International

Speculation is running rampant on how Chechen warlord got his hands on a Tesla Cybertruck after claiming it as a gift from Elon Musk.

How a Chechen warlord could have gotten his hands on a Tesla Cybertruck

A pro-life activist in the United Kingdom has won a legal victory after being arrested for silently praying outside an abortion clinic.

Pro-life activist wins settlement after arrest for silent prayer

Kite fighting has become so dangerous in Brazil the federal government is considering a nationwide ban.

‘Kite fighting’ so dangerous and deadly, Brazil considers national ban

A former U.S. Air Force veteran, Wilmer Puello-Mota, who fled the U.S. after being charged with possession of child pornography, has resurfaced in a Russian propaganda video. In the video, released by Russia’s Defense Ministry, Puello-Mota, 28, claims to be a reconnaissance drone operator fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

Ex-US Airman wanted for child porn resurfaces in Russian propaganda video

A commercial ship traveling through the Red Sea came under siege Wednesday. The Houthi rebels are likely responsible for the attack.

Commercial ship attacked in the Red Sea, British suspect Houthis behind it

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow, with 45 drones intercepted across multiple regions, causing flight disruptions.

Russia says Ukraine launches one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow

"We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos." Former President Obama rallied support for Kamala Harris at the DNC.

Fmr. President Obama rallies support for Harris at Night 2 of DNC

This week we recognize a few members of the U.S. military that recently represented the stars and stripes in a different way.

US service members win big at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Weapon of the week

A team of firefighters, scientists and engineers are working to enable drones to collaborate, identify and suppress wildfires autonomously.

UK researchers seek to harness AI and drones to combat wildfires

What started as a bet on social media has turned into of the most unexpected problems facing the renewable energy transition.

How a bet on social media turned into a problem for renewable energy

Panama announced it deported 29 Colombians as part of U.S.-funded deportation flights on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Panama deports migrants on US-funded flights, sends 29 Colombians home

The Philippines will host Afghan nationals awaiting Special Immigrant Visa approvals. Their stay will be paid for by the U.S. government.

Philippines to host Afghan nationals awaiting resettlement in US

The U.K. is releasing 5,500 prisoners due to overcrowding. The prime minister said early release is necessary to manage current pressures.

UK to release thousands of prisoners following surge of protest arrests

Firefighters battle a massive blaze at Russia's Kavkaz oil depot after a Ukrainian drone strike, with ongoing efforts to contain it.

Large fire continues at Russian oil depot after Ukrainian drone strike

Divers continued their search on Tuesday, Aug. 20, for six missing people after a fierce storm sank the luxury yacht Bayesian off Sicily’s coast. Among those missing are British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter, and several prominent figures, including a Morgan Stanley executive and a Clifford Chance lawyer. The yacht, anchored near Porticello, capsized on Monday, Aug. 19, leaving 15 survivors and one body recovered.

Search continues for British tech mogul after yacht capsizes in Sicily

Israeli forces announced the recovery of six hostages’ bodies, captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks, following an overnight military operation in Gaza.

Israel says bodies of 6 hostages retrieved in overnight operation

Biden passes the torch to Harris and protesters breach security fencing, and highlights from day one of the Democratic National Convention.

Biden highlights his legacy, passes torch to Harris in DNC address

The London Zoo has taken action to preserve a new attraction, a street mural by the elusive street artist, Banksy.

London Zoo becomes latest to remove Banksy street mural for protection

Can Frosters and Slurpees coexist? What about Polar Pops and Big Gulps? We may soon find out thanks to a giant of an offer.

7-Eleven gets buyout offer from owner of Circle K

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has ceased operations in Brazil due to censorship orders from Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

X shuts down operations in Brazil amid censorship dispute

A U.S.-backed international police force is reportedly underfunded and outmanned by thousands of gang members in Haiti.

Why US-backed international police force isn’t stopping Haitian gangs

A shutdown of two of Canada's largest railways loom and it threatens the U.S. supply chain.

Looming Canadian rail shutdown could impact US supply chain

The U.S. and South Korea launched military drills as North Korea condemns exercises, raising fears of fresh missile provocations.

N. Korea condemns US-S. Korean military drills as ‘prelude to a nuclear war’

A record amount of aid workers were killed in 2023, according to the United Nations.

2023 deadliest year for aid workers ever, 2024 could be worse: UN