Iraq Cranks Up—Markets Hold Breath
Iraq’s oil minister says exports in early August hit about 2 million barrels per day, the highest since the war began, signaling relief for...
Catastrophe Alert Slams Tokyo’s Backyard
Japan’s weather agency issued its highest emergency rain warning near Tokyo after torrents triggered floods, landslides, and power cuts.Story HighlightsJapan Meteorological Agency raised a...
Ceuta Rumors Trigger EU Heat On Big Tech
False social media rumors about Ceuta helped trigger a migrant surge, and the European Union is now pressing Meta and TikTok to tighten fact-checking...
Sweden Nails Covert Kremlin Meddling
Sweden says it has broken up a Russian intelligence operation that targeted its decision-making and aimed to discredit Sweden, NATO, and the European Union.Quick...
Raging Flames Close Iconic Volcano
A fast-moving wildfire has forced Indonesia to close all access to Mount Bromo, one of East Java’s biggest tourist draws.Quick TakeMount Bromo National Park...
Wildfire Arrests Skyrocket — Kids Caught Up
France has arrested hundreds of people over wildfire cases this summer, and officials say some suspects face arson allegations while others are tied to...
Nigeria’s Big Rescue—The Missing Pieces
Nigeria’s security forces have freed 308 abducted people in what officials called the country’s largest same-day rescue, a rare win in the fight against...
Cartel Threat Freezes Avocado Pipeline
Mexico’s avocado shipments to the United States have been stopped again after U.S. officials tied the move to a security threat in Michoacán.Quick TakeThe...
K-9 Through Window—Standoff Over in Seconds
After a 40-minute standoff, body camera video shows police K-9 Midas leaping through a driver’s window to end the siege in seconds.Story HighlightsVancouver police...
Brazil-Built BYD Shocks U.S. Auto Politics
A Chinese automaker just rolled out a Brazilian-built car that runs on electricity, gasoline, and ethanol, raising big questions for American energy and auto...
