International

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sarcastically suggested renaming North America “Mexican America” after Trump’s “Gulf of America” proposal.

‘Mexican America’: Sheinbaum trolls Trump, proposes renaming US

Mexican officials announced a "panic button" app for Mexican migrants at risk of being deported from the U.S.

Mexico to launch ‘panic button’ app for migrants facing deportation in US

More than 15 months since Hamas attacked Israel and took hundreds of people hostage, the fate of many of those hostages remains unknown.

IDF finds body of at least one hostage as Gaza war crosses 15th month: Report

Nearly a quarter of freshwater species face extinction

Nearly a quarter of all freshwater species facing extinction risk: Study

The United Nations said on Tuesday that more than 5,600 were killed and nearly 1,500 people were kidnapped in Haiti in 2024.

More than 5,600 people killed, nearly 1,500 kidnapped in Haiti in 2024: UN

Studies linking fluoride in drinking water to lower IQs in kids may be flawed.

Studies link fluoride in water to lower IQ … but is it really harming kids’ brains?

A new effort is aiming to genetically modify some male mosquitos to produce 'toxic' semen to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne disease.

Mosquitos with ‘toxic’ semen may be used to curb deadly diseases: Study

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released from an Iranian prison after three weeks in jail following successful negotiations.

Italian journalist jailed for nearly a month in Iran released

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is to be sworn in for his third presidential term but opposition leaders urge their supporters to protest.

Venezuela’s Maduro to be sworn in as opposition leaders urge mass protests

President-elect Trump suggests using force to expand US territory, targeting Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada.

Trump suggests using military, economic force to expand America

Three major wildfires are burning out of control in southern California.

Wildfires force thousands to evacuate Southern California

Host Ryan Robertson talked to an IDF officer about the events of Oct. 7, 2023 and his personal experiences in Gaza after that attack.

IDF officer recounts Gaza experiences: Weapons and Warfare

A London cop reportedly responded to a resident's email by saying that the music should not be played too loudly.

London police suggest using classical music to stop crime in rich neighborhood

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stands accused of running a torture-filled prison and using American detainees as bargaining chips in negotiations with the United States in a new lawsuit.

US citizens sue Venezuelan president over alleged torture in prison

With only a couple weeks until Donald Trump's second inauguration, Mexico is working to move migrant caravans away from the U.S. border.

Mexico moves migrants from US border ahead of Trump’s second term

Iran's top diplomat said that Israel could spark a larger war if it decides to attack Tehran amid rising tensions between the countries.

Tehran’s top diplomat says Israel could spark ‘large-scale war’ with attack on Iran

Journalists are calling for Apple to remove its AI feature after a series of false headlines.

Calls for Apple to remove AI after series of incorrect headline summaries

Iran executed more than 900 people in 2024, which is the most in nearly a decade, according to a new U.N. report on Tuesday.

Iran executed over 900 people in 2024, most in nearly a decade: Report

At least 95 people are dead after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet Tuesday morning.

At least 95 killed in 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet

Hoping to revive Afghanistan’s struggling economy, the Taliban is mining emeralds, gold and gemstones to get cash flowing.

Taliban sells emeralds, gold and minerals to revive struggling Afghanistan economy

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on aid to the rebel groups now governing Syria, marking a step toward supporting the Islamist rebels.

US eases restrictions on aid for new Syrian government

After doubling their votes and winning the September election, Austria's right wing Freedom Party has a shot at governance.

Rise of the right in Europe as Austria Freedom Party set to take power

A new study exploring the harmful effects sugary drinks have on health reveals a global rise in diabetes and heart disease linked to regular consumption.

Sugary drinks tied to millions of diabetes, heart disease cases worldwide

Greenland is largely a self-governing territory, but Denmark holds ultimate authority over the island, which is rich in valuable minerals.

Greenland vows independence from Denmark following Trump’s offer to buy