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Beijing is recruiting for its "planetary defense" unit, which could be used to protect Earth from a potential asteroid impact in 2032. Getty Images

China recruiting ‘planetary defense’ unit to protect Earth from 2032 asteroid

Ukraine unveiled a top-secret underground missile production facility producing scores of Peklo missiles. Peklo is Ukrainian for "hell." UAF

Ukraine unveils underground ‘Hell-making’ missile facility

Israel considers preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear sites, sparking global concern over regional conflict and nuclear proliferation issues. Getty Images

Israel may strike Iran’s nuclear sites within months, Tehran vows to rebuild

According to a new report, the U.S. State Department is set to designate eight transnational gangs as terrorist groups. Getty Images

Trump administration to designate 8 cartels as terrorist organizations: Report

Talks of a merger between Honda and Nissan have been canceled, according to a joint statement from the companies on Thursday, Feb. 13. Getty Images

What caused merger talks to be canceled between Honda and Nissan?

A car drove into a crowd in central Munich on Thursday, Feb. 13, injuring at least 28 people, including children, in what officials called a suspected attack. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near the city center, just a day before the annual Munich Security Conference, which gathers global leaders to discuss international security issues. Reuters

Car plows into Munich crowd ahead of security summit, 28 injured

A herd of nine Asian elephants has been relocated from Melbourne Zoo to the Werribee Open Range Zoo in Australia, marking a major effort to improve their living conditions. The move, which took nearly two years of planning, was necessary as the growing herd had outgrown their enclosure at Melbourne Zoo. Zoos Victoria

9 elephants trumpet happiness after move to new home

Hamas announced early Thursday morning it will release Israeli hostages this weekend as planned. AP Images

Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages on Saturday as planned

The leader of one of Canada’s biggest political parties has proposed a 100% tariff on Tesla in response to recent US trade policies. Getty Images

Canadian political leader proposes 100% tariff on Tesla over Trump policies

President Trump said on Wednesday he talked over the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the need to end the war in Ukraine. Getty Images

President Trump reveals he called Putin to end war in Ukraine

The United States is preparing to return cybercrime kingpin Alexander Vinnik to Russia as part of an exchange for American Marc Fogel. Getty Images

US giving up Russian cybercrime kingpin Alexander Vinnik after Fogel release

Dozens of religious groups are suing the Trump administration to protect their places of worship from immigration arrests. Getty Images

Religious groups sue Trump administration over ICE guidelines, pope weighs in

Female protagonists saw parity with males in film for the first time in recent history. AP Images

Women starred in just as many of 2024’s top movies as men: Report

Italian police said on Tuesday that they arrested more than 180 suspected mobsters in a series of raids aimed at dismantling the mafia. Getty Images

Italian police arrest 181 suspected mobsters in series of raids

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Ukraine Defense Contact Group that U.S. forces will not join future peacekeeping missions in Ukraine. AP Images

US forces will not join Ukraine peacekeeping mission: Hegseth

A new report reveals that nearly $500 million in food is at risk of spoilage due to a spending freeze for USAID by the Trump administration. Getty Images

$489 million worth of food at risk of spoilage amid US funding freeze: Report

Christina Marie Chapman, 48, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering for orchestrating a $17 million scheme. She stole identities and created fake employment records to secure remote US jobs for overseas IT workers. Getty Images

Arizona woman pleads guilty in $17M fraud scheme tied to North Korea

President Trump has signed an executive order giving Elon Musk's DOGE more power to reshape the federal government. Getty Images

Trump signs order giving Musk’s DOGE more power over federal workforce

Tesla has opened a massive battery plant in China, as economic tensions between Beijing and the Trump administration continue to escalate. Getty Images

Tesla opens $200M battery plant in Shanghai amid US-China trade tensions

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it had secured the release of Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel from Russia after over three years. AP Images

Trump administration secures release of US teacher Marc Fogel from Russia

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