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.
'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.
Who Is John Eisenberg? Trump Lawyer Restricted Ukraine Transcript Access
Vindman complained to Eisenberg—the White House legal adviser for national security issues—about the administration's approach to Ukraine at least twice.
Local Leaders Blame Bolsonaro, Allies for Spiking Police Killings in Brazil
More than 1,250 people have been killed by police this year under the watch of the far-right president, who came to office promising a zero-tolerance approach to crime.
Armenian Genocide Bill: Mike Pence's Brother, Ilhan Omar Withheld Support
Two bills passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support on Tuesday, one recognizing the Armenian genocide and the other calling for sanctions on Turkish officials.
Trump Ukraine Transcript Gaps Like Nixon's Missing Tapes: Professor
The Watergate special counsel investigation found an 18.5 minute gap in Nixon's recorded phone calls, which Harvard Law School professor Laurence Tribe compared to gaps in the Trump-Zelenskiy memo.
Ilhan Omar Refuses to Back Turkey Armenian Genocide Vote
The House voted overwhelmingly to support the bill recognizing the early 20th century genocide, in which more than 1 million Armenians are thought to have been killed.
Trump's Ukraine Transcript: Vindman Says There Are Key Points Missing
Vindman sat in on the July phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and was concerned about what was discussed.
Fox News Guest John Yoo Accuses Vindman of 'Espionage' Ahead of Testimony
John Yoo, who penned the infamous Bush-era "Torture Memos," suggested that Vindman's Ukrainian background should be cause for concern.
Vindman Will Be a 'Star Witness' for Ukraine Probe: Former SDNY Prosecutor
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman was on the call between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart and raised concerns about the conversation to a superior.