David Brennan
Senior Reporter
David Brennan is currently a Senior Reporter for Newsweek covering world politics and current affairs. Prior to joining Newsweek in early 2018, he reported on British politics and global current affairs as a staff writer at International Business Times. He has also held reporting roles at a selection of trade publications covering the healthcare, transport and property industries. Originally from London, David graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2012 where he studied history. You can contact him at d.brennan@newsweek.com.
Hong Kong Protester Shot by Police Deserved It, Chinese Newspaper Says
Violent clashes on Monday left two people in critical condition—one shot by police and one set on fire by anti-government protesters.
Israel's Killing of Top Gaza Militant Raises Fear of Violent Escalation
Baha Abu Al-Atta, a top commander for the Islamic Jihad organization, was killed alongside his wife on Tuesday in an Israel airstrike.
Five Key Ukraine Players Have Resigned Since Trump Scandal Broke
Testimony from key officials has thus far been damning for President Donald Trump and his aides who ran the White House's parallel Ukraine policy.
Trump's Syrian Oil Deployment 'Tantamount to Robbery,' Russia Says
The U.S. is set to deploy some 600 soldiers to guard eastern Syria's oil fields against Islamic State remnants, though Trump has said he wants to bring in a U.S. company to develop the resources.
Syria's Assad Dismisses War Crimes Allegations in Rare Interview
Assad's forces have used tactics including indiscriminate bombing, chemical weapons and mass disappearances in their effort to bring all of Syria back under the dictator's control.
Khashoggi's Editor Slams Uber CEO, Says Comment Shows 'Spiritual Rot'
Dara Khosrowshahi said the murder was a "mistake" and suggested that the Saudi government has taken the fallout "seriously."
Ilhan Omar Condemns 'Coup' in Bolivia as Evo Morales Steps Down
President Evo Morales said Sunday he would resign after the military and police called on him to step down following weeks of unrest over his alleged rigging of last month's presidential election.
Hong Kong Activists Vow to 'Bring Justice' After Student Dies
Activists are demanding an investigation into the death of Chow Tsz-lok, 22, who fell from a car park last weekend under mysterious circumstances.
'Blind' Solidarity With U.S. Will Put Europe in a 'Coma': Russian Lawmaker
Macron warned this week that the NATO alliance was experiencing "brain death" as a result of erratic U.S. foreign policy.
Police Officer Involved in Operation Against El Chapo's Son Killed
The 30-year-old officer, named only as Eduardo N., was killed on Wednesday in the city of Culiacan, Sinaloa.
Iran Has Advantage Over U.S. in Middle East Via Asymmetric Forces: Report
The International Institute for Strategic Studies said Tehran has established a regional network of some 200,000 fighters.
China Sentences Fentanyl Smuggler to Death in Bid to Appease Trump
Trump has repeatedly called on China to do more to stem the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., where it is helping drive the opioid crisis.
North Korea Warns American 'War Exercise' Violates Trump's Vow to Kim
Pyongyang warned that the planned aerial drill will "throw a wet blanket" on struggling negotiations.
Trump Withdrawal From Paris Accord Will Leave U.S. 'Edged Out': Macron
The French president warned that America's withdrawal will not derail the initiative, and said he deplores such a move.
Anthony Scaramucci Calls on Americans to Leave Donald Trump's 'Cult'
The former White House communications director admitted that his past support for the administration was a mistake.
Politician Stabbed in Hong Kong Is Fifth Election Candidate Attacked
Junis Ho was attacked on Wednesday morning while campaigning for local elections to be held at the end of this month.
Ex-GOP Rep Says Graham Should Resign After Dismissing Sondland Transcript
Graham said Tuesday that evidence against Trump from Gordon Sondland's testimony was a "bunch of BS."
Trump's Iran Treatment Means U.S. Will Remain the 'Great Satan' for Decades
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the storming of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, an event that marked the start of a decades-long stand off between Washington and Iran.
Israeli Court Allows Deportation of Human Rights Official for BDS Support
The Israeli government and right-wing NGOs have sought to suppress the pro-Palestinian boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.
Marie Yovanovitch Transcript Shows Trump Is a 'Thug': Former Prosecutor
The former ambassador to Ukraine told House investigators she was the victim of a smear campaign by some of the president's most senior advisers.
Trump, Paul Are Inciting Violence Via Whistleblower Pressure: Ex-GOP Aide
Speaking at a Trump rally in Kentucky, Sen. Rand Paul claimed to know the identity of the whistleblower and called on the media to unmask them.
Any Country Hosting U.S. May Be Targeted in a War With Iran, Military Says
Iran is widely expected to make extensive use of its special operation forces and regional proxy militias in a hypothetical future war with the U.S.
U.S. And Russia at 'Colossal' Danger of Conflict, Mikhail Gorbachev Warns
Gorbachev signed several pivotal anti-nuclear proliferation agreements with the U.S. during his time as the last leader of the Soviet Union.
US Is in 'Seriously Dark Times' After Trump Ukraine Defense: Ex-Ethics Head
On Sunday the president claimed that even if he did push the Ukrainian president for a quid pro quo, it would not be an impeachable offense.
Russia Claims U.S. Will Smuggle $30 Million of Oil Out of Syria Every Month
Foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the international community had the right to question the U.S. policy.
Trump Is 'The Best American President,' Syrian Leader Bashar Al-Assad Says
The dictator suggested Trump's transactional foreign policy is illustrative of America's global approach.
U.S. Not Willing to Become 'a Real Enemy of China,' State Media Says
On Tuesday, the Senate unanimously agreed to a new bill fortifying U.S. support for Taiwan, which Beijing considers a future part of a unified China.
Woman Plunges to Her Death Off Cruise Ship
The unnamed woman in her 40s fell from the MS Finnmarken ship in Norway on Wednesday evening and died in hospital on Thursday.
Kim Pushing 'Maximum Pressure' Campaign Against Trump With Latest Test
North Korea fired two missiles into the sea off its eastern coast on Thursday as denuclearization negotiations with the U.S. remain stalled.
ISIS Spy Who Betrayed Baghdadi Was Under Pressure From Family: SDF Chief
The unnamed informant's family reportedly suffered under Islamic State rule prompting him to seek revenge, General Mazloum Abdi said.