International

China is officially ending its foreign adoptions program.

China ending international adoption program; American families in limbo

The father of the teen accused in this week's deadly shooting at a Georgia high school is now facing murder charges.

Father of 14-year-old Georgia school shooting suspect charged with murder

Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the U.S. presidency, citing her “fascinating” laugh.

Putin endorses Harris for US presidency, citing her ‘fascinating’ laugh

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor is entering the political arena, revealing plans to run for the presidency of Ireland in 2025.

UFC star Conor McGregor announces intention to run for Ireland’s presidency

The man behind the infamous Fyre Festival, Billy McFarland, says a follow-up event will be happening, but shares no details.

Fyre Festival II: Billy McFarland’s promise of redemption

President Biden is mulling a decision to send Ukraine AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles. JASSMs are air-launched cruise missiles.

Biden could send Ukraine long-range cruise missiles soon

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Conservative podcasters react to Russian influence campaign allegations

According to multiple reports, Biden plans to block the $15 billion deal between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel on national security risks.

Biden taking rare step to thwart Japan company’s takeover of US Steel: Reports

Israel Defense Forces revealed new details about the living conditions six hostages were living in before being executed.

IDF reveals new details on living conditions of 6 executed hostages

Texas has spent more than $221 million in taxpayer funds to bus nearly 120,000 migrants to six sanctuary cities since April 2022, an increase from $148 million reported earlier this year. The program, initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott, is part of a broader response to the sharp rise in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border after President Joe Biden took office in 2021.

Texas Gov. Abbott spent $221 million to bus migrants to 6 sanctuary cities

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged more than $50 billion in financial support to Africa over the next three years, aiming to expand China’s economic influence and strengthen development partnerships across the continent. The announcement was made during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit in Beijing, where leaders from more than 50 African nations gathered.

Xi Jinping commits $50 billion to boost Africa’s infrastructure development

The U.S. government wants to investigate Chinese e-commerce websites Shein and Temu. In an open letter, two leaders of the Consumer Product Safety Commission accused the online companies of selling “deadly baby and toddler products.”

CPSC wants to investigate Shein and Temu’s baby products

Australian breakdancer Raygun has spoken out for the first time about the backlash she received after her performance at the 2024 Olympics.

Australian breakdancer Raygun responds to Olympic performance backlash

Meta’s oversight board ruled the phrase “from the river to the sea” is not inherently hate speech and can be used on their platforms.

Meta board says ‘from the river to the sea’ phrase is not hate speech

Cartel leader’s arrest in Mexico sparks fears of retaliatory violence on U.S. border, with Laredo agents placed on high alert.

Cartel leader’s arrest sparks fears of retaliation at US-Mexico border

Venezuela's president has decreed Christmas will begin on October 1 this year.

Venezuela’s Maduro orders Christmas to start in October, wants opponent arrested

South Korea said that North Korea launched another round of trash-filled balloons over the border on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

South Korea says North Korea launched more trash-filled balloons

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Mongolia earlier this week drew significant international attention. Since March 2023, the International Criminal Court has issued a warrant accusing Putin of war crimes, specifically for deporting and transferring children from occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia.

Mongolia declines to arrest Putin, citing reliance on Russian energy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's approval ratings have dropped to 52% as of December 2024, down from 90% in March 2022.

Ukraine to hold onto Russian territories ‘indefinitely’: Zelenskyy

The DOJ has filed terrorism charges against six Hamas leaders.

US charges 6 Hamas leaders with terrorism over Oct. 7 attack

The U.K. is set to become home to some of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms, as the country approves a record 131 clean energy projects.

UK approves 9 new offshore wind farms in record day for British clean energy

Kamala Harris came out against the $15 billion deal between Japan’s Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel, joining Biden and Trump on the issue.

Harris says she’s against a foreign company owning US Steel, like Trump

The U.K. government is placing increased scrutiny on Ticketmaster amidst an Oasis reunion tour and "dynamic pricing."

Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ outrage attracts UK government scrutiny

Researchers have identified a probable deployment site for Russia’s new “Burevestnik” nuclear missile, north of Moscow.

Researchers identify likely site for Russia’s new nuclear missile