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Human Rights Watch reported on Wednesday, Oct. 9, that Haitian gangs are recruiting children as young as 8 years old to join their ranks. Reuters

Haitian gangs recruiting children with promise of food, shelter: Report

A Russian cargo ship carrying over 1,000 tons of ammonium nitrate remains stranded just off the coast of southeast England. Vessel Finder

Russian ‘floating bomb’ remains anchored off UK coast

A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at JFK Airport in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 9, after its pilot collapsed mid-flight and later died. In a statement, the airline said Flight TK2O4 was on its way from Seattle to Istanbul when the pilot fainted.   Getty Images

Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, plane makes emergency landing in NY

Brazil’s Supreme Court lifted its ban on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, after the company complied with court orders and paid 28 million reais ($5.1 million) in fines. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who imposed the ban for the platform’s refusal to block accounts accused of spreading misinformation about the 2022 Brazilian presidential election, authorized X’s return. Getty Images

X reopens in Brazil after $5 million fines, complies with court orders

Floridians are preparing for Hurricane Milton. AP Images

Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton’s arrival

The United States and China share a relationship that can be described as "complicated," and the Weapons and Warfare team breaks it down. People's Liberation Army

Understanding the complex US-China relationship

Three of America’s most informed voices discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military in this week's episode. People's Liberation Army

Addressing the China Problem: Weapons and Warfare

MI5 warns that Russia's intelligence agency is attempting to incite chaos in the U.K., particularly following the U.K.'s support for Ukraine. Getty Images

MI5 spy chief warns of escalating threats from Russia, Iran and ISIS

In response to increased EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, Beijing has moved to raise duties on European brandy imports. Getty Images

China raises tariffs on European brandy in response to EU’s EV duty hike

Brazilian officials announced plans to dredge parts of the Amazon River in an effort to get trade flowing again in the wake of a severe drought. However, scientists say the effort could end up poisoning the river. AP Images

Amazon River expected to be dredged in face of severe drought

Haiti is condemning a move by the Dominican Republic that would lead to the deportation of thousands of Haitians. Getty Images

Haiti condemns Dominican Republic plan to deport 10,000 migrants per week

A new spacecraft blasted off to help protect the Earth from asteroids on Monday. Oct. 7 to revisit the scene of a cosmic crash. ESA

ESA’s Hera spacecraft launches to help advance planetary defense

A new report shows that artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, are using up to four times more water than previously believed. Getty Images

AI tools consume up to 4 times more water than estimated

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to present her strategy to confront the country’s security problems Tuesday. The country’s first woman president — inaugurated less than a week ago — is reportedly going to present a plan that will highlight law and order amid the growing violence linked to drug cartels and organized crime. Getty Images

Mexico’s president to deliver security plan after newly elected mayor killed

Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Milton. AP Images

Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s already hard-hit west coast

Satellite imagery revealed more details about Iran’s Oct. 1st ballistic missile attack against Israel that hit an Israeli air base. Planet Labs

Iran’s ballistic missile attack hit Israel air base, does little damage

A new study finds Britain has more migrants in the country illegally than any other part of Europe with 745,000. Getty Images

The UK now has most migrants in country illegally in Europe: Study

A Mexican mayor was murdered on Sunday, Oct. 6, just days after another public official was killed in the city. Reuters Images

Mexican mayor in state plagued with violence killed days after taking office

The infamous Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death” is reportedly back in the arms trade after his release by the U.S. in 2022. AP Images

‘Merchant of Death’ allegedly returns to arms trade after US release

Mossad used an elaborate covert operation involving explosive-laden pagers to carry out a massive strike on Hezbollah. Getty Images

New details revealed for deadly pager attack operation on Hezbollah

Japan's government faces criticism for editing official cabinet photo to tidy up appearances, sparking debate on photo alteration ethics. AP Images

Japanese government admits to editing ‘sloppy’ cabinet photo

U.S. hospitals say they're experiencing a shortage of IV fluids. Getty Images

US hospitals face IV shortage as new hurricane threats loom

Since the Oct. 7 attack, the United States has provided $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel, the most to the country in a one-year period. Reuters

US provided Israel $17.9 billion in military aid since Oct. 7 terror attack: Report

A mystery surrounding the beluga whale that captured global attention with rumors of espionage has finally been resolved. Reuters

Bacterial infection, not foul play, likely killed Russian ‘spy whale’