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China's People's Liberation Army says its prioritizing combat readiness and announces several military changes, effective April 1. Getty Images

China’s military announces it is prioritizing combat readiness by April 1

Officials said a Kenyan officer died in an anti-gang operation in Haiti on Sunday, Feb. 23, just north of Port-Au-Prince. Reuters

Kenyan officer dies fighting gangs in Haiti in MSS force’s first casualty

The U.N. voted on competing Ukraine resolutions as U.S. policy shifts, sparking tensions with European allies and Ukraine's Zelenskyy. Getty Images

UN votes on dueling Ukraine resolutions as war enters 4th year

In 2024, the world experienced nearly 300 internet outages in 54 countries, according to a recent report from the non-profit Access Now. Access Now

Government-imposed internet disruptions hit record high globally in 2024

Pope Francis was awake Monday and continuing therapy according to the Vatican, as he battles pneumonia in both his lungs. Getty Images

Pope has ‘good night’ as he battles double pneumonia and kidney failure

The world marks three years of Russia's war in Ukraine as the Trump administration pushed for the UN to take up its resolution. Getty Images

World marks 3 years of war in Ukraine; US pushes draft UN resolution

Tens of thousands of Palestinians were told not to return to their homes in the West Bank after Israeli tanks moved into the territory. AP Images

40,000 displaced as Israeli tanks enter West Bank for first time in 2 decades

The Trump administration announced Sunday, Feb. 23, that it is eliminating 2,000 positions at the U.S. Agency for International Development. AP Images

Trump administration cuts 2,000 USAID jobs and places staff on leave

Germany's election results show the center-right opposition party, led by Friedrich Merz, poised to take control with 29% of the vote. Getty Images

Germany’s CDU wins election, far-right has best showing since WWII

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with the Vatican saying that he is showing early signs of kidney failure. Getty Images

Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure, double pneumonia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is willing to step down from his post if it means Ukraine can join NATO and achieve peace. AP Images

Zelenskyy willing to step down for NATO membership, seeks meeting with Trump

Researchers in China discovered a new coronavirus that uses the same cell surface protein to enter humans as the virus that causes COVID-19. Reuters

New coronavirus resembling COVID-19 discovered in bats: Report

Pope Francis is in critical condition due to an asthma-like respiratory crisis requiring high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions. AP Images

Pope Francis in critical condition with asthma-like respiratory crisis

One person is dead and at least two others are seriously injured following a knife attack in eastern France on Saturday. Getty Images

Knife attack in eastern French city claims one life, injures at least 2 others

The release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners was temporarily delayed by Netanyahu, who first wants to meet with Israeli security officials. Getty Images

Israel delays release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners amid ceasefire talks

President Donald Trump on Friday signed a memorandum limiting Chinese investments into critical American assets. Getty Images

Trump restricts Chinese investment in American ‘critical strategic assets’

Israel demands Hamas return Shiri Bibas' body, condemning the killing of her children, amid ceasefire talks and hostage release negotiations. AP Images

Israel, US warn Hamas after it parades children’s coffins, returns wrong body

Hong Kong's last pro-democracy party and powerful voice of opposition announced Thursday, Feb. 20 starting preparations to shut down. Getty Images

Hong Kong’s main opposition party announces plan to disband

The head of the United Nations said he will present a proposal for a hybrid security and peacekeeping mission to the Security Council. Reuters

UN chief reveals his plan for peace in Haiti to Caribbean leaders

Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration returned to their home country on Thursday, Feb. 20. Getty Images

Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants return home after stay at Guantánamo Bay

Chinese warships sailing south along the eastern coast of Australia announced plans to conduct live-fire exercises in international waters between Australia and New Zealand. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) did not directly notify Australian authorities; instead, the broadcast was picked up by commercial airlines and air traffic controllers on Friday, prompting immediate flight diversions. The surprise announcement raised concerns in both countries, leading to military monitoring of the vessels. AP Images

3 Chinese warships conduct military drills off Australia, forcing flight diversions

A German judge has ruled Birkenstocks are not art and are therefore not protected by copyright law. AP Images

Birkenstock sandals are not art, a German court rules in copyright case

The Department of Homeland Security moved on Thursday to end Temporary Protected Status for about 500,000 Haitians. Getty Images

Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

The U.S. Senate passed a budget proposal early Friday morning after holding an all-night "vote-a-rama." Getty Images

Senate passes budget resolution after overnight ‘vote-a-rama’