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 Police Brutality Is Keeping Protests Alive, Activist Says
Hong Kong has experienced its 16th consecutive weekend of protests as activists seek to force the Beijing-backed government to offer further democratic concessions.
Russia Says U.S. Could Cut Military Budget If It Stopped Attacking Nations
Sergey Shoigu said Russia will focus on weapons to level the playing field against overwhelming U.S. force.
GOP 'Running for Cover' Over Trump's Alleged Pressuring of Ukraine: Kerry
The former secretary of state called on the White House to release the transcript of the suspect phone call, calling it the only way to discover the truth.
Russia Mocks U.S. For 'Fantastic' Missiles That Failed to Stop Saudi Attack
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also suggested the U.S. strategy in the Middle East is collapsing.
Bolton a 'Troublemaker,' Trump 'Wise' to Remove Him: North Korean Official
Kim Myong Gil said Friday he welcomed Trump's suggestion that a "new method" could achieve success in talks between Washington and Pyongyang.
Saudi Arabia Doesn't Need U.S. To Defend It Against Iran, Rand Paul Says
The White House has been considering how to respond to the weekend's attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, which both Washington and Riyadh are blaming on Iran.
'Loner' College Student Jailed for Making 3D Printed Guns From Web Designs
Tendai Muswere, 26, claimed he was planning to use the weapons as props in a sci-fi film he was preparing to shoot.
Hong Kong Police Are Torturing Detained Protesters, Report Claims
More than 1,300 protesters have been arrested since the unrest began, and a new report has shed light on accusations of cruel and unusual punishment of detainees by police.
Trump Doesn't Want to Fight Iran, Ex-Navy SEAL Commander Says
Retired Admiral William McRaven said the president's team must draw on their expertise to provide Trump with a range of options to respond to the attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Trump Whistleblower Report May Show 'Abuse of Power': Supreme Court Lawyer
Neal Katyal suggested that the White House and Department of Justice are "contorting themselves backwards to try to hide this."
China's Military Expansion Is a 'Holy S***' Moment for US: Ex-SEAL Chief
Retired Admiral William McRaven said the U.S. must recognize that its military superiority over China is at risk of disappearing.
Trump's Climate Policies Will Be His Worst Legacy: Bob Kerrey
Two-time Senator Bob Kerrey says Trump's anti-environmentalism is a defining trait of the president.
NATO Superiority Over Russia Has 'Eroded,' U.S. General Warns
General Joseph Dunford said that the new NATO strategy adopted in May was part of the alliance's response to the growing Russian threat.
Trump Plaza Crash: Witnesses Describe Moment Driver Plowed Through Lobby
The black Mercedes smashed through the high-rise apartment building's lobby doors at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
China Warns U.S. Will 'Pay a Heavy Price' If It Helps Hong Kong Protesters
An editorial in the state-run China Daily said Beijing would not allow the U.S. to interfere in what it called its "internal affairs."
North Korea Could Have 40 Nuclear Warheads By 2020, Arms Watchdog Says
Dan Smith of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute suggested nuclear weapon development was continuing despite rapprochement with the U.S.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mocks 'Confused' U.S. After Trump Negotiation Claims
"These contradictory remarks are either a sign of their confused policies or is a trick to confuse the other side," Ali Khamenei said Tuesday.
Saudi Oil Attacks: Iran-backed Houthis Warn Foreigners of Further Strikes
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for Saturday's attack, but the U.S. has suggested that Iran is ultimately to blame.
Trump's NATO Attacks Are 'Dangerous' for Alliance: Former Secretary General
Anders Fogh Rasmussen told Newsweek that despite Trump's public condemnation, increased U.S. activity has helped the alliance become stronger than it was at the start of the president's term.
Donald Trump Stole Pancakes While Visiting Family, Cousin Claims
"I don't like the man at all," 79-year-old Alice Mackay—related to the president through his mother's family—said.
Republican Journalist Doesn't Want to Befriend Trump But Will Vote for Him
Kassy Dillon said that "results are more important than rhetoric" and that Trump's achievements to date mean he will keep her vote in 2020.
Trump's 'Locked and Loaded' Iran Threat Triggers Alarm Among Lawmakers
The weekend strike on the Saudi Abqaiq facility appears to have dashed any hopes of a detente between Washington and Tehran.
Trump's Iran Campaign Will Only Unite Country: Former Qatari PM
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani said Iranians won't crack under American economic pressure, and will look to play the long game instead.
Trump 'More Constructive' on Issues Behind 'Tough' Front: Finland President
Sauli Niinistö also warned that the rules-based liberal world order is "crumbling before our eyes," and required global cooperation to save it.
Ukrainian President Thanks Trump for Releasing Delayed Anti-Russian Funds
Volodymyr Zelensky also thanked the U.S. for its continued support, noting he hoped to visit the White House soon for a meeting with Trump.
Obama Adviser Says Bolton's Successor Will Struggle to Deal With Trump
"We have a president who seems to not want to hear anything other than 'yes,'" Susan Rice told MSNBC.
Omar, Sanders Condemn Netanyahu West Bank Annexation Plan
Netanyahu made his pledge on Tuesday in a bid to win over right-wing voters ahead of next week's election, which is expected to be close.
GOP Strategist Tells John Bolton to 'Speak the Truth' After Resignation
Trump announced Bolton's departure on Twitter on Tuesday, saying he had disagreed with "many" of his adviser's suggestions.
Russia Scrambles to Deny 'Highest Level' Access of 'CIA Spy'
The official, since named by Russian media, had reportedly been supplying intelligence to the U.S. for decades.
Russian Sailors Rescue North Korean Man Lost at Sea for 10 Hours
The man managed to keep himself afloat using two bits of plastic foam, surviving until the Russian vessel picked him up near the coast.