WorldInternational arrivals to Uzbekistan increased by 21.1% in the first eight months of 2026, while service exports rose 53.5%. New rail connections, visa-free access and expanding accommodation are reshaping the country’s tourism market.
WorldInternational arrivals to Uzbekistan increased by 21.1% in the first eight months of 2026, while service exports rose 53.5%. New rail connections, visa-free access and expanding accommodation are reshaping the country’s tourism market.
PoliticsFox News host Laura Ingraham asks Texans what they think of Senate candidate James Talarico on “The Ingraham Angle.”
SocietyLocation-tracking tools let parents check where their children are at any time, and a new poll finds that the practice often continues as children become young adults. Sarah Clark of the University of Michigan discusses how tracking may delay independence, whether it keeps children safe and when parents should stop.
EconomyAnna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore examine the day’s key themes for analysts and investors on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade, including the contrarian case for a bullish view on Treasuries.
OtherA stolen car sped down a San Diego boardwalk and struck a woman before bystanders chased down the suspect.
CulturePopular YouTuber Ruby Franke’s life unravels after her emaciated son escapes.
Society5:38A press review highlights two cases in Britain and Austria dubbed “Pelicot 2.0,” which have shaken both countries. It also covers ProPublica’s revelation that a Russian oligarch financed part of Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding, Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after saying “Free Palestine,” and other celebrity news.
PoliticsAhead of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech in Strasbourg tomorrow, Jorge Liboreiro argues that she should use the current opportunity fully before it suddenly closes next year.
PoliticsAndrew Weissmann argues that the normalization and political usefulness of deception and deliberate falsehoods are eroding trust in the US government and its institutions. He questions why political leaders appear to stand above the law while ordinary citizens risk serious legal consequences for making politically damaging statements.
World3:32Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop targeting energy infrastructure. The announcement has surprised many, and Sasha Vakulina examines the claim on Europe Today.
World4:44Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed that the United States has on-orbit space-control weapons capable of defending against hostile adversary actions. NBC News’ Courtney Kube examines what kinds of weapons could be used in space.
Politics1:19The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to limit mail ballots in the midterm elections. The decision capped a burst of last-minute legal action as voting was already underway.
SciencePFAS pollution is widespread, with the highly persistent chemicals found in water, soil, food, consumer products and even the human body. ClientEarth senior environmental lawyer Hélène Duguy argues that alternatives exist for many uses and a broad regulatory framework is already in place, making weak enforcement of EU laws the central problem rather than a lack of science or legislation.
PoliticsFBI Director Kash Patel is testifying at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The proceedings are being streamed live.
Sports“Jesse Watters Primetime” visits the U.S. Open to ask attendees what they think about the tournament, $25 cocktails and dating across political lines.
WorldGlobal technology stocks have fallen after AI leaders called for slower development. The programme also examines Donald Trump's claim that Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop attacks on energy targets, features an interview with Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, and previews the 2026 State of the Union.
Tech2:44MEP Brando Benifei says rapid AI development creates a real risk of losing control. His warning comes after Donald Trump dismissed such concerns as a “hoax”; Benifei says his view differs from those of leaders at major AI companies and academics.
Economy46:02The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, another milestone in a punishing global bond selloff driven by surging energy prices, rising debt and inflation.
Culture14:21Two Israeli filmmakers face calls for their citizenship to be revoked over their critical documentary, “NAZA,” about the Israeli military’s operations in Gaza. The controversy is prompting broader questions about artistic freedom and dissent in Israel.
World2:22Nepal is still assessing the destruction from last month’s flash floods, which swept away towns and villages near the border with China’s autonomous region of Tibet. At least 1,350 people are confirmed dead and 5,000 more are missing, presumed buried in mud. Former MP Dawa Finjo survived in worst-hit Rasuwa because he was away at a funeral, but lost his son and 39 other relatives.
SocietySarawak is expected to remain hot and dry into next month as smoke from forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia continues to cover the skies. Falling water levels have put authorities on high alert, while residents face weeks of scorching temperatures and choking haze.
PoliticsHong Kong will unveil its first five-year plan on Sep 16, setting development priorities through 2030 and signalling a move toward longer-term policymaking. Chief Executive John Lee said the city will keep its capitalist system while pursuing closer alignment with mainland China.
Economy46:04Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia seeks to increase exports through the Strait of Hormuz while its key East-West pipeline remains shut for several days, keeping supply concerns in focus. Etihad Airways says its cargo operations and fuel hedging have softened the effect of higher prices as it aims for breakeven. The US 10-year Treasury yield tops 5% for the first time since 2023.
WorldA glacier collapse triggered flooding along the China-Nepal border, killing nearly 1,400 people and leaving more than 5,000 missing. Weeks later, Ajay Gupta continues to hope that his missing daughter will soon be rescued.