Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories of The Week | 30 August

From a threat targeting Barron Trump to shocking cases involving fake identities, murder, and theft, here are some of the biggest stories from the fourth week of August.

Here are some of the biggest news stories from the fourth week of August 2026.

Iranian TV Threatens Barron Trump

Iranian state TV reportedly offered a $10 million reward for killing Barron Trump and aired details about his life and security, prompting the US Secret Service to take note of the threat.

UP Woman Fakes Snake Transformation

A 20-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh allegedly staged a fake snake transformation to escape an arranged marriage after secretly marrying a man she chose.

13-Year-Old Girl Plans Grandfather’s Murder

A 13-year-old girl in Kerala allegedly helped plan her grandfather’s murder with her boyfriend and two others, reportedly over money and an iPhone.

Assam Man Steals Rs.50 Lakh for Girlfriend

A man in Assam allegedly stole Rs.50 lakh in cash and jewellery from his parents and spent the money on his girlfriend, including buying her an expensive iPhone.