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Paraguay’s president, Santiago Peña, resigned on November 5 after a banking crisis led to the freezing of savings for 3 million citizens. The crisis centered on Ueno Bank, which had grown rapidly under his administration.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on November 5 that he would commute the death sentences of all 548 inmates on death row to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, calling it the largest mass clemency in U.S. history.
Bob Dylan visited Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Wednesday, exchanging gifts and having a brief private meeting. The encounter took place during Dylan’s Italian tour and was confirmed by the Vatican. Pope Leo gave Dylan a rosary, and Dylan presented the pope with a copy of his autobiography, Chronicles: Volume One.
Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s defeated right-wing presidential candidate, declared himself the “true president” of Brazil after arriving in Miami, Florida, on October 28, 2026, following a clandestine journey from Argentina with a stop in Ecuador. The far-right senator, who lost the October 25 election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, issued the claim in a letter hours after landing with his wife and two teenage daughters. He later revised the statement, replacing “true president” with “the leader of Brazil.” In the letter, he thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, for their support.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that his government would introduce “concrete measures” to address student and public demands over education, living costs, and inequality, following weeks of nationwide protests marked by violence and unrest. “I have asked the government to respond to the legitimate demands that lie at the root of this social movement,” he said during a visit to Marseille, where he inspected damage from earlier demonstrations.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil’s president, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff election with 51.8% of the valid votes, according to Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court. It is the first time since 1989 that a candidate has won the final round after losing the first. Lula, 80, will serve from 2027 to 2030.
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee suspended all executions in the state until at least the end of 2026 after a botched lethal injection left death row inmate Christa Pike alive and in critical condition following two doses of pentobarbital.
BANGKOK — Bangkok was declared a flood disaster zone on Saturday after days of torrential rain overwhelmed the city, submerging roads, forcing evacuations and prompting the government to activate emergency measures.
Imran Khan’s family says three of the jailed former prime minister’s sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a planned protest in Islamabad. Authorities confirmed the detention of one of the sisters, Aleema Khan.
Eighteen people have been arrested in association with the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, according to US officials.
Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ reboot grossed $26.3 million on Friday, with Sony Pictures projecting a $53–$55 million opening weekend. The film, with a $75 million budget, is the highest-grossing debut in the franchise’s history and is the year’s top-reviewed horror release.
Earl Charles Spencer's upcoming book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister' has already stirred controversy with explosive claims, including an alleged statement by King Charles III that people would 'forget' Diana soon after her death. Buckingham Palace responded swiftly, while Prince Harry reportedly feels vindicated.
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has apologized for calling other airlines 'rapists,' reversing his earlier stance. He acknowledged the term caused 'considerable upset and offence,' according to reports.
B.B. King, one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century, died at 89 in his Las Vegas home. Barack Obama called him 'a legend,' and the musician’s legacy continues to shape blues and rock.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dismissed criticism labeling his government a 'traditional tax and spend socialist government,' according to the BBC.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member during her State of the Union address, according to NewsCord.
Mariska Hargitay, 62, won two Emmys for her documentary 'My Mom Jayne' and will host the 78th Emmy Awards, making her the first woman to do so in 15 years.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is positioning Canada as a 'safe harbour' for global investors, offering projects including data centres and pipelines, according to BBC.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is promoting the country as a 'safe harbour' for global investors in uncertain times, according to the BBC. He aims to attract C$1tn in investments over five years.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is gambling on personal relationships with global investors to secure Canada's economic future as tensions with the U.S. escalate, according to the BBC.
Kosovo’s parliament has approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, breaking three months of political deadlock, according to Al Jazeera.
Drinking very hot beverages could triple the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), according to a large UK-based study published in the International Journal of Cancer.
Elon Musk has criticized Alex Gibney’s four-hour documentary about him as a 'hit piece' and accused the filmmaker of lacking integrity, according to The Guardian and Deadline.
The U.S. conducted an early morning strike in Venezuela on Jan. 3 and captured President Nicolás Maduro, according to USA Today. The same day, the U.S. military killed three people in a strike against a drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea, as reported by wtop.com.
Nepal is taking action against online abuse targeting flood survivors, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah stating the government will show no leniency to those belittling the victims, according to BBC.
