International

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely
Security and semiconductors are among Taiwan's priorities, as the island considers the presidential candidates' policies and possible impacts on the island, which China repeatedly threatens to invade.
Breaking community defends b-girl Raygun and is hopeful for return to Olympic program
In a show of support on Sunday, the head judge of the breaking competition said 36-year-old university professor Rachael Gunn was just trying to be original. And the breaking federation says it has offered mental health support in the wake of online criticism.
Ukraine's president indirectly confirms daring military incursion onto Russian soil
Days after Ukraine began a surprise military incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region, Zelenskyy broke the government’s silence on it late Saturday by indirectly acknowledging ongoing military actions to “push the war out into the aggressor’s territory” in his nightly address.
The U.S. men’s basketball team topples France to win its fifth straight Olympic gold
The Americans’ streak of dominance in Olympic men’s basketball has only grown more impressive as international basketball has become more competitive than ever. The U.S. defeated host France 98-87.
Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea
South Korea’s military says North Korea is again flying balloons likely carrying trash toward the South, adding to a bizarre psychological warfare campaign amid tensions between the war-divided rivals.
‘Vibes don’t save lives’: Minnesota uncommitted delegate wants Harris-Walz to promise cease-fire, arms embargo in Gaza
Minnesota uncommitted delegate Asma Mohammed says the Harris-Walz campaign is missing an opportunity to talk about the Israel-Hamas war.
In a surprise attack, Ukraine sends a large force into western Russia
Ukrainian soldiers appear to be several miles inside Russia’s Kursk region, where they are in several villages. Russia’s top military official says some 1,000 Ukrainian troops are taking part.