International

The newest phase of war in the Middle East appears to have officially arrived as Israel has begun ground attacks in Lebanon. It’s the escalation in fighting there that the United States and its allies have been trying to keep from happening for weeks now.

Israel launches ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Dockworkers on the U.S.' east and gulf coasts have gone on strike.

Dockworkers begin strike at East and Gulf coast ports

The Associated Press got backlash for coverage of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, initially describing him as "charismatic" and "shrewd."

AP revises headline describing Hezbollah leader as ‘charismatic and shrewd’

Spain is building its largest urban solar farm over cemeteries in Valencia, as families of the deceased claim they were not consulted.

Spain builds solar farm over a cemetery, but did not tell relatives of the deceased

President Biden authorizes $567M defense aid package for Taiwan, significantly increasing U.S. support amid escalating tensions with China.

President Biden authorizes $567 million defense aid package for Taiwan

Germany announced stricter requirements to become a citizen on Sunday in a bid to crack down on alleged growing antisemitism among some immigrants.

Germany bars citizenship for immigrants who share antisemitic slogans

Norway considers constructing a fence along its 123-mile border with Russia to enhance security and address irregular migration concerns.

Norway may follow Finland’s lead and build fence along Russian border

New research reveals that your next vacation might do more than just help you unwind, it could help prevent premature aging.

Vacations and travel may lead to real health benefits: Study

The U.S. announced a deal with the Iraqi government to wrap up the military mission in Iraq that’s working to defeat ISIS.

US troops to leave Iraq, end ISIS combat mission by end of 2026

Uber announced on Monday, Sept. 30th that it is offering safari trips starting on Oct. 2 in South Africa.

Uber Safari launching this week as company promotes conservation

Tensions in the South China Sea escalated Saturday, Sept 28, as China conducted military drills near a disputed area while the U.S. and its Asia-Pacific allies carried out joint naval exercises nearby. China’s military announced that it had conducted routine early warning, reconnaissance exercises, and patrols around Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.

China, US and allies hold competing military drills in tense South China Sea

Melting glaciers and record-low snowfall is forcing the border between Italy and Switzerland to be redrawn in some regions.

How melting glaciers are causing borders to shift in Italy and Switzerland

Thousands of U.S. dockworkers could go on strike Tuesday.

Looming dockworkers strike could cripple supply chain

Hezbollah vows revenge after it's leader in Lebanon was killed in an Israeli strike.

Hamas says leader in Lebanon killed by Israeli airstrike

Protests from Just Stop Oil throw soup at Van Gogh painting.

Activists throw soup at Van Gogh painting again; other protesters jailed

Big changes are coming to South Korea as the country prepares to put an end to the centuries old practice of serving and eating dog meat.

South Korea to ban dog meat by 2027, offering $450 per animal surrendered

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut suburb reportedly took out Hezbollah headquarters in Lebanon.

Israel ups Lebanon strikes, destroys Hezbollah headquarters near Beirut

The State Department enforced visa restrictions on travel agents, accused of smuggling migrants into the United States.

Travel agents smuggle migrants to the US, some take charter flights

From handbags to horsepower, fluid color changes are creeping into our daily lives, with a new luxury line of handbags using new technology.

Tech meets luxury: E Ink and Delvaux unveil color-changing handbags

The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 26, that one of China's nuclear attack submarines sank earlier this year.

China’s naval efforts suffer blow with revelation its attack sub sank

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a Category 4 storm.

At least 3 dead as Helene barrels through southeastern US

Mexico’s senate approved putting the National Guard under command of the military. Critics said the move gives armed forces too much power.

Mexico transfers National Guard to military control amid backlash

A Vietnam War pilot who had been missing for over 50 years has finally been identified, found in central Vietnam.

Remains of missing Vietnam War pilot identified after 50 years

Scientists have identified nearly 3,600-year-old cheese found on mummified bodies in northwest China, reported to be the oldest cheese found.

Scientists uncover 3,600-year-old cheese on mummified bodies