Africa
Dozens of children escape Nigerian kidnappers
Fifty children who were kidnapped from a Catholic school in Nigeria escaped and reunited with their families. Earlier this month, gunmen targeted St. Mary’s Catholic School, kidnapping 315 children. Officials said a major military-led search and rescue operation is under way for the remaining 265 children and 12 teachers who were taken.
Cameroon opposition leader flees
Issa Tchiroma Bakary, A Cameroonian opposition leader, is now in The Gambia after contesting the outcome of Cameroon’s presidential election. Bakary insisted he is the legitimate winner of the October election and said the election was rigged for President Paul Biya. The Gambia said Bakary is allowed to stay on humanitarian grounds after being threatened to be put on trial in Cameroon.
Asia
Suicide bombings in Pakistan
At least three security officials were killed and 12 others wounded when two suicide bombers attacked the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force. Authorities said no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The two suicide bombers were armed at the time of the attack when they charged the headquarters.
Bollywood star passes
Bollywood star Dharmendra has passed away at the age of 89. Describing himself as a “simple man,” Dharmendra was best known as Veeru from the 1975 blockbuster Sholay. Throughout his career, Dharmendra appeared in over 300 films. India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Dharmendra’s passing marked the end of an era in Indian cinema.
Europe
Russian ships intercepted in English Channel
England’s Ministry of Defense said two Russian warships were intercepted in the English Channel. Russia’s ships have recently been entering waters around the UK. Earlier this month, the Russian spy ship Yantar was seen off the coast of Scotland. Officials said there has been a 30% increase in Russian vessels threatening UK waters in the past two years.
Irish fashion designer passes
Paul Costelloe, one of the best-known names in British and Irish fashion, has passed away at the age of 80. He was the personal designer for Diana, the Princess of Wales, and presented collections at London Fashion Week, Paris, Milan, and New York. Costelloe passed away in London surrounded by his wife and seven children.
Latin America
Bodyguards arrested in Mexico over mayor’s death
Officials in Mexico arrested seven bodyguards who are accused of being involved in the murder of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan. Manzo was an outspoken critic of cartel violence and was shot and killed on Nov. 1 at a public event for the Day of the Dead. Last week, police arrested a man described as the mastermind behind the murder. That suspect allegedly has links to a powerful cartel.
Bolsonaro arrested, deemed flight risk
Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody while under house arrest. Officials determined him to be a “concrete flight risk.” A Brazilian judge said detaining Bolsonaro was a preventive measure after “new facts” came to light. Bolsonaro was found guilty of plotting a military coup and was sentenced to 27 years in prison. He is under house arrest while waiting appeals.
North America
Officer acquitted of murdering pregnant woman
A court in Ohio found policeman Connor Grubb not guilty of two counts of murder related to the death of Ta’Kiya Young. In 2023, Grubb opened fire at Young after he and another officer told her to get out of a vehicle on suspicion of shoplifting alcohol. Bodycam footage showed Young asking, “Are you going to shoot me?” Young was around 25 weeks pregnant, and her unborn daughter also died.
JFK granddaughter has cancer
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F Kennedy, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. She said she was given less than a year to live. Schlossberg is 35 years old and was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia after giving birth in 2024. She has been an outspoken opponent of her relative US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
