A new study says most Australian teens remained on social media three months after the under-16 ban started.
Hungary plans to shut its lone nuclear plant on Sunday after record-low Danube water levels forced it offline.
Lula began his reelection campaign in Brazil, amid rising concerns about potential foreign interference in the election process.
After six years, India-China border trade restarted as 16 traders were flagged off to operate in Tibet under resumed routes.
Flash floods in China’s northwest Gansu province killed 25 and injured 23, according to Xinhua, after earlier reports.
Eight people died and sixty-six others sustained injuries on August 2, 2026 following a head-on bus collision in Tanzania's Dodoma region.
At least five people died and 41 remained missing on August 2, 2026 after a passenger ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island.
Two firefighting helicopters collided on August 2, 2026 west of Athens, killing two crew members as gale-force winds fueled destructive wildfires.
Iran’s IRGC said attempts to disarm Hamas would fail, warning that such efforts are unlikely to succeed.
An Italian-led EU mission boarded Russia’s shadow fleet tanker Toa Payoh, inspecting the sanctioned vessel in Mediterranean waters.
Seven people were killed in a suicide bombing near a police station during a protest in Pakistan’s Swat district, police said.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham proposes giving regional mayors a share of income tax revenue, aiming to increase local autonomy and address regional inequalities through decentralized fiscal power.
Donald Trump announces he will vigorously pursue a payout fund and retain Blanche as acting Attorney General, signaling a continued focus on loyalist leadership and specific policy goals.
The FBI is investigating cyberattacks on water systems in Michigan and Minnesota, highlighting growing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
August 2026 features a partial solar eclipse on the 12th and a partial lunar eclipse on the 27th–28th, offering skywatchers in various regions a chance to observe these celestial events.
Hope for finding survivors fades as the death toll from the southwestern Japan earthquake rises to 25, shifting focus from rescue to recovery and long-term rebuilding.
Boeing’s Starliner, initially intended for crew transport, faced technical issues leading to an uncrewed return, requiring SpaceX to rescue the astronauts, highlighting the importance of redundancy in space missions.
To safely watch the August 2026 total solar eclipse, viewers must use ISO-certified eclipse glasses or indirect methods like pinhole projectors, avoiding direct sunlight exposure except during totality.
Scientists have identified genetic traces of two previously unknown ancestral groups in the human genome, revealing a more complex history of human evolution and interbreeding.
An earthquake in Japan disrupted operations at several automotive and semiconductor facilities, prompting inspections and temporary production interruptions.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers continue expanding internationally as overseas demand supports export growth and global market presence.
Investors and businesses are closely watching China's upcoming trade data as foreign commerce remains a key indicator of regional economic activity.
China's industrial sector continues expanding emission reduction efforts through cleaner technology and energy efficiency to support sustainable development goals.
Strong global demand for China's technology and manufactured products continues supporting regional trade and industrial growth across Asia.