International

Protests have erupted across India after the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. Demonstrators gathered in cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, demanding justice and improved security at medical institutions.

Protests erupt across India after trainee doctor’s rape, murder

Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas resume in Qatar as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000, amid fears of regional escalation.

Israel-Hamas war cease-fire talks stretch into second day in Qatar

Hurricane Ernesto has strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it heads toward Bermuda, but it could get even stronger.

Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 storm as it approaches Bermuda

Ukraine announced full control of parts of Russia Kursk region on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Ukraine declares full control of Russia’s Kursk region in day 10 of offensive

Sweden reported the first case of the mpox variant, Clade I, outside Africa after the WHO’s declared mpox a global public health emergency.

Sweden reports first case of more dangerous mpox variant outside Africa

Taylor Swift is resuming her Eras Tour in London after she had to cancel her shows in Vienna due to an ISIS-inspired threat.

Taylor Swift to resume Eras Tour in London amid heightened security

German authorities are investigating possible sabotage at a military base after an apparent attempt was made to contaminate drinking water at the Bundeswehr base in Cologne-Wahn. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, a guard at the base discovered a hole in the fence near the water processing plant, prompting a search of the premises.

German military base investigates attempted water contamination

A Russian court sentenced Russian American woman to 12 years in prison for treason after she donated $50 to a nonprofit aiding Ukraine.

Russian-American ballerina sentenced to 12 years for treason in Russia

Kim Dotcom faces U.S. extradition from New Zealand after a long legal battle over Megaupload's alleged piracy and revenue schemes.

Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom nears US trial after decadelong extradition saga

President Biden will join Vice President Harris in their first campaign trip together since he left the 2024 race.

Biden, Harris making first trip together since Biden dropped out of 2024 race

Scientists warn that 'megaquakes' may be in the future for California and Japan in the wake of two earthquakes that happened just days apart.

Earthquakes rock Japan and LA days apart, may be a warning

Mexican authorities say that they've rescued more than 1,200 migrants from violent gangs over the past seven months.

Cartel violence against migrants headed to US border on the rise: Police

German authorities issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diver in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, escalating political tensions.

Ukrainian diver wanted for 2022 Nord Stream explosions

Mexican prosecutors are opening a criminal investigation into Guzman, Zambada and anyone else who helped turn a drug lord over to the U.S.

Mexico considers treason charges for anyone who helped hand over drug lord

Three years have passed since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, and since then, the Taliban has controlled the country.

3 years of Taliban rule: What changed since US’ Afghanistan withdrawal?

An Army intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to charges related to selling classified military information to China.

US Army soldier pleads guilty to selling military secrets to China

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and will step down next month, citing a loss of public trust amid political scandals and economic challenges that have marred his term. During his tenure, Kishida faced plummeting approval ratings, partly due to his association with controversial groups and rising living costs that have burdened households.

Japanese prime minister won’t seek reelection amid political scandals

The U.S. State Department has approved a significant $20 billion arms sale to Israel. This package includes 50 fighter jets, air-to-air missiles, tank ammunition, and tactical vehicles, aimed at bolstering Israel's military capabilities over the coming years.

US approves $20B in weapons sales to Israel

Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is defending against accusations of "stolen valor" by Republican VP candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH).

Walz defends his military record at first solo campaign event

Ukraine took delivery of its first F-16s on Aug. 4, 2024 after a year of training efforts to prepare the Ukrainian Air Force.

Dreams become reality for Ukraine with the F-16’s arrival

Ukraine said its forces control an area in Russia about the size of Indianapolis. It's the largest invasion into the country since WWII.

Ukraine takes war to Russia, capturing dozens of villages

Philippine Navy condemns Chinese jets for aggressive maneuvers over Scarborough Shoal, escalating tensions in the South China Sea dispute.

Manila files diplomatic protest after Chinese jets fire flares near patrol plane

Wildfires near Athens, Greece have forced urgent evacuations, killed one person and burned 100,000 acres. Over 700 firefighters are deployed.

Wildfires rage on the outskirts of Athens, prompting massive evacuations

The latest turn in the Olympic medal controversy involving gymnast Jordan Chiles did not go Team USA’s way.

USA Gymnastics pursuing all avenues to keep Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal after appeal denied