International

Fifteen years ago Apple introduced the iPhone, and now the tech giant faces a major change — the lightning port may soon be replaced by USB-C ports.

Apple might have to kill iPhone lightning port, add USB-C

The trial of WNBA star Brittney Griner, charged with marijuana possession in Russia, is scheduled to start Friday.

WNBA star Brittney Griner gets Russian trial date

NATO invited Finland and Sweden as Biden pledged to step up the military presence in Europe.

NATO invites Finland, Sweden; US to maintain military presence in Europe

NATO is expanding his rapid reaction force.

NATO announces major expansion of rapid reaction force ahead of Madrid summit

Russia may default as G7 leaders plan more sanctions.

Russia set to default as G7 leaders prepare to announce more sanctions

Drone strikes Russian refinery near Ukraine border

Ukraine took the next step towards EU membership amid the Russia invasion.

Ukraine takes next step towards EU membership amid Russia invasion

China launched a massive aircraft carrier in a major feat for the country that had never before designed and built its own flattop.

China ups naval game with new aircraft carrier, seeks to match US

An Afghanistan earthquake killed 1,000.

Thousands killed, injured in deadliest Afghanistan earthquake in years

Merrick Garland talked war crimes in Ukraine.

Garland visits Ukraine, announces DOJ war crimes accountability team

Biden announced a ban on land mine usage in the military.

White House announces US military land mine ban with Korea exception

As Russia's war in Ukraine compromises global food supply, corporations and governments have turned back to controversial palm oil.

Palm oil resurgent as Russia’s Ukraine war threatens global food supplies

A series of weather events related to climate change have created the perfect environment for wildfires in Spain, Germany, and western Europe.

Heatwave, winds and drought to blame for wildfires in Spain and Germany

Swimming body FINA bans transgender athletes from women’s events

During his tenure, Pope Francis has been a force to reckon with in the Catholic Church, but an injury has leaders questioning his future.

“I think people would understand”: Is Pope Francis ready to retire?

Assange, facing 18 charges, argued his extradition to the US was politically motivated and sought permission to review his case.

UK government orders Assange extradition to US, WikiLeaks to appeal

The Treasury Department issued sanctions over petrochemicals in Iran.

Treasury Department sanctions companies over Iran petrochemicals

The United States and Europe offered military support to Ukraine.

Europe leaders visit Ukraine as US promises more military support

The detention of Brittney Griner in Russia was extended for the third time.

Brittney Griner detention extended as State Department meets with team

China is escalating tensions over the Taiwan Strait.

China, Taiwan spar over Taiwan Strait in latest escalation of tensions

The Chinese government said it detains Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic minorities for "re-education," but that's not what's really happening.

‘Become Chinese or die’: Inside China’s detention camps for Uyghurs

Russian troops, planes and ships are headed for Central America, thanks to a decree authorized by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.

Russian troops going to Nicaragua

American skier Eileen Gu competed for China; now she's pushing a US bid to host Olympics

American skier Eileen Gu competed for China, now pushing US Olympics bid

The testing requirements for international travelers have been lifted.

COVID-19 testing requirement lifted for international air travelers to US