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As the war in Gaza continues, seriously injured children are dying because they are waiting for medical evacuations.

UN says children dying in Gaza as medical evacuations slow down

Haitian gangs reportedly struck two U.S. Embassy vehicles and a United Nations helicopter as gang violence escalates in Port-au-Prince.

Gangs in Haiti struck US Embassy vehicles and UN helicopter with gunfire

Britain’s Defense Secretary John Healey issued a stark warning on the state of the UK’s military readiness, stating that the armed forces would struggle to stop an invasion and are not prepared for large-scale war. Healey attributed these challenges to years of underfunding, which he says has led to critical shortages in personnel and equipment across all branches, especially the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

UK defense chief warns military not ready to fight war or stop invasion

Saudi Arabia has begun constructing the Mukaab, a 1,300-foot cube in Riyadh designed as a futuristic "city-in-a-box."

Saudi Arabia constructing largest tower in world, size of 20 Empire State Buildings

Gambling is just as addictive as alcohol and tobacco, so why isn't it treated like it? A group of medical experts says that needs to change.

Gambling is as big a health risk as alcohol and tobacco, experts say

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert centered on several meat and poultry products from Myanmar.

FSIS issues alert over illegally imported foods from Myanmar

New details indicate that Elon Musk has been in regular communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Journal reports that Musk’s conversations with Putin have included personal, business, and geopolitical topics, raising questions about national security due to Musk’s role in U.S. space operations and his increasing political influence.

Elon Musk’s secret conversations with Putin raise security concerns: Report

A group of Senate Republicans plan to introduce a bill that would cut off US funding for the UN if Israel loses its status as a full member.

Senate Republicans want to stop US funding for UN if Israel’s status is downgraded

A new study released on Thursday, Oct. 24, reveals that Russia is spreading lies about hurricanes in the United States and the federal government's response to sow discord ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. Presidential Election.

Russia spreading lies about US hurricanes to win war in Ukraine: Study

2,000 North Korean soldiers head to the Russia-Ukraine front after training, increasing concerns over growing military support for Russia.

2,000 North Korean soldiers moving toward Ukraine front: Report

Ukrainian forces have destroyed a unit from Russia’s 155th Marine Brigade, a military group that has been accused of war crimes during the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian military confirmed the incident, which took place in the Kursk region, where Russian forces have suffered heavy losses.

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian unit accused of war crimes in Kursk

Canada plans to reduce immigration targets, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stating the government “didn’t get the balance quite right.”

Canada plans major cuts to immigration numbers

A mass rape trial in France is changing how the country confronts the issue of sexual assault.

Victim takes stand in French mass rape trial, waives right to be anonymous

An Arizona teenager will be charged as an adult in connection with an ISIS-inspired plot to bomb a Phoenix pride parade.

Arizona teen charged with terrorism in connection with Pride parade plot

The presidential candidates respond after former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly calls former President Donald Trump a fascist.

Presidential candidates respond after Kelly’s remarks on Trump

Idris Elba plans to leave Hollywood in hopes of growing Africa’s entertainment industry and will move to the continent in the next 10 years.

Idris Elba plans to move to Africa to boost film industry

Former President Trump has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against the Harris-Walz campaign and the U.K. Labour Party.

Transatlantic election friction: Trump, Musk versus UK Labour Party

A new report reveals that ChatGPT could be tricked into giving illegal advice to users with indirect questions.

ChatGPT tricked into giving advice on how to get away with crimes: Report

Pictures show the moment an Israeli bomb struck a building in Lebanon on Tuesday. Israel says the building stored Hezbollah weapons.

Pictures show Israeli bomb striking building in Beirut in great detail

Israelis and Americans are being told by officials to evacuate certain tourist areas in Sri Lanka over a possible threat of a terror attack.

Israelis and Americans urged to evacuate parts of Sri Lanka over terror threat

A terror attack targeted Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, resulting in at least four deaths and over a dozen injuries.

Deadly terror attack targets major defense company in Turkey

A Scottish man’s prized Japanese koi carp collection, valued at nearly $13,000, was destroyed in a suspected otter attack.

‘Otter massacre’ blamed for killing nearly $13,000 worth of koi in the UK

A high-ranking Iranian military official is facing charges for allegedly orchestrating a plot to assassinate an Iranian American journalist in New York, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Oct. 23. The charges expose an international network of conspirators working to silence a prominent critic of the Iranian regime.

Iranian general charged in plot to assassinate dissident journalist in US

New data from DHS showed more than 600 migrants in the United States may have connections to the well-known Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

DHS identifies hundreds of migrants with possible ties to Tren de Aragua: Report