North Korea Rejects Trump’s Letter to Kim: Report
North Korean officials reportedly rejected a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump intended to open the door for dialogue with North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un. Newsweek reached out to the White House and North Korean embassy in China with an emailed request for comment outside of office hours. Why It Matters During his […]
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US Ally Seeks China’s Help in Dealing With North Korea
South Korea’s newly minted President Lee Jae-myung, during his first conversation with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping Tuesday, asked for help reining in North Korea’s Kim Jong Un regime. Lee, who, during the recent campaign, championed a pragmatic approach to diplomacy, hopes Beijing will use its influence as North Korea’s longtime benefactor to push that country […]
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Who Are the Suspects Charged in North Carolina Deadly Mass Shooting?
Eight young adults have been charged in connection with a mass shooting at a North Carolina house party earlier this month, with four facing more than 10 counts of attempted first-degree murder, according to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office. Several others have been charged with aiding and abetting and accessary. Newsweek has reached out to […]
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Mystery of ‘Very Odd’ North American Sea Monster Cracked
An iconic and much-loved ancient sea monster has been revealed to be an entirely new and “very odd” species of plesiosaur—solving a nearly 40-year-old fossil mystery. Traskasaura sandrae, which lived some 85 million years ago around what is today Canada’s Vancouver Island, grew to at least 39 feet long. Like other plesiosaurs, it had a […]
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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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