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Meta’s oversight board ruled the phrase “from the river to the sea” is not inherently hate speech and can be used on their platforms.

Meta board says ‘from the river to the sea’ phrase is not hate speech

Cartel leader’s arrest in Mexico sparks fears of retaliatory violence on U.S. border, with Laredo agents placed on high alert.

Cartel leader’s arrest sparks fears of retaliation at US-Mexico border

Venezuela's president has decreed Christmas will begin on October 1 this year.

Venezuela’s Maduro orders Christmas to start in October, wants opponent arrested

South Korea said that North Korea launched another round of trash-filled balloons over the border on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

South Korea says North Korea launched more trash-filled balloons

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Mongolia earlier this week drew significant international attention. Since March 2023, the International Criminal Court has issued a warrant accusing Putin of war crimes, specifically for deporting and transferring children from occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia.

Mongolia declines to arrest Putin, citing reliance on Russian energy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's approval ratings have dropped to 52% as of December 2024, down from 90% in March 2022.

Ukraine to hold onto Russian territories ‘indefinitely’: Zelenskyy

The DOJ has filed terrorism charges against six Hamas leaders.

US charges 6 Hamas leaders with terrorism over Oct. 7 attack

The U.K. is set to become home to some of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms, as the country approves a record 131 clean energy projects.

UK approves 9 new offshore wind farms in record day for British clean energy

Kamala Harris came out against the $15 billion deal between Japan’s Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel, joining Biden and Trump on the issue.

Harris says she’s against a foreign company owning US Steel, like Trump

The U.K. government is placing increased scrutiny on Ticketmaster amidst an Oasis reunion tour and "dynamic pricing."

Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ outrage attracts UK government scrutiny

Researchers have identified a probable deployment site for Russia’s new “Burevestnik” nuclear missile, north of Moscow.

Researchers identify likely site for Russia’s new nuclear missile

Russia's missile attack on a Ukrainian military facility and hospital in Poltava kills 41, injures over 180, escalating conflict.

Russian missile strike on Ukrainian military college leaves 41 dead

Canada is turning away more people at its borders and approving fewer visas, according to new government data obtained by Reuters.

Canada is turning away more people at its borders, approving fewer visas

The Titanic may have survived more than a century at the bottom of the ocean, but time is finally taking its toll.

New expedition reveals decay of the historic Titanic shipwreck

A search and rescue operation is underway after a boat carrying around 70 migrants capsized in the English Channel, killing at least 13.

At least 13 dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel

Police in Guyana seized more than 8,000 lbs. of cocaine near the border with Venezuela.

More than 8,000 pounds of cocaine seized in Guyana’s largest drug bust

A new report shows China is ramping up its "spamouflaging" attempts ahead of the 2024 election.

China ‘spamouflage’ accounts attempt to stir chaos ahead of US election

Volkswagen, one of the world’s most iconic car manufacturers, is considering closing factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history.

Volkswagen could close German factories amid competitive market

A Venezuelan judge has issued an arrest warrant for former presidential candidate Edmundo González. It’s part of a criminal investigation into the results of July’s election, which both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won.

Judge issues arrest warrant for Venezuelan opposition leader

Calls for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas grow after the bodies of six hostages were found in Gaza.

Pressure builds for cease-fire deal after 6 hostages killed in Gaza

Brazil’s Supreme Court may shut down social media platform X due to a legal dispute with CEO Elon Musk, over noncompliance.

X expects Brazil to shut down platform ‘soon’ as Musk’s fight with judge heats up

Catching up on sleep on the weekends could improve your heart health.

Sleeping in on weekends could improve your heart health

Germany resumed deportations to Afghanistan on Friday, marking a significant shift in its migration policy. This decision comes nearly three years after deportations were halted due to safety concerns following the Taliban's return to power in 2021. The flight carried 28 Afghan nationals, whom German authorities identified as convicted criminals, from Leipzig to Kabul.

Germany deports 28 Afghans after deadly Solingen knife attack

U.S. officials have detained electronic shipments from India, suspecting they may have been made with forced labor in China.

Electronics made with Chinese forced labor attempt to enter the US from India