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The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert centered on several meat and poultry products from Myanmar. FSIS

FSIS issues alert over illegally imported foods from Myanmar

New details indicate that Elon Musk has been in regular communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Journal reports that Musk’s conversations with Putin have included personal, business, and geopolitical topics, raising questions about national security due to Musk’s role in U.S. space operations and his increasing political influence. Getty Images

Elon Musk’s secret conversations with Putin raise security concerns: Report

A group of Senate Republicans plan to introduce a bill that would cut off US funding for the UN if Israel loses its status as a full member. Getty Images

Senate Republicans want to stop US funding for UN if Israel’s status is downgraded

A new study released on Thursday, Oct. 24, reveals that Russia is spreading lies about hurricanes in the United States and the federal government's response to sow discord ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. Presidential Election. Getty Images

Russia spreading lies about US hurricanes to win war in Ukraine: Study

2,000 North Korean soldiers head to the Russia-Ukraine front after training, increasing concerns over growing military support for Russia. Reuters

2,000 North Korean soldiers moving toward Ukraine front: Report

Ukrainian forces have destroyed a unit from Russia’s 155th Marine Brigade, a military group that has been accused of war crimes during the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian military confirmed the incident, which took place in the Kursk region, where Russian forces have suffered heavy losses. Ukraine MOD

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian unit accused of war crimes in Kursk

Canada plans to reduce immigration targets, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stating the government “didn’t get the balance quite right.” Getty Images

Canada plans major cuts to immigration numbers

A mass rape trial in France is changing how the country confronts the issue of sexual assault. Getty Images

Victim takes stand in French mass rape trial, waives right to be anonymous

An Arizona teenager will be charged as an adult in connection with an ISIS-inspired plot to bomb a Phoenix pride parade. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Arizona teen charged with terrorism in connection with Pride parade plot

The presidential candidates respond after former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly calls former President Donald Trump a fascist. Getty Images

Presidential candidates respond after Kelly’s remarks on Trump

Idris Elba plans to leave Hollywood in hopes of growing Africa’s entertainment industry and will move to the continent in the next 10 years. Getty Images

Idris Elba plans to move to Africa to boost film industry

Former President Trump has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against the Harris-Walz campaign and the U.K. Labour Party. Getty Images

Transatlantic election friction: Trump, Musk versus UK Labour Party

A new report reveals that ChatGPT could be tricked into giving illegal advice to users with indirect questions. Getty Images

ChatGPT tricked into giving advice on how to get away with crimes: Report

Pictures show the moment an Israeli bomb struck a building in Lebanon on Tuesday. Israel says the building stored Hezbollah weapons. AP Images

Pictures show Israeli bomb striking building in Beirut in great detail

Israelis and Americans are being told by officials to evacuate certain tourist areas in Sri Lanka over a possible threat of a terror attack. Getty Images

Israelis and Americans urged to evacuate parts of Sri Lanka over terror threat

A terror attack targeted Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, resulting in at least four deaths and over a dozen injuries. Reuters

Deadly terror attack targets major defense company in Turkey

A Scottish man’s prized Japanese koi carp collection, valued at nearly $13,000, was destroyed in a suspected otter attack. Getty Images

‘Otter massacre’ blamed for killing nearly $13,000 worth of koi in the UK

A high-ranking Iranian military official is facing charges for allegedly orchestrating a plot to assassinate an Iranian American journalist in New York, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Oct. 23. The charges expose an international network of conspirators working to silence a prominent critic of the Iranian regime. AP Images

Iranian general charged in plot to assassinate dissident journalist in US

New data from DHS showed more than 600 migrants in the United States may have connections to the well-known Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Getty Images

DHS identifies hundreds of migrants with possible ties to Tren de Aragua: Report

A South Korean pilot program hires Filipino caregivers to support families with childcare costs to address the country's population crisis. Getty Images

South Korea tackles population crisis with foreign caregivers

United Kingdom defense officials are accusing Russia of bombing humanitarian aid ships bound for Gaza. Getty Images

UK accuses Russia of bombing humanitarian aid ships bound for Gaza

The U.S. government has confirmed that North Korean troops are now in Russia, though their exact mission remains unclear. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that while there is evidence of North Korean forces on Russian soil, their specific role is still being evaluated. Getty Images

Pentagon confirms North Korean military presence in Russia

The 2024 presidential candidates are making their final appeals to voters with the election just 13 days away. Getty Images

Harris, Trump speak on importance of election with 13 days to go

National Geographic's Best of the World 2025 list highlights top travel destinations, from rock-climbing in India to cultural festivals Getty Images

National Geographic releases Best of the World 2025 list