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France is expected to attract over 93 million international visitors in 2025, one French town tells visitors to stay away during the summer. Getty Images

French town tells visitors to stay away during summer tourism surge

For most of July and early August, some of the most elite special ops forces in the U.S. military participated in Operation Polar Dagger.  DVIDS

Why US special operators training in the Arctic matters to China

A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed in Siberia after catching fire mid-air, killing one crew member and prompting investigations. Tupolev Aerospace Company

Russian nuclear bomber goes down in fiery crash in Siberia

Israeli settlers reportedly set a Palestinian village ablaze on Thursday, Aug. 15, killing at least one Palestinian man. AP Images

Israeli settlers set Palestinian village ablaze, kill 1 in West Bank attack

Protests have erupted across India after the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. Demonstrators gathered in cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, demanding justice and improved security at medical institutions. Reuters

Protests erupt across India after trainee doctor’s rape, murder

Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas resume in Qatar as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000, amid fears of regional escalation. Getty Images

Israel-Hamas war cease-fire talks stretch into second day in Qatar

Hurricane Ernesto has strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it heads toward Bermuda, but it could get even stronger. AP Images

Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 storm as it approaches Bermuda

Ukraine announced full control of parts of Russia Kursk region on Thursday, August 15, 2024. AP Images

Ukraine declares full control of Russia’s Kursk region in day 10 of offensive

Sweden reported the first case of the mpox variant, Clade I, outside Africa after the WHO’s declared mpox a global public health emergency. AP Images

Sweden reports first case of more dangerous mpox variant outside Africa

Taylor Swift is resuming her Eras Tour in London after she had to cancel her shows in Vienna due to an ISIS-inspired threat. AP Images

Taylor Swift to resume Eras Tour in London amid heightened security

German authorities are investigating possible sabotage at a military base after an apparent attempt was made to contaminate drinking water at the Bundeswehr base in Cologne-Wahn. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, a guard at the base discovered a hole in the fence near the water processing plant, prompting a search of the premises. Getty Images

German military base investigates attempted water contamination

A Russian court sentenced Russian American woman to 12 years in prison for treason after she donated $50 to a nonprofit aiding Ukraine. Reuters

Russian-American ballerina sentenced to 12 years for treason in Russia

Kim Dotcom faces U.S. extradition from New Zealand after a long legal battle over Megaupload's alleged piracy and revenue schemes. Reuters

Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom nears US trial after decadelong extradition saga

President Biden will join Vice President Harris in their first campaign trip together since he left the 2024 race. Getty Images

Biden, Harris making first trip together since Biden dropped out of 2024 race

Scientists warn that 'megaquakes' may be in the future for California and Japan in the wake of two earthquakes that happened just days apart. AP Images

Earthquakes rock Japan and LA days apart, may be a warning

Mexican authorities say that they've rescued more than 1,200 migrants from violent gangs over the past seven months. Getty Images

Cartel violence against migrants headed to US border on the rise: Police

German authorities issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diver in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, escalating political tensions. Reuters

Ukrainian diver wanted for 2022 Nord Stream explosions

Mexican prosecutors are opening a criminal investigation into Guzman, Zambada and anyone else who helped turn a drug lord over to the U.S. Straight Arrow News

Mexico considers treason charges for anyone who helped hand over drug lord

Three years have passed since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, and since then, the Taliban has controlled the country. AP Images

3 years of Taliban rule: What changed since US’ Afghanistan withdrawal?

An Army intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to charges related to selling classified military information to China. DVIDS

US Army soldier pleads guilty to selling military secrets to China

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and will step down next month, citing a loss of public trust amid political scandals and economic challenges that have marred his term. During his tenure, Kishida faced plummeting approval ratings, partly due to his association with controversial groups and rising living costs that have burdened households. Getty Images

Japanese prime minister won’t seek reelection amid political scandals

The U.S. State Department has approved a significant $20 billion arms sale to Israel. This package includes 50 fighter jets, air-to-air missiles, tank ammunition, and tactical vehicles, aimed at bolstering Israel's military capabilities over the coming years. Getty Images

US approves $20B in weapons sales to Israel

Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is defending against accusations of "stolen valor" by Republican VP candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). Getty Images

Walz defends his military record at first solo campaign event

Ukraine took delivery of its first F-16s on Aug. 4, 2024 after a year of training efforts to prepare the Ukrainian Air Force. NATO Channel

Dreams become reality for Ukraine with the F-16’s arrival