hamilton and other correspondents and analysts.
WorldA roundup of the most important stories from Europe and beyond on August 30, 2026, covering breaking news, world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
Science0:27NASA’s new flagship astronomical observatory launched from Florida to investigate some of the biggest unresolved questions in astrophysics and cosmology.
WorldA CNN series revisits George W. Bush’s presidency, including his reelection after a lengthy recount, the worsening Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina and an escalating financial meltdown. It also explores the 2000s’ technological achievements and political milestones.
Politics1:11Icelanders expressed both relief and sorrow after a referendum on EU membership talks failed. The result was also welcomed by right-wing figures from the UK and France.
WorldVideo released by the Nepalese army shows rescuers working inside a tunnel to reach hydroelectric workers trapped after flash floods caused widespread devastation near Nepal’s border with China.
WorldRescuers are racing to reach more than 100 workers believed trapped in hydropower tunnels in Nepal’s Rasuwa district after Wednesday’s flash flood filled them with mud. The number of missing hydropower workers nationwide has risen to 933, while specialised teams from India and China have joined the operation.