International

Edinburgh faces a housing crisis, as Taylor Swift concerts draw 210,000 fans, putting a strain on accommodations for its homeless population.

Why a Taylor Swift concert is inflaming Scotland’s homeless situation

A hacking group claims it has stolen the personal data of more than 550 million Ticketmaster customers — and that info is on sale

Hacking group says it stole personal info of 550M Ticketmaster customers

For the fifth time since December 2023, a volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, May 29, sending lava 160 feet in the air.

Volcano in Iceland erupts again; lava sent 160 feet into the air

World Central Kitchen pauses Rafah operations due to Israeli attacks and is relocating north after airstrikes kill 45.

World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Rafah after continued strikes

Jury deliberations enter a second day in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in New York City.

Jury deliberations to continue in Trump criminal trial

North Korea escalated tensions by launching hundreds of trash and feces-filled balloons into South Korea, violating international law.

North Korea sends hundreds of balloons carrying feces, trash into South Korea

Deliveries of much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza via a U.S.-built temporary pier have been suspended after the pier was damaged by rough seas.

Aid deliveries in Gaza suspended after US-built pier damaged

South Africans vote in the most competitive election since apartheid, with the ANC possibly losing its majority after 30 years.

South Africans vote in most competitive election since apartheid

China has unveiled new robotic dogs with mounted machine guns on their backs. The robodogs will be use Chinese military infantry to assist in operations.

How China’s gun-toting robodogs are looking to change combat forever

A new confidential report says that Iran has increased its enriched uranium stockpiles close to weapons-grade levels.

Tehran nearing nuclear weapon capability, says new confidential report

As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific, a geopolitical expert asserts that an invasion of Taiwan by China would take less than an hour. He says the quick actions wouldn't give the U.S. enough time to respond immediately.

If China invades Taiwan, one expert says it could be over in an hour

The Biden administration said it's “actively engaging” with the Israeli army after a deadly airstrike on the Gaza city of Rafah.

US is ‘actively engaging’ with Israel after deadly strike on Rafah

Thousands are being forced to evacuate today in Papua New Guinea, where officials have declared a state of emergency due to an ongoing landslide following last week's deadly incident. More than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive by a landslide in Papua New Guinea’s remote northern highlands last week, according to government officials.

Over 2,000 feared buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide

Closing arguments are set to begin as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial winds down and moves to the hands of the jury.

Closing arguments to begin in Donald Trump’s criminal trial

China's stranglehold over the world's rare earth supply has reportedly been propped up by human rights and environmental abuses in Myanmar.

China’s rare earth dominance fueled by human rights abuses in Myanmar

For the first time, a millennial, known as "God's Influencer," is set to become a saint. Pope Francis paved the way on Thursday.

‘God’s Influencer’ has path cleared by pope to become first millennial saint

The U.S. is sending a significant amount of weaponry to Ukraine. However, the White House is restricting how it's used.

Calls grow for Biden to lift restrictions on US weapons in Ukraine

In a historic move for college sports, the NCAA agrees to a deal that would allow schools to directly pay their players

NCAA agrees to deal to allow schools to directly pay players

China has launched two days of 'punishment drills' against Taiwan. The Chinese military is surrounding the island with warships, warplanes and jets as it performs the drills, in a show of strength.

China military surrounds Taiwan, begins ‘punishment drills’ to warn new president

A stage collapses during a campaign event in Mexico, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured.

At least 9 dead after stage collapses at campaign rally in Mexico

How will the death of President Raisi impact Iran? Will it lead to a change in the region's militaristic landscape? Depends who you ask.

Will Raisi’s death impact Iran or not?

Israeli officials seize a camera and broadcasting equipment from The Associated Press but return it hours after receiving criticism.

Israel seizes AP equipment over war coverage; backlash leads to reversal

The EPA warned of escalated global cyber threats to U.S. water systems, prompting increased security and inspections.

EPA warns of cyber threats after finding major flaws in US water systems

Most passengers from a Singapore Airlines reached their final destination after a flight that encountered turbulence, resulting in one death.

Passengers arrive after turbulent Singapore Airlines flight from London