International

US, Japan, and South Korea hold Freedom Edge drills, showcasing combined military might amid North Korea's escalating provocations. DVIDS

US, Japan, South Korea flex defense capabilities near Korean Peninsula

Toxic-Free Future has released its 2024 Retailer Report Card just in time for holiday shopping. Getty Images

Top US retailers in toxic ‘Hall of Shame’ ahead of holidays

Human Rights Watch claims Israel has committed war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. AP Images

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza

Paris is deploying thousands of police officers ahead of a soccer match between France and Israel over fears of violence. Reuters

Paris deploys thousands of police officers before France-Israel soccer match

Explosion outside Brazil's Supreme Court in Brasilia kills one, raises security concerns ahead of G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro. Reuters

Suspect dead after explosion outside Brazil’s Supreme Court

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general. AP Images

Gaetz resigns from Congress after being picked as Trump’s attorney general

The Guardian, is no longer posting on X saying the platform is “toxic," mentioning an increase in disturbing content on the site. Getty Images

The Guardian leaves X citing ‘conspiracies and racism’

Sea squirt protein is being explored as a sustainable meat alternative, offering environmental benefits, although the idea faces challenges. Pronofa

Sea squirts are being explored as a sustainable meat alternative

A Palestinian militant group released a new video of Israeli hostage Sasha Troufanov expressing concern about food and water shortages. Reuters

Palestinian militant group releases new video of Israeli hostage held by Hamas

A Canadian teen in critical condition with bird flu, or H5N1, reportedly had no known prior exposure to the infection before the diagnosis. AP Images

Hospitalized Canadian teen with H5N1 had no known prior exposure to virus

Trump's campaign defends its inflation record against his first round of China tariffs. But here's why we didn't notice price impacts then. Getty Images

Trump 1.0’s China tariffs didn’t result in high inflation. Why 2.0 is different.

A U.S. jury has awarded 3 survivors of Abu Ghraib $42 million. Reuters

Defense contractor ordered to pay former Abu Ghraib detainees $42 million

Authorities have arrested a local police official in connection with the beheading of a mayor in southern Mexico last month. Getty Images

Police official arrested in beheading of Mexican mayor a week into office

Amid rising energy prices, Pakistan is turning to Chinese solar panels, a trend that is straining the country’s debt-laden power sector. Reuters

Pakistan’s power grid threatened by growing adoption of Chinese solar panels

A CIA official is accused of leaking classified military information about Israel's plan of attack against Iran after Tehran launched a barrage of missiles at Tel Aviv on Oct. 1. Getty Images

CIA official arrested, charged with leaking top secret military documents: Report

The People's Republic of China revealed plenty of new tech and weapons at the Zhuhai Airshow, like the J-35A stealth fighter aircraft. Getty Images

China unveils new stealth jet and ‘space-air fighter’

Kyiv faces major Russian attack with missiles and drones, first in over two months, injuring one and causing infrastructure damage. Reuters

Kyiv faces major attack, Crimea bombing kills Russian commander

The Biden administration announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, there will be no significant policy shift toward Israel. AP Images

Biden administration says no policy shift toward Israel due to humanitarian aid

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been nominated to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, underscoring his longstanding support. Getty Images

Trump nominates former Gov. Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel

The Federal Aviation Administration is banning all U.S. flights from Haiti after two commercial airline jets were struck by gunfire. Getty Images

FAA bans all US flights to Haiti after 2 commercial jets hit by gunfire

Six people are no in custody accused of planning attacks on Jews in Belgium that were allegedly going to resemble the attacks in Amsterdam. Getty Images

6 arrested for planning copycat ‘Jew hunts’ in Belgium

Multiple French news organizations sued X, accusing Elon Musk’s social media platform of running their content without paying them. Getty Images

French newspapers sue Elon Musk’s X over content payments

A new study suggests LED lights on surfboards may prevent attacks from Great White Sharks on surfers and kayakers. Macquarie University

LED lights on surfboards may prevent great white shark attacks: Study

North Korea jams GPS signals near the South Korean border for 5 days, disrupting flights and shipping, amid rising tensions. AP Images

South Korea warns Pyongyang over dangerous GPS disruptions