BTW Daily News - Aug 21, 2026

Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting off with international news: In cricket, England is taking on Pakistan in their first Test match. We'll be keeping an eye out for the latest updates from The Telegraph. Also, the UK will hold its first national day to honor victims of terror, where survivors and families are set to speak at a ceremony according to BBC. Moving on to top stories: Hayden Panettiere's on-off boyfriend has broken his silence ahead of the late actor's birthday, as reported by The Independent. And in Formula 1 news, we're looking back at the only Dutch Grand Prix practice session this year from The Race. Now for entertainment updates: Neutrogena is responding to backlash following Hayden Panettiere's death after her past claims against the company sparked controversy, according to Fox Business. Rosie O'Donnell recently ended her run on Jimmy Kimmel Live with a ballad about President Trump, as Mashable reports. In world news today: The world’s oldest person who survived Covid is sharing her secret to living a long life at 110 years old, as reported by The Independent. Meanwhile, BBC highlights the growing impact of war in Russia, noting that while there's a shortage of petrol, patriotism remains strong but under pressure. Business headlines include some American brands losing ground in China, according to CNBC. This is an interesting trend to watch as we see how global markets are shifting. And finally, for today’s technology news: Players experiencing connectivity issues with Duskbloods have been advised by FromSoftware to sit closer to their router or use an ethernet cable, Eurogamer reports. Shifting gears now to some uplifting stories before we wrap up: Firstly, a heartwarming tale of one man making over 200 trips to remote villages just to connect elders with their children working abroad. This story is truly inspiring and reminds us of the power of human connection in bridging distances. And on this day in history, there's some good news that celebrates positive events and milestones from years past, giving us all a reason to feel optimistic about today. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.