World News

Jeffrey Bostic
November 2025

Jeffrey Bostic installed as second president of Barbados

BRIDGETOWN (CMC) The second president of Barbados, Jeffrey Bostic, was sworn in early Sunday during the 59th anniversary of Independence and the fourth as a republic. A former minister of health and…
This combination photo provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) via UPS shows a sequence of framegrabs made from video where an engine is seen detaching from the plane's left wing upon takeoff at the Louisville International Airport in L
November 2025

UPS grounds fleet of planes indefinitely after deadly crash

A deadly crash has forced UPS Airlines to ground a fleet of planes for inspections and possible repairs that could last through the peak delivery season, the company said Wednesday in an internal…
Dr Godwin Friday
November 2025

NDP topples Gonsalves' ULP in St Vincent and the Grenadines

The New Democratic Party (NDP) has secured victory in the 2025 national elections in St Vincent and the Grenadines, defeating the Dr Ralph Gonsalves-led United Labour Party (ULP). Dr Godwin Friday,…
Emergency personnel gather in a cordoned off area where National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
November 2025

Two West Virginia National Guard members killed near White House, state's governor says

Two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot Wednesday near the White House have died, the state's governor said. Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed their deaths in a social media…
Attorney General, John Jeremie, piloting the stand your ground legislation.
November 2025

T&T government tables stand your ground legislation

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government on Wednesday defended its decision to pilot legislation allowing for homeowners to defend their properties, even by the use of deadly…
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz holds a press conference at the presidential palace in La Paz, Bolivia, Tuesday, November 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)
November 2025

Bolivia's new president plans to scrap taxes and borrow money to confront economic crisis

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — President Rodrigo Paz of Bolivia said Tuesday he planned to scrap a ream of taxes, in one of his first moves since becoming the nation's first conservative leader in nearly…
FBI Director James Comey gestures as he speaks on cyber security at the first Boston Conference of Cyber Security at Boston College, March 8, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
November 2025

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought…
Pedestrians are reflected as they walk outside BBC Broadcasting House in London, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, file)
November 2025

BBC leaders grilled by lawmakers over its standards after Trump threatened to sue

LONDON (AP) — The BBC's chairman acknowledged Monday that it was too slow in responding over a misleading edit of a speech by US President Donald Trump but rejected claims that the…
Indigenous activists participate in a climate protest during the COP30 UN Climate Summit, in Belém, Brazil.
November 2025

Indigenous people reflect on meaning of their participation in COP30

BELEM (AP): Indigenous people filled the streets, paddled the water ways and protested at the heart of the venue to make their voices heard during the United Nations climate talks that were supposed…