International

Nine U.N. workers in Gaza fired after probe suggests involvement in Hamas's Oct. 7 attack on Israel, sparking ongoing conflict.

9 UN workers fired over possible involvement in Hamas attack on Israel

Multiple U.S. service members were injured in a suspected rocket attack on Al-Asad Air Base in Iran. No group has claimed responsibility yet.

US service members injured in suspected rocket attack at Iraqi base

Japan is considering using a two-tier pricing system for foreign tourists and locals amid a problem with over-tourism.

Tourism problems may have you paying more in Japan if you’re a foreigner

Hundreds of people were arrested after riots in the U.K. on Sunday, Aug. 4, and forced the government to take emergency action Monday, Aug. 5.

UK riots spurred by misinformation lead to worst civil unrest in decade

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that new F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine. These are the first to be added to their fleet, which is significant since Zelenskyy has long been asking countries to supply this type of fighter jet for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine deploying new F-16 fighter jets

The U.S. Army is expanding its basic training as it rebounds from years of low recruitment numbers and prepares for potential future war.

Army expands basic combat training as military rebuilds for future war

Investors worldwide slammed the stock market sell button Monday after Japan's Nikkei index had its worst day since 1987's Black Monday.

Overreaction or rational? Here’s why the US stock market plunged Monday.

The White House announced a defense deployment to Israel amid ongoing threats. Officials say the deployment likely involves U.S. troops.

White House discloses effort to protect Israel likely involves US troops

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly informed G-7 leaders that Iran and Hezbollah might attack Israel soon.

US tells G7 world leaders Iran could attack Israel in next 24 hours: Report

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to officially name her running mate for the 2024 election within hours.

Vice President Kamala Harris expected to name running mate within hours

An Olympian's food review at the Olympic Village is making chocolate muffins go viral on social media, becoming the star of the Paris Games.

‘Olympic Muffin Man’ making chocolate muffins the star of Paris Games

The U.S. has officially recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's election.

US recognizes opposition candidate as winner of Venezuela’s election

Reporter Even Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan are back in the U.S. after the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War.

Gershkovich, Whelan return to US in 24-person prisoner swap with Russia

The EU's AI Act went into effect on Thursday, Aug. 1, as governments try to catch up on regulating the growing sector.

First-of-its-kind AI law goes into effect in EU; US companies in the crosshairs

In the largest prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union, a prominent American journalist and former Marine are heading home.

US, Russia secure largest prisoner swap deal since fall of Soviet Union

A new study found social media can harm minors' identity development, as the U.S. Congress pushes to pass social media bills protecting kids.

Social media use harms children’s identity development: Study

According to internal data, border apprehensions fell to their lowest level since September 2020, during the Trump administration.

Border apprehensions at lowest level since September 2020

Destroyed buildings and vehicles following an Israeli airstrike in the Mawasi area of the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis on July 13.

Israel claims to have killed Hamas military leader in strike

Russia has freed Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan as part of a prisoner swap, reports say.

Russia frees Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan in major prisoner swap: Reports

Iran's supreme leader has ordered a strike on Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran.

Iran’s supreme leader issues order for Iran to strike Israel: Report

The alleged 9/11 mastermind behind the 2001 terror attacks has reached a plea deal with the U.S. to avoid the death penalty.

Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty

Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, was in Tehran for the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s new president. A short time later, he was dead.

Israel ‘reshuffles the cards’ in killing of Hamas leader

Dozens are killed and hundreds arrested as protests continue following the presidential election, demanding transparency in vote counting.

Riots over Venezuela’s presidential election continue

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders are killed on the same day and the U.S. strikes in "self-defense."

Hamas leader reportedly killed in Iran amid rising tensions in Middle East