UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters

The United Kingdom will share classified blueprints to help Ukraine produce its own Storm Shadow long-range missiles. Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on Monday to confirm this support. Burnham said, "But today and every day, you prove that they have failed." This move helps Ukraine strike strategic targets more efficiently.

As U.S. vows 'economic D-Day', who are Iran's main trade partners?

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose unprecedented economic warfare and isolation on Tehran. As the U.S. vows an economic D-Day, many wonder who Iran’s main trade partners are. Lucy Fielder showed how these global ties might shift as the world watches how these tough new sanctions affect the region.

Zelenskiy says Russia is 'not ready' for ceasefire on grain ships

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia is not ready for a ceasefire on Black Sea grain ships. Zelenskiy said, "For (Russia), it's not about the grain. It's exclusively about their energy sector." Moscow wants to link any deal to stopping Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, but Zelenskiy rejected this.

Deportees who refused to exit a US flight in Liberia are sent to Equatorial Guinea

Six people deported by the United States to Liberia last week refused to leave their plane and were sent to Equatorial Guinea instead. The group included four Cuban men, a Brazilian man, and a Cameroonian woman. Meredyth Yoon said, "It was a really heartbreaking and chaotic scene when they arrived."

Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas

The Trump administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to impose a $103,265 fee on new H-1B visas. This move aims to make the high cost permanent for skilled foreign workers. Many companies rely on these visas, but critics said the program is abused to replace American workers with labor.

2 UN peacekeepers killed in an ambush in South Sudan

Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed on Monday when armed men ambushed a patrol in South Sudan. Three other peacekeepers and four staff members got injured during the attack near Pajut. Anita Kiki Gbeho said, "Such deadly violence targeting UNMISS personnel who are serving to support peace is unacceptable."

U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

The U.S. Marine Corps canceled the Ssangyong joint exercise with South Korea set for next month. South Korean officials said the move happened because of war demands in Iran. "The U.S. and South Korean Marine Corps are continuing close consultations regarding the future resumption," a spokesman said on Monday.

AfD turns 'Vespa of East Germany' into election campaign vehicle

Ulrich Siegmund led a motorcade on a blue moped in Quedlinburg on August 24. Nearly 5,000 people attended the AfD event ahead of the September 6 Saxony-Anhalt election. The party used the beloved Simson brand to appeal to East German identity. Siegmund said, "This Simson culture represents individual freedom of movement."

Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.

Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran. Mr. Bessent said last week that countries that continue to do business with Iran would face the "full might and force" of the U.S. government. These new steps aim to pressure Iran to negotiate an end to the war.

Syria and Israel Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks to Try to Ease Tensions

Syria and Israel held talks in Jordan on Sunday to ease tensions, mediated by the United States. The meeting followed recent Israeli strikes on a Syrian air base. Officials discussed stopping military operations and reviving security agreements. This marks a shift for President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now open to diplomacy.

Coinbase-backed crypto advocacy group endorses 32 US midterm candidates

Stand With Crypto, a group backed by Coinbase, endorsed 32 congressional candidates on Monday for the November midterm elections. The group hopes to return industry-friendly lawmakers to office to help pass new crypto legislation. Executive director Mason Lynaugh said, "I think we can be the difference maker in some of these."

Social media goes into overdrive with Lindsay Clancy conspiracy theories

Social media is buzzing with conspiracy theories as the Lindsay Clancy trial nears its end. Viewers are questioning evidence and maternal mental healthcare online. “Obsessive engagement with trials is as old as the media,” said Whitney Phillips. Experts say algorithms now push this content to many people, fueling intense public debate.