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Morning news brief
NPR’s morning news brief for 6 August 2026 rounds up three developing stories spanning international diplomacy and US politics. – Iran is reportedly nearing an agreement with Oman on navigation protocols for the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for oil. – Both candidates in Michigan’s upcoming US Senate race face distinct challenges…
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Ed Miliband insists his past jibe at ‘racist’ Donald Trump ‘didn’t come up’ in talks with US counterpart Marco Rubio – as Foreign Secretary is urged to boost UK defence spending
Ed Miliband has said his past description of Donald Trump as “racist” did not come up during talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as the Foreign Secretary faces calls to increase UK defence spending. The comments highlight the delicate diplomatic balancing act facing British ministers who have previously criticised Trump, now that he…
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Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Republican-led Senate Homeland Security Committee is due to vote on Thursday on whether to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, after the former US infectious disease chief declined to answer questions at a hearing on 29 July. Fauci, 85, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, arguing the session was designed to…
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German factory orders rise faster than expected; Asian shares fall on tech pullback – business live
Germany’s factory orders rose more sharply than expected in June, offering a bright spot for Europe’s largest economy despite disruption linked to the Iran war, even as Rheinmetall, the country’s biggest defence company, cut its outlook after losing a major government contract. The mixed signals came as Asian shares fell amid a pullback in technology…
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Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people who had been abducted in separate attacks in Niger and Kwara states, in what the presidency described as the largest single-day rescue operation the country has carried out. The joint operation, involving the military, police, intelligence services and the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, freed the victims from the Kainji…
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Gianni Infantino REFUSES to resign as FIFA president: Under-fire chief apologises and vows to fight on as he breaks cover after being forced to abandon World Cup sale plans
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has refused calls to resign despite mounting criticism over his leadership, issuing an apology while insisting he will continue in the role. The under-fire chief broke his silence after being forced to abandon controversial plans to sell hosting or commercial rights linked to the World Cup, a move that had drawn…
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Trump rushes to save rowdy toddler from falling off stage in Vegas while joking about former president: ‘Don’t want him to be Biden’
US President Donald Trump intervened to stop a toddler from falling off a stage during a campaign-style event in Las Vegas, making a lighthearted joke about his predecessor Joe Biden in the process. The moment occurred as Trump addressed a crowd at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa on Wednesday, drawing attention on a…
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Pauline Hanson reveals who she will let migrate to Australia if she becomes Prime Minister: ‘We don’t need any more Uber drivers’
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has said that, if she became Australia’s Prime Minister, she would restrict migration to only those with skills the country genuinely needs, remarking “we don’t need any more Uber drivers.” The comments form part of her party’s broader push for tougher immigration controls, reflecting ongoing debate in Australia over migration…
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El-Sayed launches combative Senate bid against Rogers, sparking GOP backlash
Abdul El-Sayed, who secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s US Senate seat, opened his general-election campaign with sharply combative rhetoric against Republican rival Mike Rogers, vowing “no safe quarter” and publicly questioning his opponent’s courage. The tone quickly became a point of contention, with conservative commentators accusing El-Sayed of overreach and Republicans using the primary…
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Vance says El-Sayed has no ‘constituency among the working class’
Vice President Vance on Wednesday said progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Democratic primary victory in Michigan was driven by affluent liberals rather than by working class voters. In an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham a day after El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the primary, Vance said the increasingly growing progressive wing of…