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Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González waves to supporters during a political event at a square in the Hatillo municipality of Caracas, Venezuela, June 19, 2024.

Venezuelan opposition candidate González has left the country for asylum in Spain

The departure of Edmundo González, who Venezuela’s opposition and several foreign governments consider the legitimate winner of July’s presidential race, was announced by Venezuela's vice president.

Bjoern Hoecke top candidate in Thuringia of the far-right Alternative for Germany, AfD, party waves to supporters during an election campaign rally in Suhl, Germany, Aug. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

5 takeaways from Germany's regional elections after far right makes historic gains

The Alternative for Germany party made huge gains in two eastern states, handing the German far right its best results since World War II.

Mina al-Najar, who is almost 3, received a liver transplant in April and needs surgery for complications. Her parents believed she was on an evacuation list but that turned out not to be the case. Her parents, reached by phone this week, say her only hope is medical evacuation

Children in Gaza who need medical care are not being allowed to evacuate, say aid groups

Aid groups that help families get a sick or injured child to another country for care say obtaining approval from Israel for the child and an adult companion to leave has become intensely difficult.

In this photo taken on Aug. 4, 2024, the Ukrainian Air Force's F-16 fighter jet flies in an undisclosed location in Ukraine.

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed

The crash was the first reported loss of an F-16 in Ukraine, where they arrived at the end of last month. At least six of the warplanes are believed to have been delivered.

Critics wary as China promises tighter fentanyl controls

Chinese factories churn out many of the chemicals used to make fentanyl that kills 70,000 people each year in the U.S. China's government says new regulations are coming but critics are skeptical.

Meta takes down more accounts tied to Iranian hackers targeting the U.S. election

The company says the hackers posed as tech support to target people affiliated with President Biden and Donald Trump, in the latest evidence of Iran’s attempts to influence the 2024 election.

From China to Appalachia: An unlikely musical fusion that's got young people hooked

A new album combines Appalachian music with Chinese folk music. Young people can't get enough.

Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at the 46th International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees on Aug. 13 in Los Angeles.

Tim Walz made an impression in China, students and teachers say

Vice President Harris’ running mate has lived in China and traveled there many times. His relationship with the country has been under scrutiny, especially from Republicans.

Vietnamese President To Lam is shown waiting for the arrival of Japanese former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, on July 25, 2024.

'No stone unturned': Vietnam's new party boss extends his anti-corruption campaign

The new Vietnamese leader's pragmatic approach to ideology and diplomacy may see Vietnam become more confident in pursuing its national interests. But preserving the anti-corruption campaign is paramount.

Buildings at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. campus in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on July 16.

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.

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