A Supreme Court ruling and subsequent redistricting map changes have forced Louisiana congressional candidates and incumbent lawmakers to navigate new districts ahead of the November 3 election.

President Donald Trump has signed new executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court defeat, targeting categories like foreign terrorists and birth tourism.

Italy issued a red‑level heat alert for all major cities, while Hungary turned off lights at state institutions to save power during the heatwave.

A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration improperly terminated a clean-energy initiative launched under President Biden, finding that the administration failed to follow required procedures.

Senator Mitch McConnell has left the rehabilitation facility where he stayed following a June fall and will continue his recovery at home. His prolonged absence has stalled over 50 Senate roll-call votes.

Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a criminal contempt referral from a Senate committee following a party-line vote over his refusal to answer COVID-19 questions.

FIFA has issued a formal apology to national associations for missteps regarding a scrapped commercial rights proposal, even as senior management rallied behind President Gianni Infantino.

An explosion in a Lebanese border village killed two Israeli soldiers and prompted retaliatory airstrikes, briefly halting US-mediated talks in Rome.

An investigation reveals that Israeli forces targeted civilians, struck their vehicle and shelter, and obstructed rescue teams for hours.

The international body overseeing Gaza reconstruction has awarded an unfinalized contract to Arkel International for a small military outpost rather than civilian housing.

UCSB doctoral candidate Vikram Mubayi was found dead following a multi-day search in the eastern Sierra Nevada. The researcher was known for his work in sustainable chemical engineering.

Rukhsar Ahmed clinched a seat in the territory's assembly elections despite remaining on police bail in the UK over historic child-rape and trafficking allegations.

A wave of missile and drone strikes targeting military camps in central Yemen has left dozens of government troops dead in a sharp escalation of the conflict.

Ukrainian long-range strikes have hit two major oil processing facilities in Russia, prompting the US Senate to advance a bipartisan sanctions package.

North Korea has moved a missile unit equipped with short-range ballistic missiles into Russia's Voronezh region, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.

Seoul logged a daytime high of 36.7 °C on August 5, topping Tokyo, Taipei, and Bangkok during a severe seasonal heat wave.

Iran and Oman have agreed on shipping route coordinates in the Strait of Hormuz, though divisions remain over US blockades and mandatory transit fees.

Gulf shipping traffic dropped sharply on Wednesday following maritime attacks and Houthi claims, compounding regional trade paralysis.

Iran and Oman have reached a tentative shipping lane agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, though reopening hinges on resolving US opposition and fee disputes.

Marine One came close to an Envoy Air jet over Washington on August 4, 2026, triggering concurrent investigations by the FAA and NTSB.