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.
Trump Appointed Sondland Because He Gave $1M to Inauguration: McFaul
Sondland has emerged as a central figure in the impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump over his contact with Ukraine.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Vow 'Decisive' Action to Suppress Protests
At least six people have so far been killed in the unrest, which erupted last week over increases in the price of gasoline.
Trump Will Resign Blaming Health Before House Can Impeach Him: Dem Activist
Trump underwent a two-hour medical check up on Friday that did not appear on his schedule and had not been announced to the press.
Trump Didn't Stand up to Saudis Over Khashoggi Because of Oil Prices: Book
The president publicly backed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the aftermath of the killing despite evidence of his involvement.
Hong Kong University Siege Photos Show Police Storming Campus
Police pushed onto the Polytechnic University campus early on Monday in an effort to end the standoff with anti-government students who have occupied the site.
U.S. Troops Will Die If They Remain in Syria, Bashar Al-Assad Warns
President Donald Trump has said a force of Americans will remain in the east of the country to guard the oil fields there.
Trump's China Trade War Is Not Solving Biggest U.S. Problems: Ex-Ambassador
The president has said that a deal to end his long-running trade war with Beijing is close at hand, but has Trump succeeded in his goal of bringing China to heel?
Trump Dismisses Impeachment As 'Dead,' but Faces Week of Damaging Hearings
The president seized on comments made by Ukraine's foreign minister to claim exoneration, but explosive public hearings will continue throughout the coming week.
Joe Biden Damns America's Inaction After Santa Clarita School Shooting
Two students were killed and three injured at a high school in Santa Clarita, California, on Thursday by a student shooter.
U.S. Vows to Defend South Korea After Pyongyang Threatens Force
North Korea has lodged multiple protests over planned joint U.S.-South Korean war games, and said Wednesday it would respond to force in kind.
Russia Sets up Syria Base in City Where Americans Were Pelted With Stones
The base's commander said the "aviation commandant's office" will allow Russian helicopters to support patrols in the Turkish border region.
Hong Kong Unrest Threatens Mental Health Epidemic Among Young: Advocates
Five months of protests is taking its toll among young people heading to the front lines, who risk serious injury, arrest or even death.
Lindsey Graham Blasted for Blocking Armenian Genocide Resolution
The 20th century genocide killed more than 1 million people, and the Turkish government still denies it occurred.
Turkey's Erdogan Is Not a U.S. Ally, Former Diplomat Warns
Richard Haass said Trump's meeting with Erdogan in Washington is further evidence of the president's affinity for authoritarians.
West Can Expect Major ISIS Attacks Thanks to Syria Failure: Kurdish General
General Mazloum Kobani said the Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria has opened up new opportunities for ISIS remnants.
Trump's Foreign Policy Is 'The Greatest Thing' for Putin, Intel Expert Says
Former U.S. Navy intelligence and counter-terrorism specialist Malcolm Nance suggested, "Putin leads Donald Trump around on a leash."
Trump and Erdogan Prepare to Meet As Fighting in Syria Flouts Ceasefire
Erdogan complained Tuesday that neither the U.S. nor Russia has been able to "clean" the Kudish-led forces out of Turkey's invasion zone.
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.