Todays latest news and headlines friday 26 august 2022

Here are some of the latest news and headlines from around the world as of Friday, August 26, 2022:

Politics

US President Joe Biden announces new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion (BBC News)
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss faces backlash over economic policies (The Guardian)
China's Xi Jinping reiterates commitment to "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong (South China Morning Post)

Business

Global stock markets plunge as inflation fears rise (Financial Times)
Apple announces new iPhone 14 series with improved cameras and faster processors (The Verge)
Tesla's Elon Musk says company will accept Bitcoin for some transactions (CNBC)

World News

Taliban bans women from working in non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan (Al Jazeera)
Israel and Palestine agree to ceasefire after deadly clashes (The New York Times)
North Korea conducts new missile test, says it's a "strategic" weapon (Reuters)

Sports

Entertainment

Marvel's "Thor: Love and Thunder" tops box office charts (Variety)
Taylor Swift announces new album "Midnights" with surprise release (Rolling Stone)
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" premieres on Amazon Prime Video (The Hollywood Reporter)

Health

COVID-19 cases surge in several countries, including the US and UK (The Washington Post)
New study finds link between air pollution and increased risk of dementia (The Lancet)
FDA approves new Alzheimer's treatment, aducanumab (The New York Times)

Technology

Google announces new Pixel 6a smartphone with improved camera (The Verge)
Facebook announces new features to combat misinformation (The Wall Street Journal)
NASA's Perseverance rover discovers evidence of ancient lake on Mars (Space.com)

These are just a few of the latest news and headlines from around the world. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest developments!