World Regions - Page 242

November 4

Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.

November 4

US military kills 2 suspected narco-terrorists in 16th Eastern Pacific strike, Hegseth says

Two suspected drug smugglers were killed Tuesday in a U.S. drone strike in the Pacific ordered by President Trump, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

November 4

Body of final US hostage Itay Chen, held by Hamas terrorists, brought home after 2 years in captivity

Body of Itay Chen, 19-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen and last American Gaza hostage, returned for burial after being killed fighting Hamas on October 7, 2023.

November 4

Prince William and Kate Middleton's college classmate dead after 100-foot rooftop fall

Ben Duncan, who appeared on Britain's "Big Brother" and knew Prince William and Kate Middleton in college, has died after falling from a London rooftop building.

November 4

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's remains as Gaza ceasefire exchanges continue

The Red Cross received a coffin with Israeli hostage remains from Hamas in Gaza. The body requires identification upon return to Israel.

November 4

French cyclist Charles Coste, world's oldest living Olympian, dead at 101

French cyclist Charles Coste, oldest living Olympic champion and 1948 gold medalist, dies at 101. The cycling legend won team pursuit gold in London Olympics.

November 4

Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who served under President George W. Bush during the 9/11 attacks and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has died.

November 4

Israel warns Hezbollah ‘playing with fire,’ presses Lebanon to act on weapons pledge

Hezbollah rebuilds arsenal with Iranian support as Lebanon fails to enforce ceasefire. Israeli forces adopt proactive doctrine following Oct. 7 lessons learned.

November 4

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ‘confidently moving toward’ EU membership after European Commission progress report

European Commission report shows Ukraine's best EU accession results in three years, but warns faster reforms are needed to meet the ambitious 2028 membership timeline.

November 4

Power on the move: Is pilot program the future of EV charging?

French pilot project demonstrates wireless charging roads that can deliver over 300 kilowatts of power to EVs while driving, potentially eliminating range anxiety.