Sophie Kinsella, author of ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic,’ dies at 55
LONDON, UK – British author Sophie Kinsella, best known for her bubbly rom-com series “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” has died at the age of 55 after a battle with brain…
Machado’s daughter receives Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Venezuelan opposition leader
The daughter of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Wednesday on her mother’s behalf, delivering a speech emphasizing the fight for freedom…
Russia reports drone strike in Moscow region as Zelenskyy readies peace proposal
Ukraine and Russia continued overnight drone strikes into Wednesday, coinciding with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s preparations to submit an updated peace plan to U.S. officials. Russia’s Defense Ministry reported shooting…
US playwright Jeremy O. Harris released in Japan three weeks after alleged drug smuggling arrest
TOKYO, JAPAN – American playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris was released from detention in Japan three weeks after his arrest on suspicion of smuggling the psychedelic drug ecstasy. Harris,…
Boeing finalizes $8.3B acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems
Boeing has completed its $8.3 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, a leading supplier of fuselages and major aircraft structures. The deal, which includes taking on roughly $4 billion of Spirit’s…
Ukraine struggles to maintain power amid attacks and blackout conditions
Millions of Ukrainians are facing rolling blackouts and bitter cold as Russian drones and missiles continue a relentless campaign targeting the country’s energy infrastructure for the fourth winter in a…
US military conducts fighter jet patrol over Gulf of Venezuela amid rising scrutiny
WASHINGTON – The U.S. military conducted a flight of two F/A-18 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday, marking one of the closest instances that American warplanes have…
Hegseth says he may release boat strike video to congressional leaders
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced mounting pressure from lawmakers as he told congressional leaders he was still weighing whether to release the full, unedited video of a deadly…
Ukraine holds on to final eastern strongholds as Russia pushes to capture Donbas
KRAMATORSK, UKRAINE – In Kramatorsk, one of the last Ukrainian-held cities in eastern Donetsk, life grows increasingly dangerous as Russian forces push closer. Over the past month, local officials have…
Honduras requests arrest of ex-president Hernández following Trump’s pardon
TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS – Honduras Attorney General Johel Zelaya announced Monday that he has ordered local authorities and Interpol to enforce a 2023 arrest warrant for former President Juan Orlando Hernández,…