South Korean police block sales of Trader Joe’s bagel seasoning
An analysis found that the product contained poppy seeds and tested positive for morphine and codeine.
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Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker
NEW DELHI, Aug 6 - Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, the key maritime chokepoints in the Gulf, reduced significantly on Wednesday from the previous day, shipping data showed.
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.
Africa: Remarks At a UN Security Council Briefing On Threats to International Peace and Security Caused By Terrorist Acts
[U.S. Mission to the UN] Ambassador Tammy Bruce
Africa: South Africa Feels the Economic Cost of Anti-Migrant Xenophobia
[The New Humanitarian] Johannesburg -- "Intellectually, xenophobia is not being contested, instead people are looking for scapegoats."
Africa: New Chickpea Variety to Drive Climate Resilience in Africa
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- New chickpea seed research and production have become the new frontier of climate resilience in southern Africa as farmers battle failing cereal production.
Africa: Strengthening El Niño to Push 49 Million More People Into Acute Hunger
[UN News] Nearly 50 million more people in highly vulnerable communities globally are set to be pushed into acute hunger because of the strengthening El Niño weather phenomenon, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday.
Vietnam's top leader To Lam to visit Australia, New Zealand to strengthen partnerships
HANOI, Aug 6 - Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, will visit Australia and New Zealand next week as part of efforts to bolster partnerships and enhance cooperation in science and technology, the government said in a statement.
The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.
Short-haul electric flights could be a European reality in less than four years
“Electric and hybrid flights are a core part of the solution to making short-haul travel more sustainable, and less dependent on imported jet fuel.”
Railway can transform Persian Gulf politics and global security
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, wider tensions in the Red Sea and the oil price spikes these circumstances occassion have made one thing abundantly clear: Gulf countries and global markets are dependent on vulnerable maritime routes. But while national leaders and diplomats
Weight-loss drugs tied to lower fracture risk in diabetes patients, study finds
Weight-loss medicines linked to 21% lower fracture risk in type 2 diabetes patients, a new study found, challenging assumptions that rapid weight loss inevitably raises fracture risk.
European stocks hit record highs: The 10 best performers of 2026
The STOXX Europe 600 has reached record highs. Meet the 10 best-performing European stocks of 2026 and what is fuelling their gains.
Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.
Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Germany's brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews
As Germany prepares to permanently station thousands of troops in Lithuania, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys explains why Vilnius believes the deployment is essential to preserving peace.
Younger children who use social media heavily get worse grades, study finds
Being on social media from an early age is linked to weaker performances in Italian and maths, yet the same cannot be said for English, the study finds.
City breaks without the crowds: Europe’s top ‘second cities’ to visit
Skip the unending queues for Europe’s second cities. From Croatia’s Adriatic coast to northern France, these destinations promise culture, history and local charm without the crowds.
Nigeria 2027: Olubadan’s backing for Tinubu collides with Makinde’s presidential bid
By publicly rooting for President Bola Tinubu’s second term, the Olubadan of Ibadan has placed himself at odds with Governor Seyi Makinde, the home-state leader who helped pave his path to the throne and elevated him to chair the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
EU-funded project The Gaming Police strengthens child safety online
Children and young people spend a lot of time online, and many of them play online games every day. These online environments can also expose them to risks such as cyberbullying, exploitation, recruitment, radicalization or grooming. The EU-funded project The Gaming Police
Moment first rare tiger in 70 years released in Kazakhstan
Umit, a female Amur tiger, has been released as part of a programme to restore the animal's population, which was wiped out in central Asia a century ago.
South Korea’s President orders all-out response to heatwave
South Korea’s heatwave is expected to peak over Seoul on Aug 6, with the capital forecast to hit 39 deg C.
South Korea's president orders all-out response to heatwave
SEOUL, Aug 6 - South Korea's heatwave is expected to peak over Seoul on Thursday, with the capital forecast to hit 39 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit) in a spell of extreme weather already blamed for more than 20 deaths.
Uniform bank now helping working families
The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform in West Kingsdown and Swanley, Kent.
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib's home attacked after Hasina media event
DHAKA, Aug 6 - Windows were smashed and petrol bombs hurled at former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's residence after he joined ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first public media interaction since her 2024 removal from power, in which she vowed to return in
Exclusive-Sinopec steps up Russian oil imports to offset Mideast supply cuts, traders and tracker say
By Chen Aizhu, Siyi Liu and Trixie Yap SINGAPORE, Aug 6 (Reuters) - China's state-owned Sinopec Corp, the world's biggest refiner, has ramped up purchases of Far East Russian oil to compensate for Middle East supplies diminished by the Iran war, according to multiple trade
Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rocky
The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
Hungry for cash: where will the EU find the money?
The EU's next long-term budget needs to be organised ahead of critical elections in several member states next year – and at the centre of the debate is the question of where the bloc should get fresh money. Euronews provides an overview of which proposals might fly.
Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalising arrangements for jointly managing the strategic waterway, Tehran said Wednesday, even as fresh security incidents highlighted continued risks for regional shipping. The agreement
US microreactor startup Valar Atomics raises $1B
Valar Atomics, a three-year-old microreactor developer that has a forged a close relationship with the Trump administration, has raised $1 billion in its Series B funding round as investors increasingly bet that the White House’s overhaul of nuclear regulations will clear the
Bid to extend holiday food and activities programme
The authority will consider who should deliver the holiday activity and meal scheme going forward.
In Taiwan drill, armoured carrier takes President to command centre
The drills were intended to review the command structure, inter-agency coordination and emergency response mechanisms.
Grab shopkeeper-dungeoncrawler Moonlighter free on Steam for a limited time
Two jobs for the price of none.
Powerhouses for fake meat: Muscle protein can now be grown in chloroplasts of lettuce and tobacco plants
Livestock farming requires valuable land to grow fodder, uses vast amounts of freshwater and contributes to global warming through methane and nitrous oxide emissions. And, for many consumers it is important to prevent animal suffering. For these reasons, the global market for
ZZ Top Cancel Hollywood Bowl Concert Due to ‘Insurmountable Obstacles’
Cheap Trick, who have been sharing select tour dates with the band, announced that they would hold an "intimate" show at the Troubadour instead
Starlite: the 'Disney' of music makes Marbella one of Europe's top experiential destinations
Thousands of travellers no longer come to the Costa del Sol just for sun and sea. They now seek an experience mixing gigs, food, nature and nightlife in a unique format that could be exported abroad.
Trump reiterates his positive portrayal of Iran talks
LAS VEGAS/WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran seemed "to be working out quite well," reiterating his positive portrayal of the negotiations on the Iran war without elaborating on the specifics of the discussions. DETAILS: • "I hear they
Australia politician admits texting ‘my job is boring’ during meeting
Mark Parton faced a complaint this week alleging that he sent the message to a sex worker.
Can you play Big Walk alone or with randoms?
The most widely adored co-op game of 2026 is a bit tough on loners.
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Thailand on first trip as civilian leader
The military leader has been barred from western countries and accused of crimes against humanity.
Dirty air may trigger painful rheumatoid arthritis flares
Tiny pollution particles from smoke, soot, and dust may worsen rheumatoid arthritis and raise the risk of painful flares, particularly after prolonged exposure. The findings suggest that avoiding poor air quality could become an important part of managing the disease.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit From Paramount Streaming Subscribers Seeking to Block Warner Bros. Merger
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from a group of consumers looking to challenge the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín wrote that the plaintiffs — three current Paramount+ subscribers and two prospective
Binance says RedotPay diverted users in $605 million lawsuit
RedotPay rejected the allegations, saying the company would “respond through the appropriate legal process”.
THC medication made PTSD nightmares disappear for more than a third of patients
A prescription form of THC helped many people with PTSD escape recurring trauma-related nightmares, with more than one-third reporting that the nightmares disappeared completely after ten weeks. The results could point toward a long-awaited treatment for one of PTSD’s most
Clash of Clans knockoff popular in North Korea with more than 40,000 players online
Footage of the bootleg smartphone game, called “Fortress Defense,” leaked on Chinese social media.
‘The Shards’ Star Igby Rigney on Wooing Ryan Murphy, Never Meeting Bret Easton Ellis and Not Worrying About Sex Scenes: ‘It’s Like Doing a Dance Under a Microscope’
Igby Rigney is exhausted. It’s a day before “The Shards” launches, and he’s just gotten back from Berlin, the final stop of a global press tour that also took him to New York and London. When the series debuts on FX on Aug. 5, he’ll be celebrating at the official launch party
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños
A Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people across 27 states has been linked to jalapeño peppers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Wednesday. Traceback information found that the affected jalapeños came from Sinaloa, Mexico, and were