International

The European Commission is set to announce a tariff hike on EV imports from China, a move that could cost Chinese automakers billions. Getty Images

Europe may raise tariffs on Chinese EVs, but Beijing wants to cut a deal instead

The global demand for silver is rising, driven by increased solar panel production, in which China far outpaces the rest of the world. Getty Images

China’s overproduction of solar panels drives silver demand to 12-year high

Ukraine's using small planes loaded with explosives may be a big problem for Russia, but it's one "we all share." DVIDS

Russia is struggling to stop Ukraine’s drone planes. So would NATO.

Edinburgh faces a housing crisis, as Taylor Swift concerts draw 210,000 fans, putting a strain on accommodations for its homeless population. Getty Images

Why a Taylor Swift concert is inflaming Scotland’s homeless situation

A hacking group claims it has stolen the personal data of more than 550 million Ticketmaster customers — and that info is on sale Getty Images

Hacking group says it stole personal info of 550M Ticketmaster customers

For the fifth time since December 2023, a volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, May 29, sending lava 160 feet in the air. Reuters

Volcano in Iceland erupts again; lava sent 160 feet into the air

World Central Kitchen pauses Rafah operations due to Israeli attacks and is relocating north after airstrikes kill 45. World Central Kitchen

World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Rafah after continued strikes

Jury deliberations enter a second day in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in New York City. Getty Images

Jury deliberations to continue in Trump criminal trial

North Korea escalated tensions by launching hundreds of trash and feces-filled balloons into South Korea, violating international law. AP Images

North Korea sends hundreds of balloons carrying feces, trash into South Korea

Deliveries of much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza via a U.S.-built temporary pier have been suspended after the pier was damaged by rough seas. Reuters

Aid deliveries in Gaza suspended after US-built pier damaged

South Africans vote in the most competitive election since apartheid, with the ANC possibly losing its majority after 30 years. Getty Images

South Africans vote in most competitive election since apartheid

China has unveiled new robotic dogs with mounted machine guns on their backs. The robodogs will be use Chinese military infantry to assist in operations. Getty Images

How China’s gun-toting robodogs are looking to change combat forever

A new confidential report says that Iran has increased its enriched uranium stockpiles close to weapons-grade levels. AP Images

Tehran nearing nuclear weapon capability, says new confidential report

As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific, a geopolitical expert asserts that an invasion of Taiwan by China would take less than an hour. He says the quick actions wouldn't give the U.S. enough time to respond immediately. AP Images

If China invades Taiwan, one expert says it could be over in an hour

The Biden administration said it's “actively engaging” with the Israeli army after a deadly airstrike on the Gaza city of Rafah. Getty Images

US is ‘actively engaging’ with Israel after deadly strike on Rafah

Thousands are being forced to evacuate today in Papua New Guinea, where officials have declared a state of emergency due to an ongoing landslide following last week's deadly incident. More than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive by a landslide in Papua New Guinea’s remote northern highlands last week, according to government officials. Getty Images

Over 2,000 feared buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide

Closing arguments are set to begin as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial winds down and moves to the hands of the jury. Getty Images

Closing arguments to begin in Donald Trump’s criminal trial

China's stranglehold over the world's rare earth supply has reportedly been propped up by human rights and environmental abuses in Myanmar. Getty Images

China’s rare earth dominance fueled by human rights abuses in Myanmar

For the first time, a millennial, known as "God's Influencer," is set to become a saint. Pope Francis paved the way on Thursday. AP Images

‘God’s Influencer’ has path cleared by pope to become first millennial saint

The U.S. is sending a significant amount of weaponry to Ukraine. However, the White House is restricting how it's used.

Calls grow for Biden to lift restrictions on US weapons in Ukraine

In a historic move for college sports, the NCAA agrees to a deal that would allow schools to directly pay their players Getty Images

NCAA agrees to deal to allow schools to directly pay players

China has launched two days of 'punishment drills' against Taiwan. The Chinese military is surrounding the island with warships, warplanes and jets as it performs the drills, in a show of strength. AP Images

China military surrounds Taiwan, begins ‘punishment drills’ to warn new president

A stage collapses during a campaign event in Mexico, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured. AP Images

At least 9 dead after stage collapses at campaign rally in Mexico

How will the death of President Raisi impact Iran? Will it lead to a change in the region's militaristic landscape? Depends who you ask. Reuters

Will Raisi’s death impact Iran or not?