Bloomberg Markets

Robots Set New Records at World Humanoid Robot Games

Bloomberg's Yvonne Man and David Ingles share their takes on how robots performed against humans at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 24, 2026

Variety

Busan Unveils 23-Film Vision Section Lineup

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled 23 Korean and Asian independent films for its Vision section, split into 12 titles under Vision-Korea and 11 under Vision-Asia. The Vision section grew out of Korean Cinema Today – Vision, expanding last year into a standalone program covering filmmakers across the continent. This year’s lineup […]

entertainment  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Vox, Frogfoot Raise $900 Million in South Africa Broadband Push

A South African conglomerate’s telecommunication units raised 14.4 billion rand ($900 million) to expand its broadband services in the continent’s biggest economy.

business  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian Health

New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies

Foundayo will be available on private prescription, with pharmacists warning of counterfeit GLP-1 problemA new daily pill that treats diabetes and helps with weight loss will be available in UK pharmacies from Monday.Pharmacists said the move would be welcome for people who cannot use weight-loss jabs, but also issued a warning over the growing problem of fake, unlicensed or counterfeit versions of GLP-1 tablets. Continue reading...

health  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

AI in Focus Amid Alibaba’s Record Share Sale and Nvidia’s Price Hike | The Asia Trade 8/24/2026

"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Sydney with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Paul Allen, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian

Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in five European nations, survey finds

Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homesGiven the choice, more people across five major European nations including the UK favour encouraging the adoption of air conditioning over keeping carbon emissions down, a survey has found.After four extreme heatwaves that have caused thousands of excess deaths across the continent, the survey showed between 30% and 52% of people in six countries had feared for their household’s health in temperatures

general  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian Politics

From welfare to prisons: the challenges for Burnham when MPs return to Commons

PM’s honeymoon period will come to an end as he makes decisions on the budget, welfare, migration and prisonsAndy Burnham has enjoyed a month-long honeymoon period since he became prime minister, winning public support with a series of popular but relatively low-cost announcements. They have included cutting VAT on electricity bills, reducing the cost of bus travel and reviewing business rates for small businesses.But as MPs prepare to return to the Commons in just over a week, the prime ministe

politics  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian Science

Starwatch: Lunar eclipse to reward early risers in UK and Europe

Shadow of Earth likely to make moon glow red before dawn on 28 AugustThe early hours of Friday 28 August will reward very early risers in the UK, Europe and Africa with a fine lunar eclipse. Though not quite a total eclipse, it will transform the moon into a dramatic sight as dawn approaches.The partial eclipse begins at 3.33am BST, when the moon’s familiar full disc begins to disappear behind the shadow of the Earth. By the time the eclipse reaches its greatest extent, shortly after 5.10am, onl

science  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian

New Fed chair faces critical test at Jackson Hole as inflation fears mount

Investors will hope Kevin Warsh offers ‘comfort blanket’ at annual meeting of central banks amid bond market anxietyThe new US Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, faces a critical test this week amid anxiety in government bond markets over inflation and Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans.As the world’s most powerful central bank prepares for its annual Jackson Hole conference, analysts said bond traders would be looking for signals from Warsh over its commitment to fighting inflation. Continu

general  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian Health

‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina

Study finds device brings significant fall in chest pain in 75% of patients, but further trials and NHS approval are needed“It’s an amazing relief, both physically and emotionally, to be able to live my life again normally, without feeling that I’m limited all the time in what I can do.”Cristian Jensen is describing the difference that an implant inserted in his chest – to reduce the symptoms of his debilitating angina – has had on his life. Continue reading...

health  Aug 24, 2026

BBC World

Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan

Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

general  Aug 24, 2026

BBC Sport

The gay rugby player who feared rejection but got total support

Kyle Tayler-Woolston feared rejection as a gay man in rugby, but is flourishing in Super Rygbi Cymru thanks to the support at Newport.

sports  Aug 24, 2026

BBC World

What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?

US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.

general  Aug 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

John Oliver Takes a Close Look at Sean Duffy’s “God-Awful” New Reality Show: “We’ve All Been Taken for a F***ing Ride”

'The Great American Road Trip' was "quietly dumped" on YouTube a few days ago, the 'Last Week Tonight' host shared on his HBO show.

entertainment  Aug 24, 2026

Science Daily

NASA is about to launch a powerful new eye on the universe

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has been cleared for final launch preparations ahead of a targeted August 30 liftoff aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy. The powerful new observatory will probe cosmic expansion, the history of the universe, and distant exoplanets.

science  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Alibaba, YMTC Fundraising Hits China Tech Stocks on Supply Woes

Chinese technology stocks came under renewed pressure on Monday, reflecting supply concerns over the fundraising plans of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co.

business  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Korean Financial Regulator Relocation Plan Faces Staff Exodus

South Korea risks accelerating staff exodus from its financial regulator as the government considers moving the agency out of Seoul, with an overwhelming majority of surveyed employees saying they would consider quitting if the move goes ahead.

business  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Chinese Builder Logan Wins Court Approval for Debt Restructuring

A Hong Kong court gave Logan Group Co. clearance to implement its debt restructuring plan, more than four years after the Chinese developer defaulted in the midst of the country’s property crisis.

business  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

PLS Group's Henderson: Lithium Market in Recovery

PLS Managing Director and CEO Dale Henderson says the lithium market is on its way to recovery from a recent trough. He speaks with Yvonne Man and David Ingles on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 24, 2026

ESPN

Sources: Jeanty sprained ankle at Raiders practice

Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty, who had to be helped off the practice field Sunday, is believed to have sprained his ankle, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, and the Raiders still are unsure how long he will be out.

sports  Aug 24, 2026