David Brennan
News Reporter
David Brennan is currently a World News reporter for Newsweek based in London, U.K. Prior to joining Newsweek in early 2017, 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.
Malaysia Has No Gay People, Tourism Minister Claims
“I don't think we have anything like that in our country,” Mohamaddin Ketapi, Malaysia’s travel minister said, referencing gay people.
U.S. Bombs Killed Hundreds of Yemeni Civilians: Report
American-made weapons were likely used in at least 25 unlawful attacks on civilians between April 2015 and April 2018, according to a new report by human rights groups.
Final Mueller Indictments May Come Friday: John Brennan
Brennan said he expected "the final indictments, as well as the report to the attorney general” very soon.
Trump's Personal Secretary Could Be 'End of Trump'
"She knows everyone. She knows the role they play. She knows who said what and when," Omarosa Manigault Newman told MSNBC’s Chris Matthews
Ocasio-Cortez: Dems Accept 'Racism' in Wall Compromise
“The entire premise of a wall is not based in fact,” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.
Man Eaten by Pet Lion He Kept for Breeding
Michal Prasek, 34, kept two lions in homemade cages in his backyard.
Rape Survivor Told by TripAdvisor to Review Rapist
“It left me feeling shattered, hopeless and alone,” the woman said.
Justin Trudeau Loses Another Female Cabinet Member
Treasury Board President Jane Philpott resigned Monday, saying she could no longer support the government.
Sanders: Democrats Aim to Distract From 'Baby Killing'
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders called the Democrats' investigations into the president and his inner circle “disgraceful and abusive” and a tactic to distract from their "radical agenda.”
MS-13 Cops Fleeing El Salvador Gang, Settling in U.S.
At least 21 police officers are in the process of claiming asylum and settling in the U.S., a new investigation reveals.
John Hickenlooper Joins Crowded 2020 Democratic Field
“Join me and we'll repair the damage done to our country and be stronger than ever,” the former Colorado governor said.
'God Bless You All!': Trump Warns of More Tornadoes
Around 38,000 people across Alabama and Georgia were left without power on Sunday.
Four Americans Die in Helicopter Crash in Kenya
The four Americans were visiting the Central Island National Park when the accident occurred.
Trump Knows Walls Are Closing In: Ex-Presidential Aide
"The Democrats are now preparing to pounce," said David Gergen, a former White House adviser to four presidents.
Fox Host Praises Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Venezuela
“There should be no Democrats on the fence on this issue,” Fox News Business host Trish Regan argued.
Meadows-Patton Moment Like Slave Auction: MSNBC Guests
Sophie A. Nelson called the incident "the most ridiculous thing I’ve seen the Republican party do in a really long time."
Trump Left North Korea Meet 'Tiny Empty-handed': Kimmel
"Maybe these guys just went over there to eat," the comedian mused.
Trump Can't Keep Ivanka and Jared Off Limits: Christie
Chris Christie, the former governor or New Jersey, said Democrats would "bring everybody they think they have to bring in," including the president's family members and close associates.
Was Donald Trump’s North Korea Summit a Failure?
The president's meeting with Kim Jong Un ended early with no joint agreement signed and little material progress made in denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.
Trump Hints at Possible End to India-Pakistan Clashes
The president said peace was "probably going to be happening" despite reports of continuing exchanges of weapons fire along the disputed Kashmir border.
Trump's North Korea Summit Ends Early With No Deal
Explaining the failure to reach an agreement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump told reporters, “Sometimes you have to walk.”
Suicide Drones: Are Loitering Missiles War's Future?
So-called "loitering munitions" can wait for a target to emerge for hours at a time.
Black Market Accounts for 20 Percent of Russian GDP
The Russian black market is the same size as its total federal spending budget for 2019.
U.S. in Syria: Why Is White House Leaving 200 Troops?
The White House has not clarified what the stay-behind mission will entail, nor how long it will last.
Dozens Die Trapped in Blazing Bangladesh Apartments
The death toll is expected to rise as emergency workers clear the destroyed buildings.
Jussie Smollett Turns Himself In, Faces Class 4 Felony
The "Empire" actor is accused of filing a false police report over an alleged assault last month.
Man Goes On Knife Rampage, Attacks and Stabs Commuters
Local police said the man was subdued by officers and bystanders.
Author: Catholic Abuse Cover-Up Linked to Gay Culture
Author Frédéric Martel said clergy are "terrified" that investigations into suspected abusers may uncover their own homosexuality.
CNN's Lemon: Donald Trump Will Politicize Smollett Case
Lemon said the actor's apparent assault hoax will be used by Trump and his allies to push their conservative agenda.
China Military Threat Growing 'Every Day': Taiwan
"It's not just Taiwan's interests at stake, it's the whole region's or even the whole world's," said President Tsai Ing-wen.
Vladimir Putin Threatens to Aim Missiles at U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. leaders should consider the “range and speed of our prospective weapons” before threatening Russia.
EU Politicians Break Into Air Base Holding U.S. Nukes
Three politicians were arrested following Wednesday's action.
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