Putin orders 36-hour ceasefire on Ukrainian front lines to mark Orthodox Christmas
The Russian leader issued the instruction after a petition from Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, but Kyiv has dismissed it as ‘a cynical trap and an element of propaganda’
Arrest of Ovidio Guzmán, Sinaloa Cartel kingpin and son of ‘El Chapo,’ turns Culiacán into a war zone
The drug lord’s detention has sparked widespread violence, with shooting and narco-blockades reported across the Mexican state of Sinaloa
Netherlands declassifies Nazi World War II map of buried treasure near Arnhem
The National Archives of the Netherlands has released documents concerning jewelry and gems that were supposedly hidden after the looting of a bank in 1944
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter accuses Harry and Meghan of profiteering from his legacy
The royals have been criticized for quoting the South African anti-apartheid leader and former president in their latest documentary ‘Live to Lead’
Arizona begins removing wall of shipping containers on Mexico border
Dismantling the makeshift barrier will cost the state government $76 million
Mastermind of ‘Varsity Blues’ US college entrance scam handed 3.5 years
William ‘Rick’ Singer created a network that falsified academic and athletic results and bribed university employees to admit children of wealthy clients to top US institutions
Ukraine alters air defense strategy to counter waves of suicide drone attacks
Kyiv is using less expensive mobile units – rather than surface-to-air missile systems – in order to stop the bombardment by Russia’s unmanned devices
Republican rebellion against Kevin McCarthy plunges US into chaos
The candidate once again failed to be elected speaker due to the party hardliners, meaning all legislative activity in the House is on hold
Amazon to lay off 18,000 workers
The news follows a wave of cuts in the tech industry, which got rid of 150,000 jobs last year, according to an online tracker
The secret to Zendaya’s success: A mix of perseverance and inquisitiveness
The 26-year-old star of the series ‘Euphoria’ has been the actress of the moment for over five years. She has been working since she was 13, hates free time and uses social media as a platform to raise awareness about the issues that are important to her, such as mental health
From flexitarianism to exercise snacking: How we’ll keep fit in 2023
Shorter routines are easier to include into busy schedules and allow you to take advantage of any free time that you may have throughout the day
For the sixth time, hard-right Republicans block McCarthy’s bid for speaker
The congressman from California – who is backed by the establishment of the Republican Party – still isn’t able to win over a majority of the House of Representatives. Despite Donald Trump’s tepid endorsement of the candidate, 21 extremist members of Congress still refuse to give him their vote
Government corruption breeds criminal impunity in Mexico’s prisons
Powerful inmates manage their violent criminal enterprises while living in comfortable cells
A who’s who of the illegal armed groups in Colombia’s latest ceasefire
Guerrillas, militias and murky criminal organizations are all part of a complex negotiation by the Petro administration to bring about lasting peace
Why coffee is good for almost everyone
Several studies suggest that moderate consumption is associated with lower mortality, though it may have undesirable effects on some demographics, such as pregnant women