International

Russia is on the verge of capturing Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine. It would be the first settlement taken by Russia in eight months.

Russia could take Avdiivka from Ukraine very soon

Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III began outpatient treatment after being diagnosed with cancer.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 6, 2024

With more than a dozen GOP governors, Abbott repeated his claim that Texas is in imminent danger from an “invasion” of migrants.

TX Gov. Abbott vows to continue border standoff, GOP governors offer more aid

The Senate border deal already appears doomed. House Republicans are countering with a standalone bill to provide aid to Israel.

Senators on both sides criticize border deal; House GOP says it’s DOA

NATO is starting the largest exercise since the Cold War, focusing much of its attention on its eastern flank facing Russia.

Largest NATO exercises since Cold War underway

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, according to Buckingham Palace. It was found during a separate procedure.

President Biden, world leaders react to King Charles III cancer diagnosis

At least 112 people are dead and hundreds remain missing after wildfires broke out in coastal cities in central Chile popular with tourists. The wildfires are believed to be the deadliest in the country’s history.

More than 100 killed, hundreds missing in wildfires in Chile

The United States launches strikes against Iranian-backed targets in the Middle East three days in a row.

US launches strikes against Iranian-backed targets 3 days in a row: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 5, 2024

PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel has invested in the "Enhanced Games," an event that pegs itself as a doping-friendly version of the Olympics.

PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel invests in doping-friendly version of Olympics

The convoy, made up of mostly truckers, is heading to border towns to call on the U.S. government to secure the border.

‘Take Our Border Back’ convoy gears up for rallies in border towns

A small part of America’s trade flows through the Red Sea, but tankers changing routes could hit Americans in the wallet.

‘Seeing wider range of attacks’: Shipping expert weighs in on Red Sea crisis

A gas truck explosion that led to an inferno killed at least three people and injured hundreds of others in Nairobi, Kenya.

Gas truck explosion sparks inferno, kills several, injures hundreds in Kenya

The first lady of South Korea is being accused of accepting a lavish gift, which may jeopardize her husband's reelection chances.

‘Dior bag scandal’: Video of alleged graft threatens S. Korea president’s reelection

The U.S. and India are not military allies, but they’re good partners. Based on the last two years, that partnership is only getting stronger.

Why the US is OK with India making more weapons

According to the U.S. intelligence community and Congress members, China is targeting water, transportation and other critical systems.

China positioning malware in US critical infrastructure to prepare for conflict

Israeli forces raided a West Bank hospital disguised as civilians and nurses, killing three accused Palestinian militants.

Disguised Israeli forces raid West Bank hospital; some experts say it violates law

Four NHL players have been charged with sexual assault stemming from an alleged assault by members of Canada's world junior team in 2018.

4 NHL players charged with sexual assault in 2018 Canada case

President Joe Biden said he has decided on how to respond to the deadly drone attack in Jordan that killed 3 U.S. service members.

Biden decides on response to deadly attack on US forces in Jordan; Iran-backed militia issues statement

House Republicans voted to advance their articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

House panel advances Mayorkas impeachment articles: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 31, 2024

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, step into the F-35 Lightning and explore the U.S. military's frontline fighter.

F-35 pilot shares insight on US military’s top fighter jet: Weapons and Warfare

China installed more solar panels last year than the entire United States has in total, posing problems for future American energy security.

Lawmakers: Chinese dominance of solar industry threatens US energy security

The U.K. government plans to ban disposable vape sales to curb youth vaping, contributing to the country's goal of being smoke-free by 2030.

UK announces ban on disposable vapes amid trend in youth vaping

President Biden is weighing response options in countering Iranian-backed militia groups after a deadly drone attack on U.S. troops.

US prepares to counter Iran-backed groups behind attack on American troops

Farmers in France formed a blockade on some of the country's major roadways as part of a protest against government climate policies.

French farmers block major roadways over gov’t climate change policies