International

Tokyo is upgrading its flood defense systems to counter the increasing threat of extreme storms fueled by climate change. The city's Metropolitan Outer Area Underground Discharge Channel, a massive network of tunnels and reservoirs, has played a crucial role in preventing major flooding since it became operational in 2006.

Tokyo to expand underground ‘cathedral’ complex to handle more extreme storms

After years of drama and a whole lot of backstage bickering, British rock band Pink Floyd is cashing in on their unique sound and likeness.

Pink Floyd sells music and likeness rights to Sony for $400 million

Ukrainian drones struck a key Russian military airfield in Voronezh Oblast overnight on Thursday Oct. 3, targeting crucial assets like guided bomb warehouses, fighter jets, and fuel storage. The attack, reportedly coordinated with Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, aimed to disrupt Russia’s bombing operations against Ukraine.

Ukraine targets Russian bomb stockpiles, fighter jets in airfield attack

South Korean police detain North Korean defector who attempted to cross border back to North on stolen bus.

South Korean police stop defector on stolen bus crossing back to North Korea

New details are emerging in the case over Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

New details in special counsel’s 2020 election case against Trump

An MIT economist warned that the current artificial intelligence boom may only significantly impact 5% of jobs over the next decade.

MIT economist claims AI capable of doing only 5% of jobs, predicts crash

What if turning up the volume could help your garden grow? Researchers looked into fungus, and it seems it has a different taste in sound.

White noise seen to boost growth in fungi; could it nurture other plants?

Israel announced eight of its soldiers were killed on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Lebanon.

8 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon fighting Hezbollah, fears of wider war rise

Israel survived Iran's massive ICBM attack fairly unscathed. Iran will likely not enjoy the same outcome when Israel retaliates.

Israel’s response to Iran will be ‘robust, painful’

An explosion on Wednesday, Oct 2, near the Israel Embassy in Copenhagen led to three people being questioned by police. So far, there are no reports of any injuries or damage to the building.

Jewish communities on high alert in wake of wars, holidays and hate crimes

Israel’s foreign minister banned the United Nations secretary-general from entering the country over his response to Iran’s missile attack.

Israel bans UN secretary-general for response to Iran attack

A World War II-era U.S. bomb exploded Wednesday at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan, creating a large crater on a taxiway and forcing the cancellation of over 80 flights. No injuries were reported.

Sudden WWII bomb blast forces airport shutdown in Japan

A federal court ruled that the university must allow a vigil planned for Oct. 7, which marks the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel.

Judge allows students to hold Oct. 7 vigil after University of Maryland denied them

We have a recap of the first, and likely only, vice presidential debate of 2024.

Vance, Walz defend their running mates’ records in vice presidential debate

Venezuelans woke up to find a Christmas tree standing tall in downtown Caracas on Oct. 1, marking the start of a new holiday season.

Venezuela celebrates Christmas early under Maduro’s orders amid election fight

A record-breaking drone display in Shenzhen, China, has raised both admiration around the globe, and concern from the West.

Chinese drone show sparks global admiration, military concerns

Ukraine is accusing Russia of poisoning two of its river causing mass amounts of fish to die and creating a man-made natural disaster.

Ukraine says Russia poisoned two of its rivers in act of ‘ecological genocide’

China is gearing up for its first manned moon landing, and the country's space agency has just revealed its new spacesuit.

China reveals advanced space suit for upcoming moon landing

Israeli forces launched limited ground raids late Monday night, targeting Hezbollah positions along the border with Lebanon. The raids follow approval from Israel’s security cabinet for the next phase of its military operations, focusing on Hezbollah infrastructure that poses an immediate threat to Israeli towns near the border.

IDF troops raid Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah terror networks

Iran launched missiles toward Israel on Tuesday, Oct. 1, after the United States warned that an attack from Tehran was 'imminent.'

Iran attacks Israel with barrage of missiles as US considers next steps

After years in prison, Julian Assange made his first public appearance, stating he "pleaded guilty to journalism" to secure his freedom.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange breaks silence

Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered over 50 well preserved Viking skeletons, offering a look into the lives of the ancient people.

Discovery of 50 skeletons in Denmark sheds light on ancient Viking life

An international force led by Kenya will stay in Haiti another year in an effort to curb gang violence that has overtaken the country.

UN extends international force’s stay in Haiti another year

A new study links black-colored plastics to a toxic flame retardant.

Black-colored plastics found in kitchen utensils, toys linked to toxic chemical