WorldThe European Union considered its response after an attempted drone attack at a German airport, which it blamed on Russia. ABC News reports that EU officials were weighing how best to act after the foiled incident.
WorldThe European Union considered its response after an attempted drone attack at a German airport, which it blamed on Russia. ABC News reports that EU officials were weighing how best to act after the foiled incident.
EconomyUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses Venezuelan oil production and exports, agreements signed with Chevron, ENI and GE Vernova, and provides an update on the Strait of Hormuz in an interview from Caracas.
PoliticsHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty in the High Court on September 2, 2026, to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the Hong Kong national security law. Sentencing was adjourned, and the charge carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Wong has been detained or jailed in connection with multiple cases since 2020, spending more than 2,100 days without freedom. Though he was expected to be released in January 2027, he was arrested again while serving his sentence in June 2025, leaving his release date uncertain.
WorldIran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says two oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz and are now on fire.
SocietyThirty additional lawsuits have been filed in California over the deadly February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., bringing the number of claims against OpenAI and founder Sam Altman to 37. Eight people were killed in the shooting, allegedly carried out by 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar.
WorldThousands of foreign fighters are serving on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine reports nearly 16,000 volunteers from 72 countries, while Russia is estimated to have about 28,000 recruits from more than 130 nations. Military analyst Glen Grant offers his assessment.
WorldFox News senior strategic analyst Jack Keane discussed the conflict with Iran and Vladimir Putin’s pledge to support Tehran on ‘Fox & Friends,’ calling the situation unprecedented.
PoliticsHong Kong activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to colluding with foreigners during the territory’s 2019 pro-democracy protests. He faces a possible life sentence under a law imposed on Hong Kong by Beijing’s central government.
WorldIran launched strikes toward US allies in the Gulf on Wednesday after saying US bombardment hit a wedding party, killing five people and wounding dozens. The escalation appears to have hardened the mood in Iran, as authorities warned American allies in the region that they could be targeted.
CultureFrench President Emmanuel Macron is due to help unveil the Bayeux Tapestry when it goes on display in the UK on Wednesday as part of a historic loan to the British Museum. During a two-day visit, he will also become the first EU leader to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street.
SportsLegendary golfer Tiger Woods changed his plea in a DUI case involving property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. He had initially pleaded not guilty, and his driver's license was suspended for five years.
WorldA week after devastating floods hit Nepal, hospitals and morgues in Kathmandu are struggling to handle the influx of dead. As hopes of finding more survivors fade, authorities have begun collecting DNA samples from relatives of the missing to help identify the bodies.
Society2:51A college student who accidentally knocked on the wrong door allegedly ended up being shot and killed by a responding police officer. The officer has been charged.
WorldParts of Germany’s electricity grid faced two sabotage attempts within 24 hours: one in Brandenburg near Berlin and another in Bergheim west of Cologne. The Brandenburg incident coincided with the government blaming Russia for hybrid drone attacks on Leipzig airport the previous month. The report examines who may be responsible and whether Germany is prepared.
PoliticsPresident Trump met with U.S. travel industry executives at the White House.
PoliticsAt his first Prime Minister’s Questions since taking office, Andy Burnham faced questioning from opposition leader Kemi Badenoch over borrowing costs and spending. Burnham argued that welfare should be reduced and said he was willing to work with the Conservatives on the issue.
PoliticsA judge ruled Tuesday that Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the murder of Charlie Kirk, leaving him potentially subject to the death penalty. Robinson is accused of shooting Kirk dead before a crowd at Utah Valley University last September.
PoliticsIceland’s EU referendum put several important issues before voters, but it was also accompanied by a series of unclear claims. A fact check examines how inaccurate and conflicting statements may have influenced the vote.
CultureJulia Stiles, Jenna Dewan and other celebrities are joining season 35 of “Dancing With the Stars.” The full celebrity lineup and their professional partners were revealed live on “Good Morning America.”
PoliticsSingapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reaffirmed cooperation on food and energy security and artificial intelligence at a leaders’ retreat in Bangkok. Anutin said Thailand would build on a rice trade agreement signed in November 2025 and supply Singapore with 100,000 tonnes of rice over five years.
WorldRussia’s attacks on Ukraine are continuing. Heavy strikes killed 12 people on Tuesday, followed by further attacks on Odesa, Sumy and Kyiv on Wednesday. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines, insurers and users of major Russian airports that Russian airspace is becoming extremely dangerous as Ukraine steps up its drone strikes.
CultureThe professional dancers from “Dancing With the Stars” welcomed season 35 with a performance at Edge NYC in New York City.
SportsBritish sportswoman Nathalie McGloin broke her neck in a car crash at 16. She says the accident prompted her to make the most of her life, leading her to become the world’s first and only female tetraplegic racing driver, competing against able-bodied men and women. She also discusses her charity, Spinal Track.
WorldThe United States and Iran have resumed exchanging fire after nearly a month of calm. Iran says it is attacking U.S. positions around the Persian Gulf and alleges that a U.S. strike hit a wedding celebration, killing five people and injuring dozens.