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Three gas leaks in Russia's Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines occurred simultaneously on Tuesday, stoking concerns it was an act of sabotage.

Gas leaks found in Russian pipelines, investigators considering sabotage

The British pound took a beating Monday as markets digested the new government's plan to deliver tax cuts while boosting spending and borrowing.

Pound plunges to record low against dollar as markets weigh tax cuts, spending

Italy is projected to elect Giorgia Meloni, a conservative politician, as prime minister, to lead its first conservative government since World War II.

Italy to elect Meloni as first female PM, first conservative government in decades

A school shooting in Russia ends with 15 people dead. Early reports indicated the gunman was inspired by the Columbine massacre.

School shooting in Russia leaves 15 dead, 24 wounded

Russia destroyed a Ukrainian military base by airstrike on Monday following strong rhetoric this week of nuclear threats against Ukraine.

US warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for Russia in face of nuclear threats

Hurricane Ian has taken form as it heads for Cuba then Florida, Iran has blamed the U.S. as protests erupt, and Vice President Kamala Harris is in Japan.

Hurricane Ian aims at Florida; Iran blames US for protests; Harris in Japan

22-year-old Mahsa Amini was detained by Iran police for not complying with hijab laws, protests have erupted globally after Amini died following her arrest.

Iran woman dies following arrest for not wearing hijab, feminist protests erupt

Russians are rushing to book one-way flights out of the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "partial mobilization."

Russians rush for flights out after Putin declares a partial ‘military mobilization’

Russia has began voting to annex portions of Ukraine, the U.S. sends more support to South Korea, and the GOP is set to unveil its midterm agenda.

Russian referendums; South Korea military show; GOP midterm agenda

Hurricane Fiona has downgraded to a category three as it now takes aim at Canada in what could be the country's 'worst storm system ever.'

Hurricane Fiona eyes Canada after week-long battering in Caribbean

After seeing wins on the battlefield, Ukrainian leaders are enjoying diplomatic victories which saw the release of two captured Americans.

Russia-Ukraine negotiate prisoner release, two Americans freed

According to Tasmania's Department of Natural Resources and Environment, about 230 pilot whales have been stranded on a Tasmanian beach.

230 whales stranded on Tasmanian beach two years after similar incident

President Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly and condemned Vladimir Putin for mobilizing up to 300,000 military reservists.

Biden addresses UN, condemns Russia’s troop mobilization

President Biden will address world leaders at the UN General Assembly, asking for more support for Ukraine as Russia promises more troops coming.

World leaders focus on Russia at UN General Assembly

Brittney Griner’s wrongful conviction in what's been called a “sham trial” is now causing other WNBA players to rethink playing in Russia.

WNBA players shun Russia following Brittney Griner conviction

EU's energy crisis is sending governments scrambling to secure sources of power, including coal, the dirtiest of all the fossil fuels.

EU’s energy crisis, worsened by Russia’s Ukraine invasion, causing coal rush

Hurricane Fiona has trampled through Puerto Rico five years since Hurricane Maria swept through the territory and killed 3,000 people.

5 years since Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico trampled by Hurricane Fiona

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has arrived in the U.S., the Myanmar government attacks a school, and officials investigate migrant flights.

Liz Truss visits US; Myanmar school attack; Martha’s Vineyard investigation

A U.S. air craft carrier strike group is going to South Korea. It's a not-so-subtle way to tell North Korea the U.S. will defend its allies.

US Navy sending carrier strike group to South Korea

Queen Elizabeth's death brings mixed feelings over history of colonial rule

Queen Elizabeth’s death brings mixed feelings over history of colonial rule

In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Biden said the pandemic was over, the U.S. will defend Taiwan, and he may not run for reelection.

President Biden muddies waters on pandemic, China, reelection

President Biden has appointed a senior diplomat to transfer Guantanamo Bay detainees as he looks to close the facility, according to reports.

Biden appoints diplomat to transfer prisoners out of Guantanamo Bay

A member of the Taliban has been released in U.S. prisoner swap deal with Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Russia said they are ready to make a swap with Griner.

Taliban member released in US prisoner swap. Russia ready to make Griner deal.

Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest, tensions between the U.S. and China have escalated over Taiwan, and Puerto Rico is flooded from Hurricane Fiona.

Final goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth; Taiwan tensions escalate; Puerto Rico floods