International

DHS created a Disinformation Governance Board.

DHS creating new group to counter Russian disinformation, smugglers

Russia launched attacks on Kyiv as the UN prepares to rescue Ukrainians in Mariupol.

Russia breaks calm with Kyiv attacks, Mariupol rescue effort under way

China's National Health Commission reported the first human case of the H3N8 strain of bird flu, a virus driving up egg prices in the U.S.

China reports first human case of bird flu strain, egg prices jump in US

The prisoner exchange was unusual because it unfolded as Russia's war with Ukraine has driven U.S.-Russia relations to their lowest point in decades.

US Marine vet returned from Russia as part of prisoner exchange

French President Emmanuel Macron was reelected for a second term, receiving 58.5% of the vote in his contest against nationalist Marine Le Pen.

Macron defeats Le Pen in France as protests, police shooting ensue

The US extradited the former president of Honduras to face federal drug charges. Juan Hernandez is accused of helping traffic 500,000 tons of cocaine.

US extradites former Honduran president Hernandez to face drug charges

Russia claimed victory in Mariupol despite not taking over a key steel plant.

Russia, Ukraine make disputed claims over Mariupol, steel plant

By fleeing their homes, many Ukrainians intend to find safety but international officials have warned of the real risk of kidnapping.

Trafficking refugees: Ukrainians run from one risky circumstance to another

Organizers said the march was an attempt to "bring back the feeling of safety to the streets of Jerusalem," while Israeli leaders called it a "provocation".

Israeli police stop far right Jewish protesters from marching in Jerusalem

The case will now go to Britain's interior minister for a decision, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange still has legal avenues of appeal before extradition.

UK judge approves extradition for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Jerusalem holy site viewed as emotional epicenter of Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Shanghai residents resistant to latest COVID-19 testing push

First deaths in Lviv reported as Ukraine hangs onto Mariupol.

First deaths reported in Lviv, Ukraine hanging onto Mariupol by thread

Israeli troops shot and wounded two Palestinians during clashes in the occupied West Bank. The violence has stoked tensions during Ramadan.

West Bank violence follows unrest at Jerusalem holy site

Alexander Lukashenko is allowing Putin's Russian forces to use Belarusian land but denies involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Alexander Lukashenko demanding seat at the table with Putin, Zelenskyy

Four Germans have been accused of kidnapping the health minister.

Four Germans arrested in plot to kidnap health minister, cause blackout

Russia is stepping up its attacks on Kyiv as Ukraine holds on to Mariupol.

As Ukraine holds onto Mariupol, Russia signals new aggression in Kyiv

341 people have died in South African floods.

Officials: 341 killed in South African floods

Western officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have warned that Putin's forces could deploy chemical weapons in Ukraine.

Putin warned over potential chemical weapons use in Ukraine

Russia announced a surrender in Mariupol as Biden referred to the invasion as a genocide,

Russia announces Mariupol surrender, Biden calls invasion ‘genocide’

The new multinational task force would target arms smuggling around Yemen. It's the latest military response to Houthi attacks.

US Navy establishes new task force to patrol Red Sea

Taiwan's book includes information on where to find bomb shelters and how to stockpile emergency supplies in the event of conflict with China.

Taiwan issues war survival handbook as China threat grows

Jared Kushner's firm secured a $2 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, according to the New York Times.

Report: Jared Kushner’s firm received $2B Saudi investment

Shanghai eased its lockdown and Philadelphia reinstated its mask mandate.

Shanghai eases COVID-19 lockdown, Philadelphia restores mask mandate