GLOBAL HEADLINES: TODAY'S TOP NEWS

A political crisis/turmoil/standoff is brewing in France/Italy/Brazil as opposition/protesters/citizens take to the streets demanding/protesting/rallying for political/economic/social reform/change/justice. Meanwhile, a groundbreaking discovery/invention/technology has been made in the field of medicine/space exploration/computer science, potential

A major earthquake/volcanic eruption/landslide has devastated/struck/hit the region/area/country of Syria/Haiti/Indonesia. Rescue efforts are underway/ongoing/in progress as emergency services/aid workers/first responders race to assist/help/reach those affected/injured/trapped. Meanwhile, in the U.S./Europe/Asia, a political scandal/economic crisi