A review of Trump's foreign policy records

With Trump set to formally accept the Republican nomination, foreign policy experts examine his record in international affairs.

US President Donald Trump is set to formally accept the Republican Party’s nomination for a second term in office on Thursday.

In the lead-up to this, foreign policy experts have been looking at his record in international affairs.

Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports.

US museum launches modern global guide programmes

Philadelphia’s Penn Museum is known for its ancient artifacts from the Middle East, Africa and Central America and now, it has tour guides from those places too.

Philadelphia’s Penn Museum is known for its ancient artifacts – from the Middle East, Africa and Central America.

Now, in a modern twist that is getting international attention, it has tour guides from those places too.

Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports.

Vietnam battles second pandemic wave

Vietnam has placed a second city into lockdown due to a rise in coronavirus infections after being virus-free for months.

Vietnam has placed a second city into lockdown due to a rise in coronavirus infections after being virus free for months. The pandemic has spread across the country over the past two weeks, including in three cities. More than 600 people are infected and six have died.

Al Jazeera’s Raheela Mahomed has more.

China healthcare workers in Hong Kong to battle COVID-19

Up to 60 healthcare professionals will be part of a team based in the territory’s first makeshift hospital.

Healthcare workers and experts from mainland China are in Hong Kong for the first time to help battle its coronavirus outbreak.

Up to 60 healthcare professionals will be part of a team based in the territory’s first makeshift hospital.

Hospitals and testing centres were already reaching capacity, before plans were announced to test all 7.5 million people living there.

But, as Al Jazeera’s Divya Gopalan reports, their arrival is also causing concern.

Will England become a cashless society?

Al Jazeera tells you why some English communities are refusing to go cashless.

Electronic banking, the digital economy, and now coronavirus means an increasingly cashless society.

The notes and coins in our pockets are being rapidly replaced by contactless bank cards and mobile phone payments.

But not everyone in England is comfortable with the technology.

Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan reports from Essex, where many want to stick to pounds, shillings and pence.

Massive California wildfires prompt evacuations

The fire in Riverside County east of Los Angeles has burned huge swaths of land and destroyed numerous structures.

Nearly 8,000 people have been told to leave parts of southern California in the US, where a wildfire is burning.

Some 13,000 firefighters, backed by water-dumping aircraft, are up against hot, dry weather that is forecast to continue.

Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds reports from Los Angeles in the US state of California.

Belarus activist challenges 'Europe's last dictator' in election

Woman who is not a politician is vying to beat incumbent Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled for more than 25 years.

In a week’s time, Belarus will vote for a new president.

Few people are expecting anyone to beat incumbent Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled for more than 25 years and is labelled by many as Europe’s last dictator.

But, as Al Jazeera’s Nadim Baba reports, one woman is mounting a major challenge.

Democrats and White House are at a 'tragic impasse' on coronavirus stimulus after Pelosi-Meadows call

• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats and the White House are at a "tragic impasse" on coronavirus relief after a 25-minute phone call between the California Democrat and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. 
• They spoke at length for the first time in weeks after aid talks collapsed earlier this month. 

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows failed to crack a stalemate over coronavirus relief Thursday when they spoke at length for the first time in weeks. 

After a 25-minute phone call between the pair, Pelosi issued a statement saying "this conversation made clear that the White House continues to disregard the needs of the American people as the coronavirus crisis devastates lives and livelihoods."

She said the sides stood at a "tragic impasse" after the Trump administration again did not meet her demand to roughly double the price of its aid proposal to $2.2 trillion. 

"Democrats are willing to resume negotiations once Republicans start to take this process seriously.  Lives, livelihoods and the life of our democracy are at stake," the California Democrat said in the statement.

A spokesman for Meadows did not immediately respond to a request to comment on the call.

This story is developing. Please check back for updates.

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EARNINGS SUMMARY: Details of Gap Inc. Q2 Earnings Report

Below are the earnings highlights for Gap Inc. (GPS):

-Earnings: -$62 million in Q2 vs. $168 million in the same period last year.
-EPS: -$0.17 in Q2 vs. $0.44 in the same period last year.
-Revenue: $3.28 billion in Q2 vs. $4.01 billion in the same period last year.

Dell Inc. Q2 adjusted earnings Beat Estimates

Dell Inc. (DELL) reported earnings for second quarter that declined from the same period last year.

The company’s earnings totaled $1.10 billion, or $1.37 per share. This compares with $4.23 billion, or $4.47 per share, in last year’s second quarter.

Excluding items, Dell Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $1.62 billion or $1.92 per share for the period.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.39 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items.

The company’s revenue for the quarter fell 2.9% to $22.78 billion from $23.45 billion last year.

Dell Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q2): $1.62 Bln. vs. $1.75 Bln. last year.
-EPS (Q2): $1.92 vs. $2.15 last year.
-Analysts Estimate: $1.39
-Revenue (Q2): $22.78 Bln vs. $23.45 Bln last year.