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Biden aides consider blanket pardons for officials, including Schiff, Cheney, and Fauci, ahead of Trump's inauguration and potential investigations. Reuters

President Biden authorizes $567 million defense aid package for Taiwan

Germany announced stricter requirements to become a citizen on Sunday in a bid to crack down on alleged growing antisemitism among some immigrants. Getty Images

Germany bars citizenship for immigrants who share antisemitic slogans

Norway considers constructing a fence along its 123-mile border with Russia to enhance security and address irregular migration concerns. Reuters

Norway may follow Finland’s lead and build fence along Russian border

New research reveals that your next vacation might do more than just help you unwind, it could help prevent premature aging. Getty Images

Vacations and travel may lead to real health benefits: Study

The U.S. announced a deal with the Iraqi government to wrap up the military mission in Iraq that’s working to defeat ISIS. Getty Images

US troops to leave Iraq, end ISIS combat mission by end of 2026

Uber announced on Monday, Sept. 30th that it is offering safari trips starting on Oct. 2 in South Africa. Getty Images

Uber Safari launching this week as company promotes conservation

Tensions in the South China Sea escalated Saturday, Sept 28, as China conducted military drills near a disputed area while the U.S. and its Asia-Pacific allies carried out joint naval exercises nearby. China’s military announced that it had conducted routine early warning, reconnaissance exercises, and patrols around Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. Getty Images

China, US and allies hold competing military drills in tense South China Sea

Melting glaciers and record-low snowfall is forcing the border between Italy and Switzerland to be redrawn in some regions. Getty Images

How melting glaciers are causing borders to shift in Italy and Switzerland

Thousands of U.S. dockworkers could go on strike Tuesday. Reuters

Looming dockworkers strike could cripple supply chain

Hezbollah vows revenge after it's leader in Lebanon was killed in an Israeli strike. AP Images

Hamas says leader in Lebanon killed by Israeli airstrike

Protests from Just Stop Oil throw soup at Van Gogh painting. Just Stop Oil

Activists throw soup at Van Gogh painting again; other protesters jailed

Big changes are coming to South Korea as the country prepares to put an end to the centuries old practice of serving and eating dog meat. Getty Images

South Korea to ban dog meat by 2027, offering $450 per animal surrendered

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut suburb reportedly took out Hezbollah headquarters in Lebanon. AP Images

Israel ups Lebanon strikes, destroys Hezbollah headquarters near Beirut

The State Department enforced visa restrictions on travel agents, accused of smuggling migrants into the United States. Getty Images

Travel agents smuggle migrants to the US, some take charter flights

From handbags to horsepower, fluid color changes are creeping into our daily lives, with a new luxury line of handbags using new technology. eink.com

Tech meets luxury: E Ink and Delvaux unveil color-changing handbags

The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 26, that one of China's nuclear attack submarines sank earlier this year. Reuters Images

China’s naval efforts suffer blow with revelation its attack sub sank

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a Category 4 storm. Pasco County Sheriff's Office via X

At least 3 dead as Helene barrels through southeastern US

Mexico’s senate approved putting the National Guard under command of the military. Critics said the move gives armed forces too much power. Getty Images

Mexico transfers National Guard to military control amid backlash

A Vietnam War pilot who had been missing for over 50 years has finally been identified, found in central Vietnam. Getty Images

Remains of missing Vietnam War pilot identified after 50 years

Scientists have identified nearly 3,600-year-old cheese found on mummified bodies in northwest China, reported to be the oldest cheese found. Chinese Academy of Sciences

Scientists uncover 3,600-year-old cheese on mummified bodies

A Daily Caller report suggested that Wikipedia's parent organization paid left-wing organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars. Reuters

Wikimedia donates millions to left-wing activists that edit Wikipedia: Report

Russia is reportedly producing long-range attack drones in China for use in Ukraine, raising concerns over China’s involvement and support. Reuters

Secret drones from China could fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine: Report

North Korea's provocative balloon launches have prompted repeated airport shutdowns in South Korea, sparking public anxiety and disrupting air travel since late May. The disruptions have been substantial, with runway closures totaling 413 minutes across 20 separate days. Reuters

Trash balloons create chaos at South Korean airports

Hurricane Helene is expected to rapidly intensify before making landfall in Florida Thursday evening. AP Images

Hurricane Helene forecast to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 storm