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WWII-era bombs unearthed at U.K. playground renovation site, prompting extensive cleanup operation and highlighting risk of wartime ordnance. Northumberland Councillor Mark Mather

Nearly 200 World War II bombs discovered beneath English playground

A satirical petition that hundreds of thousands of people are supporting in a comedic effort to “buy” California from the United States. Getty Images

200,000 people sign satirical petition for Denmark to ‘buy California’ from the US

Around 190 undocumented Venezuelan migrants who were in the U.S. have been sent back to Venezuela as part of deal between the nations. Reuters

Venezuelan flights send 190 migrants to Caracas in deal with US

The United States is raising tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent, with no exemptions. Former President Donald Trump, who introduced similar tariffs during his administration, says the move will protect struggling domestic industries. The measures take effect on March 4, according to the White House. Getty Images

EU vows retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs on steel, aluminum

President Trump warns "all hell will break loose" if Hamas does not return Israeli hostages Saturday. AP Images

Trump gives Hamas ultimatum amid threats to delay hostage release

Mysterious packages from China are showing up on doorsteps in Texas. The state’s agriculture commissioner said they contain seeds. Getty Images

Mystery packages from China resurface in Texas with seeds, liquid

German authorities are looking into whether more than 270 vehicles vandalized are linked to a Russian sabotage campaign. Getty Images

Attack on German cars was a Russian plot to frame environmentalists: Report

Hamas announced that it will delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages, originally set for Saturday, Feb. 15. Reuters

Ceasefire in jeopardy as Hamas delays next release of Israeli hostages

A nationwide power outage struck Sri Lanka over the weekend, with the country’s government attributing the disruption to a monkey. Getty Images

Monkey blamed for causing nationwide power outage in Sri Lanka

Hundreds of tractors rolled into London as farmers protested changes to inheritance tax under Labour Party on Monday, Feb. 10. Reuters

Why did hundreds of tractors fill the streets of London during a tax fight?

The United Nations AIDS agency warned Monday HIV infections could rise more than six times if funding from the U.S. is cut. Getty Images

UN warns HIV infections could rise more than 6 times if US funding cut

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's ready to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the return of President Donald Trump to the White House raises the possibility of renewed negotiations between the two countries.  Getty Images

Ukraine, Russia prepare for possible peace talks as Trump vows to end war

A U.S. military analysis reviewed by Newsweek revealed that the Chinese spy balloon that crossed the United States in 2023 contained American-made technology capable of gathering intelligence. Reuters

2023 Chinese spy balloon contained US tech: Report

A U.S. Marine from California has been identified as one of four people killed when a small plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in the southern Philippines. Sgt. Jacob M. Durham, 22, of Long Beach, California, died Thursday, Feb. 6, when the aircraft went down in a rice field near Ampatuan, a town in Maguindanao del Sur province. AP Images

US Marine identified in deadly plane crash in the Philippines

President Trump says he'll announce 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports Monday. AP Images

Trump to announce new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum

Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from parts of Gaza as negotiations continue to extend the agreement into its second stage. Getty Images

Israeli forces begin withdrawing from key Gaza corridor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Donald Trump “the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House.” Getty Images

Netanyahu calls Trump ‘greatest friend’ Israel has ever had, backs plan for Gaza

President Donald Trump said he’s spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone about ending Russia’s war on Ukraine. Getty Images

Trump says he has discussed ending the war in Ukraine with Putin

The Trump administration announced a more than $7B arms sale to Israel, circumventing the congressional review process. Getty Images

Trump announces $7B arms sale, circumventing congressional review

Hamas released three Israeli prisoners for 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, Feb. 8, during a hostage swap AP Images

Israeli hostages released in staged Hamas handover

More than 30,000 Americans applied for Irish citizenship in 2024, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. Getty Images

Irish passport applications surge as more Americans seek EU access

A federal judge on Friday, Feb. 7, temporarily stopped President Donald Trump's plans to place thousands of USAID staffers on leave. Getty Images

Judge pauses Trump plan from placing thousands of USAID workers on leave

In a closed-door session with business leaders, Justin Trudeau said he takes Donald Trump's calls to annex Canada seriously. Getty Images

Hot mic catches Trudeau saying Trump is serious about annexing Canada

The U.K. government is demanding Apple give it access to all content any Apple user worldwide has uploaded to the cloud. Getty Images

UK asks Apple to hand over all of its users’ global cloud backups