Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage

11 missing after ships struck off Bulgaria in latest Black Sea attack

SOFIA, Bulgaria—Eleven people are missing after two merchant ships were struck off the Bulgarian coast on Tuesday in the latest spillover from the Ukraine war in the Black Sea. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador after drones struck a Ukrainian-owned cargo ship. Another vessel was also hit and sank further north off the coast

Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder

Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.

Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen struck a fuel depot near the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa.

ICC sets Duterte trial schedule, to consider breaks for family visits

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Tuesday set the sitting schedule for former President Rodrigo Duterte’s trial, initially covering the first week of proceedings. During the chamber’s fourth status conference, Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said the schedule for the trial’s first week, Nov. 30 to Dec. 4, would consist

Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya builds 400-company network to help refugees find jobs

Hamdi Ulukaya arrived in the United States in 1994, overcoming significant language and cultural obstacles. He founded Chobani, prioritizing the hiring of refugees to combat their employment challenges. In 2016, he initiated Tent to enhance job prospects for refugees within multiple industries. Collaborating with UNHCR, Ulukaya aims to forge connections between refugees and jobs, facilitating their economic incorporation into local communities.

Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations

Guilfoyle the allegations of improper conduct are "false" and being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime".

Billionaire wins appeal overturning A$23.4 million tax bill tied to Tasmania's Woolnorth dairy estate

A Full Court in Tasmania has overturned a significant tax assessment against companies related to Xianfeng Lu. The decision cancels a A$23.4 million stamp duty bill that included penalties and interest. This dispute originated from the 2016 purchase of the Woolnorth dairy estate, bought for A$280 million. The ruling removes a major financial liability for the companies managing the property in north-west Tasmania.

Selma Blair's lawyers call her 'gold standard' after she assaulted Delta staff and then a cop; Judge Indira Khan says no special treatment for a celebrity

Spanish royals make sensitive visit to migrant crisis-hit Ceuta

CEUTA, Spain—Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia make a diplomatically sensitive visit to Ceuta on Tuesday in support of a city mired in crisis since July’s migrant rush from Morocco. Their trip will mark the first royal visit since 2007 when a diplomatic crisis erupted with neighboring Morocco, which claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Spain’s

Shreveport's former Libbey Glass plant faces demolition, with 95% of materials set for recycling

Full-scale demolition of the former Libbey Glass plant in Shreveport is now underway and progressing. Environmental contaminants have been cleared over the 54-acre site, allowing for redevelopment opportunities. Demolition teams are set to dismantle the industrial silos that have dominated the skyline for decades. Local authorities expect increased truck traffic around Jewella Avenue until mid-2027 due to construction activities.

California’s Rancho Cariñoso beachfront horse ranch sells for $22.55M after $109M asking price

Rancho Cariñoso was sold at auction for $22.55 million after previously being listed for $109 million. This estate features 4.2 acres of land and nearly an acre of private beachfront. The property includes a main house, equestrian facilities, and is near the Santa Barbara Polo Club. The auction indicated a significant discrepancy between initial valuation and buyer willingness to pay.

Kentucky man dies without a will, court awards widow half of $2.33 million accounts

A Kentucky appeals court has upheld a widow’s right to half of her late husband’s $2.33 million investment accounts, despite his children being named as beneficiaries. William E. Perrine died without a will in 2024. The court also ruled that his widow, Nancy, was entitled to half of $126,000 gifted to his children and grandchildren shortly before his death.