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The world's second massive sphere is in the works for the UAE. AP Images

World’s second giant sphere to be built in Abu Dhabi

18 soldiers from North Korea reportedly fled the Russian frontline just four miles from the Ukrainian border as reported on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Getty Images

North Korean troops abandon Russian front lines near Ukraine: Report

North Korea claims that 1.4 million young people have applied to join or rejoin its military, blaming South Korea for what it calls a provocative drone incursion that has escalated tensions to the "brink of war." The announcement comes days after North Korea demolished sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines. KCNA

North Korea says 1.4 million recruits join fight against South Korea

With less than three weeks until the presidential election, the candidates are blitzing battleground states and the airwaves with town halls. AP Images

Harris, Trump field questions during town halls as Election Day nears

Lufthansa Airlines has been fined $4 million by the United States over allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers during an incident in 2022. Getty Images

US fines Lufthansa airlines $4 million over accusations of antisemitism

Discover how Ukraine's Third Assault brigade uses unconventional ad campaigns to attract new recruits, with a more approachable side shown. Third Assault Brigade

Ukraine turns to creative ads to boost military recruiting

An internal memo by U.S. Customs and Border Protection reveals that 150 out of 500 surveillance cameras are out at the U.S-Mexico border. Getty Images

1/3 of surveillance cameras not working at US-Mexico border: Border Patrol

The Biden administration is pressing Israel to enhance humanitarian efforts in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Reuters

Biden admin demands Israel improve humanitarian efforts in Gaza

The United States is expanding Hungary’s Kecskemét Air Base to host nuclear-capable fighter jets like the F-15 Eagle. Getty Images

US expanding NATO airbase to host nuclear-capable fighter jets

Mysterious white blobs have been washing ashore along Canada’s coastline, prompting investigations by the Coast Guard and marine experts. Philip Grace via Facebook

Mysterious white blobs found along Canada’s coastline prompt investigations

IDF uncovers Hezbollah bunker near Lebanese border, preventing planned attack on Israel; dismantles compounds and seizes weapons caches. AP Images

IDF finds Hezbollah tunnels, weapons cache, says it prevented major attack

Parrots are causing power outages and other disruptions in an Argentinian town as the birds, driven by deforestation, overwhelm the area. Reuters

Parrots overwhelm Argentinian town, leading to local power outages

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says North Korea sent troops to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Getty Images

Zelenskyy says North Korea is sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine

Israel plans to target Iranian military infrastructure, not oil or nuclear sites, in a military strike to avoid broader conflict. AP Images

Netanyahu plans strike on Iran, targeting military sites, not nuclear or oil

North Korea destroyed sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines, escalating tensions with South Korea. Nippon Television Network Corp.

North Korea blows up key roads, rail lines on border with South Korea

Amid severe drought and water riots, Algeria is investing $5.4 billion to expand its desalination capacity. Getty Images

Algeria invests billions in desalination amid severe drought, water riots

Eleven months after the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Said goodbye to its giant pandas, two new ones are on their way. The pair of giant pandas have officially left a research facility in China and are set to be flown to D.C., according to Chinese officials.  Getty Images

2 giant pandas from China on the way to Washington

With less than a month until Election Day, the 2024 presidential candidates are looking to secure votes in the key swing state Pennsylvania. AP Images

Harris, Trump turn to PA with 3 weeks to go until Election Day

As Cubans flee in record-numbers, animal rights groups warn many are abandoning their pets, and the problem is getting worse. AP Images

Animal rights groups warn of abandoned pets as Cubans flee in record numbers

Canada and India have both expelled diplomats over accusations that Indian officials plotted and killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023. Getty Images

Canada, India each expel diplomats as tensions rise over 2023 murder

Ukrainian military recruiters are raiding clubs, bars, restaurants and concerts to find men who have yet to enlist as required under martial law. Getty Images

Ukraine raiding clubs, concerts in Kyiv to force men to join military

The sanctions largely target what’s called Iran’s "ghost fleet" of ships which illegally transport oil to buyers in Asia.  AP Images

Biden admin sanctions Iran’s oil sector as response to Oct. 1 attack on Israel

Western intelligence agencies are raising alarms about the scale of Chinese espionage, now larger than they’ve ever encountered before. AP Images

Outnumbered: West struggles to combat expanding Chinese spy network

China launched a fresh batch of military drills around Taiwan on Monday, Oct. 14. AP Images

125 Chinese aircraft detected near Taiwan as Beijing ramps up pressure