International

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

Tensions escalated in the South China Sea on Monday, Aug. 19, when Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships collided near Sabina Shoal, a disputed area in the Spratly Islands. Both sides blamed each other for the incident, which resulted in damage to at least two Philippine vessels. The Philippines accused China of engaging in "aggressive and unlawful maneuvers," while China claimed the Philippine ships deliberately rammed its vessels.

Chinese, Philippine coast guards clash near Sabina Shoal

One body has been recovered, and six people are still missing after a 184-foot luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm. According to the Italian coast guard, the yacht was struck by a tornado around 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, while anchored about half a mile from the port of Porticello.

1 dead, 6 missing after tornado sinks luxury yacht near Sicily

Secretary of State Blinken calls Gaza cease-fire talks a decisive moment; Israel expresses cautious optimism, Hamas accuses delay tactics.

‘This is a decisive moment’ in Gaza war cease-fire talks: Blinken

The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago.

Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, Biden slated to speak tonight

France is expected to attract over 93 million international visitors in 2025, one French town tells visitors to stay away during the summer.

French town tells visitors to stay away during summer tourism surge

For most of July and early August, some of the most elite special ops forces in the U.S. military participated in Operation Polar Dagger.

Why US special operators training in the Arctic matters to China

A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed in Siberia after catching fire mid-air, killing one crew member and prompting investigations.

Russian nuclear bomber goes down in fiery crash in Siberia

Israeli settlers reportedly set a Palestinian village ablaze on Thursday, Aug. 15, killing at least one Palestinian man.

Israeli settlers set Palestinian village ablaze, kill 1 in West Bank attack

Protests have erupted across India after the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. Demonstrators gathered in cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, demanding justice and improved security at medical institutions.

Protests erupt across India after trainee doctor’s rape, murder

Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas resume in Qatar as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000, amid fears of regional escalation.

Israel-Hamas war cease-fire talks stretch into second day in Qatar

Hurricane Ernesto has strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it heads toward Bermuda, but it could get even stronger.

Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 storm as it approaches Bermuda

Ukraine announced full control of parts of Russia Kursk region on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Ukraine declares full control of Russia’s Kursk region in day 10 of offensive

Sweden reported the first case of the mpox variant, Clade I, outside Africa after the WHO’s declared mpox a global public health emergency.

Sweden reports first case of more dangerous mpox variant outside Africa

Taylor Swift is resuming her Eras Tour in London after she had to cancel her shows in Vienna due to an ISIS-inspired threat.

Taylor Swift to resume Eras Tour in London amid heightened security

German authorities are investigating possible sabotage at a military base after an apparent attempt was made to contaminate drinking water at the Bundeswehr base in Cologne-Wahn. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, a guard at the base discovered a hole in the fence near the water processing plant, prompting a search of the premises.

German military base investigates attempted water contamination

A Russian court sentenced Russian American woman to 12 years in prison for treason after she donated $50 to a nonprofit aiding Ukraine.

Russian-American ballerina sentenced to 12 years for treason in Russia

Kim Dotcom faces U.S. extradition from New Zealand after a long legal battle over Megaupload's alleged piracy and revenue schemes.

Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom nears US trial after decadelong extradition saga

President Biden will join Vice President Harris in their first campaign trip together since he left the 2024 race.

Biden, Harris making first trip together since Biden dropped out of 2024 race

Scientists warn that 'megaquakes' may be in the future for California and Japan in the wake of two earthquakes that happened just days apart.

Earthquakes rock Japan and LA days apart, may be a warning

Mexican authorities say that they've rescued more than 1,200 migrants from violent gangs over the past seven months.

Cartel violence against migrants headed to US border on the rise: Police

German authorities issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diver in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, escalating political tensions.

Ukrainian diver wanted for 2022 Nord Stream explosions

Mexican prosecutors are opening a criminal investigation into Guzman, Zambada and anyone else who helped turn a drug lord over to the U.S.

Mexico considers treason charges for anyone who helped hand over drug lord