International

President Maduro claims to have won reelection by 51%, despite exit polls showing his challenger ahead by more than 30 percentage points. Reuters

Protests erupt over Venezuela election, strongman Maduro claims victory

The U.S. embassy in Lebanon urges Americans to leave the country before "crisis breaks out" after deadly strike in Golan Heights. Getty Images

US Embassy in Lebanon tells Americans to leave ‘before a crisis begins’

The Secret Service's acting director is set to testify before Congress today about the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Getty Images

Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics have been promoted as the most eco-friendly Games ever, but some experts call these claims "greenwashing." Getty Images

2024 Olympics sees its eco-friendly goals face accusations of ‘greenwashing’

Olympic triathlon training sessions scheduled to take place in Paris’ famed Seine River were canceled due to water contamination levels. Getty Images

Seine River contamination forces Olympic triathlon training cancellations

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would develop artificial intelligence with BRICS partners and other countries. Getty Images

Putin threatens to deploy nuclear-capable missiles if US does the same

Israeli army soldiers are being investigated for a potential war crime after they blew up a main drinking water reservoir in Rafah. AP Images

Israeli soldiers told to blow up Rafah water reservoir in possible war crime

Sabotage incidents target France's telecom and railway infrastructure amid the Paris Olympics, affecting thousands and disrupting services. Reuters

Sabotage strikes French telecom infrastructure during Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony is causing controversy, with some saying it was an offensive reinterpretation of “The Last Supper.” AP Images

Paris Olympics opening ceremony sparks controversy, calls for boycott

The DOJ accuses TikTok of collecting users' data on sensitive subjects. Getty Images

DOJ accuses TikTok of collecting users’ data on sensitive subjects

Havana greeted three Russian warships with cannon fire on Saturday, July 27, marking their second visit to Cuban waters in recent months. This ongoing military collaboration highlights the deepening ties between Russia and Cuba, with the fleet, including a training ship, a patrol frigate, and a refueling tanker, scheduled to remain docked until Tuesday. Reuters

Russian warships dock in Cuba for second visit in two months

Venezuela's presidential election is ending in controversy as both President Nicolás Maduro and his opposition claim victory. Getty Images

Maduro and opposition both claim to win Venezuela’s presidential election

Israel vows Hezbollah will "pay the price" after a strike on a soccer field left 12 children dead. Hezbollah denies responsibility. Reuters

Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field

This year’s RIMPAC, or Rim of the Pacific exercises, saw several notable accomplishments with the USAF and Navy conducting joint operations. DVIDS

US Navy, Air Force making waves with new weapons at RIMPAC

Israeli PM Netanyahu met with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the hostages held by Hamas. Getty Images

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

A team of divers found more than 100 bottles of champagne and mineral water off of the coast of Sweden within a 19th century shipwreck. BalticTech

19th century shipwreck leads to a champagne and mineral water treasure

Athletes say eggs are being rationed and raw meat is being served at the Olympic Village in Paris as the caterer says volume will increase. Getty Images

Athletes report problems with eggs, meats at Paris Olympic Village

A new report shows most U.S. workers experience loneliness in the workplace. Getty Images

Loneliness epidemic hitting workplaces across the US

Officials from the U.S., Britain and South Korea issued a statement disclosing that North Korean hackers have been stealing military secrets. AP Images

N. Korea hackers steal military secrets, hit Air Force bases, NASA, US says

The International Olympic Committee is facing demands to investigate why a convicted rapist is able to compete in the 2024 Games. Getty Images

A convicted child rapist is competing in Paris Games, many want to know why

Team USA's Casey Eichfeld is hoping for some Disney magic as he makes his fourth Olympics appearance in canoe slalom. AP

American canoeist hopes to bring Disney magic in historic 4th Olympic appearance: Racing Toward Paris

U.S. agents arrested Mexican drug cartel Sinaloa leader "El Mayo" Zambada in Texas and the son of "El Chapo." Reuters

US arrests Mexican drug cartel leaders ‘El Mayo’ and ‘El Chapo’s’ son

Paris' high-speed train system has been crippled by a "malicious attack" ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony tonight. Reuters

Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The bodies of five Israeli hostages in Gaza were discovered by Israeli forces on Thursday. AP Images

Israeli forces find bodies of 5 hostages in Gaza as fight turns toward Hezbollah