World Regions - Page 117

February 4

Ellen DeGeneres returns to California with $27M mansion purchase after fleeing US after Trump victory

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's $27 million Montecito mansion is just a temporary winter retreat before they return to their England home this spring.

February 4

Feds file sweeping terrorism charges against suspect in deadly DC ambush of Israeli Embassy staffers at museum

A Chicago man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., is now facing a slew of new terrorism charges.

February 4

Power outage halts Milan Cortina Olympics curling competition moments after matches begin

Lights flickered during the first competition of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games Wednesday. The curling competition eventually resumed, prompting cheers from fans.

February 4

Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland

Trump's Greenland focus highlights urgent Arctic security needs as Sen. Sullivan reveals new U.S. defenses against Sino-Russian threats in Alaska.

February 4

Canadian-born singer Tate McRae sparks fury after backing Team USA in Olympics ad: ‘Traitor’

Tate McRae's Team USA Olympics ad ignited controversy amid U.S.-Canada tensions. The Canadian pop singer faced social media backlash for promoting American athletes in a commercial.

February 4

US positions aircraft carriers, strike platforms across Middle East as Iran talks shift to Oman

U.S. military buildup escalates across Middle East as nuclear talks with Iran move to Oman

February 4

World enters uncharted era as US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, opening door to fastest arms race in decades

The New START treaty expires, ending nuclear arms limits between the U.S. and Russia for the first time in more than 50 years. There are no inspections and no caps on arsenals.

February 4

UK to release files related to former ambassador's Jeffrey Epstein ties

U.K. government commits to releasing files on Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

February 4

US military in Syria carries out 5 strikes against 'multiple ISIS targets'

U.S. Central Command forces struck Islamic State targets in Syria with 50 precision munitions, destroying weapons sites in a counterterrorism effort.

February 4

Nine charged in bold gun-running scheme to push heavy firepower across southern border

Nine people, who face federal charges for allegedly running a firearms trafficking scheme, are accused of using straw purchases to smuggle weapons to Mexico.