North Korean Ship Damaged on Launch in Blow to Kim’s Navy Ambitions
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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Which NASCAR Pit Crew Bagged Staggering $100,000 Prize In North Wilkesboro?
By Lydia Mee is a contributing sports writer located in the West Midlands, England. Her focus is on F1 and NASCAR. She has in-depth knowledge of Motorsport as a whole. Lydia joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written Motorsport content for Sports Illustrated. You can get in touch with Lydia by emailing, l.mee@newsweek.com. You […]
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US Satellites Capture New North Korean Destroyer Under Construction
New satellite imagery shows North Korea is building another destroyer for its navy. Newsweek reached out to the North Korean embassy in China with an emailed request for comment. Why It Matters North Korea is moving to modernize its armed forces, including its navy—a modest fleet largely made up of aging warships and smaller fast […]
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Rock Climbers Die After Falling Down Ravine in North Cascades National Park
By Daniel Orton is a Live News Editor based in London. He helps to oversee a team of reporters covering a wide range of topics, from crime and U.S. politics to infrastructure and international news. His team also focuses on breaking news and exploring new story formats in visual and interactive journalism. Daniel re-joined Newsweek […]
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Amber Alert in North Carolina for Abducted One-Year-Old
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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North Carolina University Shooting: What We Know
An official statement from Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in North Carolina confirms that a shooting occurred early Sunday morning at the center of campus following Yard Fest, part of the school’s Viking Fest celebrations. Six people were injured and one person was killed. Newsweek reached out to the ECSU Director of Public Safety-Chief Dr. […]
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US Prepares South Korea To Face Nuclear Attack by North
The United States has recently provided military training to South Korea, its treaty ally in Northeast Asia, for operating under a nuclear attack that might be launched by North Korea. Newsweek has reached out to the North Korean Embassy in China for comment by email. Why It Matters North Korea is one of the nine […]
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Mpox Found in North Carolina Sewage: What to Know
Health providers and the public have been urged to be on the alert for mpox cases after particles were detected in several sewage samples in North Carolina. The risk to the public is low at this time, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) said in a news release on Tuesday. Why […]
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North Korea Sent Russia Over 15,000 Containers of Munitions: Analysis
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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Satellite Images May Show North Korea’s Biggest Warship Ever
North Korea may be building its largest warship to date, new satellite imagery shows, after Pyongyang pledged to invest heavily in its navy as part of a wide-ranging military buildup. Why It Matters North Korea has forged ahead with myriad military programs, including bolstering its naval power, and has pressed for rapid upgrades to its […]
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