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Ukraine August 18, 2024

Kursk invasion intended to create Russo-Ukrainian 'buffer zone,' Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Sunday his intent to establish a "buffer zone" in his country's conflict with Russia through the invasion of Kursk Oblast.

Asia August 17, 2024

Indonesia’s new capital isn’t ready yet. The president is celebrating Independence Day there anyway

Hundreds of officials and guests gathered in Indonesia's unfinished future capital of Nusantara on Saturday to celebrate the country's 79 years of independence.

Russia August 17, 2024

Experts explain how Ukraine launched its own invasion of Russia

Ukraine launched the biggest invasion of Russia since World War Two when it breached Russia's Kursk region. Russia appears to have been taken by surprise.

Democratic Convention August 17, 2024

As DNC approaches, party remains at impasse with with anti-Israel 'uncommitted' movement

As the DNC approaches, some Democrats remain concerned about a potential lack of support from "uncommitted" voters, who are angry about U.S. backing for Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Georgia August 17, 2024

Bronze statue of Congressman John Lewis replaces more than 100-year-old Confederate monument

A large bronze statue of Congressman John Lewis, the late civil rights leader, was installed in Decatur, Georgia, where a monument to the Confederacy was removed in 2020.

United Kingdom August 14, 2024

Stonehenge’s ‘altar stone’ originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows

Scientists believed for more than a century that Stonehenge's central sandstone slab came from close to Wales, but new research shows that it matches sandstone formations of Scotland.

Afghanistan August 14, 2024

The Taliban is celebrating 3 years in power, but they’re not talking about Afghans

The Taliban celebrated 3 years in power on Wednesday at the Bargram base, a former U.S. air base that was at one time the center of America's war to unseat the group; women were not allowed to attend.

Japan August 14, 2024

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory, leaving citizens scared, confused

Japan issued its first “megaquake advisory" last week following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The strong quake increased the likelihood of another big one within the next 30 years.

Crime August 14, 2024

New Zealand food bank mistakenly distributes 'potentially lethal' amount of meth disguised as candy

Auckland City Mission, a charity in New Zealand, unknowingly distributed solid blocks of methamphetamine enclosed in candy wrappers, according to authorities.

Monkeypox August 14, 2024

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as authorities battle multiple variants

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the increasing spread of mpox a health emergency, warning the virus might spread across international borders.

Japan August 14, 2024

Japan PM Kishida says he will step down next month, paving way for new leader

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote. Japan will have a new prime minister when his term expires.