Uruguay’s Senate has passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia, making it the first predominantly Catholic Latin American country to legalize the practice through legislation. The law allows seriously ill patients experiencing “unbearable suffering” to seek euthanasia performed by a healthcare professional, with no time limits or mandatory waiting periods, though mental competence must be confirmed by two doctors. The bill, supported by the ruling Broad Front … Continue reading Uruguay’s legislature votes to legalize euthanasia, a first for South America

A knife attack in Cascais, Portugal, on Wednesday morning left one American tourist dead and another seriously injured. The victims, a 35-year-old who died at the scene and a 33-year-old hospitalized in Lisbon, were attacked following a minor verbal dispute. Police arrested a 23-year-old suspect, who had retrieved a knife from his car and fled before being apprehended. The Portuguese Judicial Police described the altercation … Continue reading U.S. tourist killed and another injured in knife attack in Portugal, police say

Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s power grid with hundreds of drones and missiles, causing blackouts across eight regions and damaging key energy infrastructure. President Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump in Washington to request more U.S. air defenses, long-range missiles, and joint drone production, while also pushing for tougher sanctions on Moscow. Trump, after a call with Putin, said they would meet in Budapest … Continue reading Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine

Yemen’s Houthis announced the killing of their Chief of Staff, Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, one of the group’s top military leaders, saying he died “while fulfilling his duties.” Israel claimed responsibility, with Defense Minister Israel Katz confirming al-Ghamari was targeted in an Israeli strike. The Houthis vowed retaliation, stating Israel will “receive its deterrent punishment” for its actions. The strike comes six days into a … Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis say military chief killed as Israel claims responsibility

Four people were killed in Nairobi after security forces fired shots and teargas to disperse crowds at a stadium where opposition leader Raila Odinga lay in state. Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics who ran unsuccessfully for president five times and served as prime minister in 2008, died at 80 while receiving medical treatment in India. Chaos erupted when mourners breached a stadium gate, … Continue reading Four dead as Kenyan security forces fire on crowds mourning Raila Odinga

Japan has recorded a record seven deaths caused by bears this fiscal year, the environment ministry announced, surpassing the previous high of five in 2023–24. Experts attribute the rise to food shortages, such as acorns, worsened by climate change, which has also altered bear hibernation patterns. Most victims have been elderly, and more than 100 others have been injured by bites or claw attacks. Recent … Continue reading Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high

A Polish court is reviewing whether to extradite a Ukrainian man, Volodymyr Z., to Germany, where he is accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline attacks. Arrested near Warsaw on Sept. 30, the 46-year-old is alleged by German prosecutors to be a trained diver who helped place explosives on pipelines near Denmark’s Bornholm island. His lawyer denies any wrongdoing and plans to argue … Continue reading Poland considers extradition to Germany of suspect in Nord Stream pipeline attack

Taiwan has banned officials, students, and teachers from attending events in China marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s “retrocession” from Japan, accusing Beijing of twisting history to support its claims over the island. The handover in 1945 returned Taiwan from Japanese rule to the Republic of China (ROC), which Taipei sees as a restoration, while Beijing presents it as evidence that Taiwan rightfully belongs to … Continue reading Taiwan bars officials and students from China’s ‘retrocession’ events

Admiral Alvin Holsey, the commander overseeing U.S. military operations in Latin America, including lethal strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, is retiring from the Navy on Dec. 12, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday. Holsey, who became commander of U.S. Southern Command in November 2024 after serving as deputy commander, led a major military buildup in the region, with some 10,000 troops deployed … Continue reading Admiral overseeing operations in Caribbean Sea stepping down, Hegseth announces