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

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." Getty Images

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

The U.S. is the closest is has been to facing an adversary in years, but the military is the weakest its been since the end of the Cold War. DVIDS

US military isn’t prepared for global conflict

Two boxers who were disqualified from world championships for failing gender eligibility tests will be allowed to fight in the Olympics. Getty Images

Boxers who failed gender tests last year cleared to compete in Paris

Israel Defense Forces confirmed that they struck a target in Beirut in retaliation against a Hezbollah commander. AP Images

Israel reveals it’s behind strike in Beirut, targeted Hezbollah commander

The World Health Organization said that over 103,000 cases of lice and scabies, and 65,000 cases of skin rashes have been reported in Gaza. AP Images

Skin diseases spread in Gaza tent camps as sanitation crisis worsens

U.S. will arm Ukrainian F-16s with advanced weaponry, including air-to-ground munitions and precision-guided bombs to help with air defense. Getty Images

US will arm Ukraine’s F-16s, boosting air defense capabilities

Animal rights activists are protesting a bill passed in Turkey allowing for the culling of millions of stray dogs across the country. Reuters

Turkey’s government wants to cull millions of stray dogs despite protests

The girls were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class when an intruder entered the studio wielding a knife. Getty Images

Taylor Swift reacts to girls stabbed to death in UK at Swift-themed dance class

President Maduro claims to have won reelection by 51%, despite exit polls showing his challenger ahead by more than 30 percentage points. Reuters

Protests erupt over Venezuela election, strongman Maduro claims victory

The U.S. embassy in Lebanon urges Americans to leave the country before "crisis breaks out" after deadly strike in Golan Heights. Getty Images

US Embassy in Lebanon tells Americans to leave ‘before a crisis begins’

The Secret Service's acting director is set to testify before Congress today about the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Getty Images

Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics have been promoted as the most eco-friendly Games ever, but some experts call these claims "greenwashing." Getty Images

2024 Olympics sees its eco-friendly goals face accusations of ‘greenwashing’

Olympic triathlon training sessions scheduled to take place in Paris’ famed Seine River were canceled due to water contamination levels. Getty Images

Seine River contamination forces Olympic triathlon training cancellations

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would develop artificial intelligence with BRICS partners and other countries. Getty Images

Putin threatens to deploy nuclear-capable missiles if US does the same

Israeli army soldiers are being investigated for a potential war crime after they blew up a main drinking water reservoir in Rafah. AP Images

Israeli soldiers told to blow up Rafah water reservoir in possible war crime

Sabotage incidents target France's telecom and railway infrastructure amid the Paris Olympics, affecting thousands and disrupting services. Reuters

Sabotage strikes French telecom infrastructure during Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony is causing controversy, with some saying it was an offensive reinterpretation of “The Last Supper.” AP Images

Paris Olympics opening ceremony sparks controversy, calls for boycott

The DOJ accuses TikTok of collecting users' data on sensitive subjects. Getty Images

DOJ accuses TikTok of collecting users’ data on sensitive subjects

Havana greeted three Russian warships with cannon fire on Saturday, July 27, marking their second visit to Cuban waters in recent months. This ongoing military collaboration highlights the deepening ties between Russia and Cuba, with the fleet, including a training ship, a patrol frigate, and a refueling tanker, scheduled to remain docked until Tuesday. Reuters

Russian warships dock in Cuba for second visit in two months

Venezuela's presidential election is ending in controversy as both President Nicolás Maduro and his opposition claim victory. Getty Images

Maduro and opposition both claim to win Venezuela’s presidential election

Israel vows Hezbollah will "pay the price" after a strike on a soccer field left 12 children dead. Hezbollah denies responsibility. Reuters

Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field

This year’s RIMPAC, or Rim of the Pacific exercises, saw several notable accomplishments with the USAF and Navy conducting joint operations. DVIDS

US Navy, Air Force making waves with new weapons at RIMPAC

Israeli PM Netanyahu met with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the hostages held by Hamas. Getty Images

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago