Trump orders cuts to US-South Korea drills, citing ties with Kim Jong Un

Trump scales back US-South Korea military exercises1:09

• Donald Trumpassertion

  Joint military exercises are too costly and endanger his relationship with North Korea's leader.

• Jake Kwanassertion

  The exercises are a core symbol of the U.S.-South Korea alliance, but Trump views the relationship as unfair financially.

• Jake Kwanopinion

  South Korea's reluctance to join U.S. efforts on Iran may stem from a desire to maintain future relations with Tehran.

• Jake Kwanspeculation

  Some experts worry Trump might tacitly accept North Korea's nuclear program in exchange for scaling down troops or exercises.

Russia-Ukraine intensified strikes and drone attacks8:40

Russia has intensified missile attacks across Ukraine while Ukraine has ramped up drone strikes deep inside Russian territory, with hundreds of Ukrainian drones reportedly launched overnight.

Brazil presidential election between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro1:36

Brazil's presidential campaign has begun with incumbent Lula facing Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, in a race focused heavily on sovereignty and patriotism.

Influencers bitten by sharks filming viral videos1:36

• Dr. Christian Partonassertion

  Approaching sharks causes stress hormone spikes that can weaken immune systems or lead to death.

• Ocean Ramseyassertion

  Her content aims to protect sharks, not gain views, and she denies harming them.

U.S.-Iran memorandum deadline passes with little progress22:24

• Abbas Araghchiassertion

  Negotiations on the Strait's management and its reopening are separate issues requiring U.S. compliance.

• Donald Trumpassertion

  The blockade will remain to prevent a state sponsor of terror from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

• Dr. Rang Alaldeenopinion

  The agreement is a fragile partial success that sets guiding principles rather than clear terms.

Four Antonello da Messina paintings stolen in Sicily19:39

Four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in his hometown of Messina, Sicily, with experts suggesting the theft was meticulously planned, possibly for the illicit art market.

Cameroon wins first Women's Africa Cup of Nations1:36

Cameroon defeated Malawi three-nil to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, with both teams showing improved parity and support for women's football on the continent.