International

Ukraine said its forces control an area in Russia about the size of Indianapolis. It's the largest invasion into the country since WWII. Reuters

Ukraine takes war to Russia, capturing dozens of villages

Philippine Navy condemns Chinese jets for aggressive maneuvers over Scarborough Shoal, escalating tensions in the South China Sea dispute. Reuters

Manila files diplomatic protest after Chinese jets fire flares near patrol plane

Wildfires near Athens, Greece have forced urgent evacuations, killed one person and burned 100,000 acres. Over 700 firefighters are deployed. Reuters

Wildfires rage on the outskirts of Athens, prompting massive evacuations

The latest turn in the Olympic medal controversy involving gymnast Jordan Chiles did not go Team USA’s way. Getty Images

USA Gymnastics pursuing all avenues to keep Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal after appeal denied

U.S. bolsters Middle East defenses, preparing for possible significant attacks from Iran, deploying additional troops and military assets. AP Images

US preps for potential Iranian-backed attack on Israel as early as this week

Elon Musk and former President Trump did a 2-hour interview on X about Trump's plans for a second term, including dismantling the DOE. Reuters

Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay

The Biden administration is denying that it offered Nicolas Maduro amnesty in exchange for resigning as Venezuela's president. Getty Images

Biden administration denies report it offered Maduro amnesty to step down

After an EV fire in South Korea hospitalized 23 people, government officials in the nation are holding an emergency meeting about the issue. Reuters

South Korea holds emergency meeting to discuss dangers posed by EV fires

The United Kingdom's government is vowing to review social media regulations in the wake of riots spurred by online disinformation. Getty Images

UK vows social media law review in wake of riots spurred by disinformation

NATO jets and U.S. Coast Guard monitor Russian military near western borders to ensure safety and manage geopolitical tensions. Luftwaffe German Air Force

NATO responds to Russian military activity with air and sea operations

Tensions are mounting on the Korean Peninsula as South Korea and the United States prepare for key annual joint military drills next week, amid increasing nuclear threats from North Korea. The exercises, scheduled for Aug. 19-29, are designed to improve defenses against missile strikes, GPS jamming, and cyber threats. Reuters

US-South Korea drills ramp up amid North Korean nuclear threats

As tensions grow in the Middle East, the U.S. has announced for the first time it's sending a nuclear powered submarine to the area. United States Military

US sending submarine to Middle East amid new developments

An Israeli airstrike killed a senior Hamas figure deep within Lebanese territory on Friday, Aug. 9. The strike hit a car in Sidon. Reuters Images

Israel kills Hamas security official in airstrike on car deep within Lebanon

Venezuelan President Maduro blocked access to the social media platform X for ten days following a heated exchange with Elon Musk. Getty Images

Maduro blocks Venezuela’s access to X after heated exchange with Musk

A poll revealed Americans favor conditional aid and diplomacy over military action, reflecting disconnect with U.S. foreign policy. Reuters

Poll reveals disconnect between American public and US foreign policy

A new report from Microsoft shows Iran is ramping up its attempts to interfere with the U.S. election. Getty Images

Iran steps up attempts to interfere with 2024 US election: Microsoft

China recently launched the first 18 satellites for its ambitious "Thousand Sails" internet megaconstellation with a Long March 6A rocket. These satellites are part of China's broader plan to deploy up to 14,000 satellites to provide global broadband coverage, similar to initiatives like SpaceX's Starlink. Reuters

Chinese ‘Thousand Sails’ satellite launch ends in rocket malfunction, space debris

An 18-year-old Iraqi national is the third teen arrested in connection with a planned terror attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Austria. Getty Images

Third teen arrested in foiled Taylor Swift concert terror plot

A Columbia University executive's home was vandalized with Nazi and Hamas imagery amid a wave of antisemitism; three deans resign over texts. Getty Images

Columbia University exec’s home vandalized; 3 deans resign over antisemitic texts

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris next month, also proposing two more matchups. Getty Images

Trump agrees to ABC News debate with Harris, proposes 2 more

U.S. State Department responds to video allegedly showing IDF soldiers sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee at Israel’s Sde Teiman base. Reuters

US calls for probe of alleged sexual assault on detainee by IDF troops

What was thought to be a small cross-border raid by Ukraine into Russia is now the deepest incursion made by either side since the war began. Reuters

Ukraine troops enter Russia, taking territory and prisoners

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the southern coast of Japan. Now, scientists say a larger one is likely in the future. Reuters

7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, scientists warn bigger one to come

The bird drone is meant to resemble a Eurasian Tree Sparrow and China's military said that it can fly without being spotted by enemy radar. Getty Images

China unleashes drone disguised as bird as new technology unveiled