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.
North Korea Claims No Coronavirus Cases Despite Soldier Death Reports
The NK Daily website said that 180 soldiers succumbed to the outbreak in January and February, but Pyongyang is yet to confirm a single case.
Trump Lawyer Claims There Was Nothing Wrong With Edited Biden Video
The clip—shared by Trump on Sunday—appeared to show Biden endorsing the president for the coming election.
U.S. Has Increased Major Arms Exports by 23 Percent in Five Years: Watchdog
Just over half of all American arms exports went to the Middle East, some helping Saudi Arabia and the UAE continue their war in Yemen.
Orban's Anti-Roma Campaign Is Being Legitimized by Trump: Activist
Orban is resisting a court order to pay compensation to Roma children who were segregated at a school in the east of the country.
U.S. Embassy in Tunisia Suicide Attack Kills at Least One: Local Media
Local media reported that a suicide bomber on a moped blew himself up near a group of police outside the embassy.
Sanders Getting 7 Times More Positive Russian Coverage Than Biden—Analysis
Russia is believed to be working to boost Sanders in the Democratic primaries while also supporting President Donald Trump's re-election bid.
Pentagon Failed to Collect Payment for $1bn in Supplies to Allies: Report
The Government Accountability Office said outstanding bills included those for fuel and bombs provided to Saudi Arabia and the UAE for the war in Yemen.
Nuclear Proliferation Treaty at 50: Hundreds of Warheads Are Outside Deal
There are believed to be some 14,000 nuclear warheads worldwide, 90 percent of which belong to the U.S. or Russia.
'Putin's Chef' Submits Declaration to U.S. Court Over Election Meddling
Yevgeny Prigozhin is one of those accused of interfering in the 2016 presidential election via his Concord Management and Consulting company.
Why Doesn't Joe Biden Have Secret Service Protection?
Two anti-dairy protesters interrupted the former vice president's speech in California on Super Tuesday.
Will Mike Bloomberg Throw His Campaign Machine Behind Joe Biden?
The New York billionaire boasts huge personal wealth and extensive campaign infrastructure that could supercharge Biden's campaign following his Super Tuesday surge.
Coronavirus Infects 23 Iranian MPs As Ayatollah Orders Military to Assist
Iran's coronavirus outbreak is unique in taking hold among Iranian lawmakers and senior regime officials.
Trump Asks If Flu Vaccine Would Would Work Against Coronavirus, Told 'No'
The president also repeatedly pushed pharmaceutical executives on how quickly they could create a vaccine for the illness.
Democratic Delegate Count: Primary Results For Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden
The candidates are battling for a majority of 3,979 pledged delegates, meaning the magic number to secure the nomination is 1,991 delegates.
Ex-Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher Would Campaign for Trump If Asked
Gallagher said that without the president's intervention in his case, "I believe I'd be in prison for life."
Iran Rejects Trump Offer of Help on Coronavirus as Ayatollah Aide Dies
Iran is one of the worst affected nations with 1,501 confirmed cases and the highest death toll outside of China at 66.
Taliban Must Have Read 'Art of the Deal' Pre-Peace Agreement: Ex-Ambassador
The deal could see all U.S. and NATO troops leave the country within 14 months, ending America's longest-running conflict.
Sanders Three Times More Popular Than Biden Among Young Black Voters: Poll
Though beaten in the under-45 demographic, Biden still leads Sanders comfortably among older black voters.
U.S. Should Threaten Russia to Secure Idlib Ceasefire, Former Envoy Says
The conflict in northwestern Syria is in danger of spilling over after a Syrian airstrike killed 33 Turkish soldiers on Thursday.
Trump CDC's 'Horrific' Inaction on Coronavirus Could Cost Lives, Rep. Says
California Rep. John Garamendi argued that the CDC has allowed the virus to spread through poor testing protocols.
'We Are Overwhelmed': Doctors in Syria's Idlib Are 'Powerless,' MSF Says
Médecins Sans Frontières said "indiscriminate" assault have left the medical system at a breaking point.
Warren Wants to Use Money for Trump's 'Racist' Wall to Fight Coronavirus
The presidential hopeful said the Trump administration's response to the crisis is "all about politics."
Trump Is 'Ignorant' About Coronavirus: WHO Official
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel said that Trump's Wednesday briefing revealed "how little he actually knows" about the outbreak.
U.S. Demand for Syria Ceasefire Ignored By Turkey and Russia
Syrian regime forces are pushing into the northwestern region of Idlib, the last significant area still under rebel control.
Trump Is 'Attacking Every American' by Criticizing Stone Foreperson: Juror
Seth Cousins rejected suggestions that foreperson Tomeka Hart was biased against the president and Stone.
Trump Tweets 'Russia Wants Him to Win' About Bernie Sanders
Reports published last week indicated that Russia is seeking to boost both Sanders and Trump in this year's race for the White House.
U.S. and India Remain Far Apart on Key Issues Despite Trump Visit: Experts
Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were unable to announce progress on a long-awaited trade deal despite a warm welcome for the U.S. president.
Russian Politicians Condemn 'Sick' Pentagon After Nuclear Drill
Last week, the Pentagon ran a simulation of a "limited" nuclear exchange between the U.S. and Russia.
Military Will Study Brain Injuries From Iran Attack for Years: Pentagon
Joint Staff Surgeon Air Force Brigadier General Paul Friedrichs said it was "extraordinary" that no American soldiers were seriously injured in the January attack.
Joe Biden Claims to Have Worked on Paris Deal with Dead Chinese Leader
Biden said he worked with former premier Deng Xiaoping on the agreement, which was signed some 19 years after Deng died.
