International

North Korea is trying to boost its declining birth rate, punishing doctors who perform abortions and people who sell smuggled contraceptives.

North Korea cracks down on abortion, contraceptives to drive up birth rate

A South Korean truth commission found evidence of forced adoptions at government-funded facilities from the 1960s to 1980s.

South Korean truth commission uncovers coerced adoptions, abuse

A newly unveiled statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II is sparking controversy in the United Kingdom over its representation of the monarch.

Queen Elizabeth II statue sparks backlash, critics say it misses the mark

When weather made arabica coffee more expensive, consumers traded down to robusta beans. Now robusta prices are so high, thieves are targeting crops.

The more affordable coffee beans aren’t so affordable anymore

New satellite imagery released on Wednesday, Sept. 11, appears to show a Russian ship transporting Iranian ballistic missiles earlier this month.

Fresh images appear to show Russian ship with Iranian missiles in Caspian Sea

Australia considers new privacy laws after Meta admitted using public data from millions of users without permission to train AI models.

Australia weighs privacy law overhaul amid Meta photo scraping dispute

The House is hosting what it calls China week. Lawmakers are voting on dozens of wide-ranging bills related to China policy.

Congress tries to counter China’s cheating, theft with new bills

A 3,500 year-old Bronze Age jar is back on display in a Haifa museum after being accidentally broken by a curious child.

Ancient jar shattered by child restored and put back on display

The U.S. House passed a bill to close Hong Kong’s trade offices in America, sparking diplomatic tensions with China.

China protests after US House passes bill targeting Hong Kong’s trade offices

Mexico's Senate advanced a contentious judicial overhaul on Wednesday, Sep. 11.

Mexico’s Senate advances judicial overhaul reform in spite of mass protests

Unconfirmed claims of Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, come as the city grapples with the strain of an immigration influx.

Unverified claims about Haitian migrants spread amid Ohio’s immigration struggles

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is concerned it might and wants a briefing from the European Commission.

Does EU content moderation law impact free speech in America?

French authorities announced on Wednesday, Sept. 11, that they thwarted three terrorist plots targeting the Olympic Games.

French authorities reveal they foiled 3 terror plots targeting Olympics

Anti-war protesters clashed with police on Wednesday, Sept. 11, outside a defense expo in Melbourne, Australia.

Anti-war protest leads to clash with police, mass arrests in Australia

Russian forces initiate major counter-offensive in Kursk against Ukrainian troops, recapturing areas with minimal resistance.

Kursk counteroffensive begins: Russia targets Ukrainian troops

Israeli attacks have killed dozens of Palestinians since Tuesday, Sept. 10, as ceasefire negotiations appear to become more bleak.

Israeli attacks kill dozens of Palestinians as hope for cease-fire dims

Footage from North Korea shows teenage girls being publicly shamed and arrested for watching banned South Korean dramas.

North Korea punishes teenagers for watching TV drama

You may have caught a few equestrian events at this year's Olympic Games, but there's a new horse related competition in the United Kingdom.

Galloping into the spotlight: The UK Hobby Horse competition takes off

The 2024 presidential candidates had their first debate Tuesday night.

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate

A little more than a month ago, the Ukrainian military showed that they were not afraid to take the fight to Russia on Russian soil.

Ukraine’s Kursk offensive is shifting the lines in the war of information

Senior fellows from the Center for European Policy Analysis assess what Ukraine’s Kursk offensive means for Russia’s illegal war.

What Ukraine’s Kursk incursion means for the war: Weapons and Warfare

If Ghost Shark's name is not intimidating, its capabilities likely are, and that's why the submarine earned a spot as the weapon of the week.

Ghost Shark making waves in the Pacific: Weapon of the week

Australia's prime minister announced on Tuesday that he plans to introduce new rules restricting access to social media based on age.

Australia PM announces plan to restrict access to social media for kids

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for fundamental changes in how Israeli security forces operate in the occupied West Bank.

IDF admits to fatal shooting of American in West Bank, US demands changes