International
CRAWFORDSVILLE — If you have been looking to experience new activities or cultures this year, you might enjoy seeing the Koryū Nishikawa Troupe at Wabash College. This Japanese puppeteering group will be performing the show “Akutagawa” Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ball Theater. “Akutagawa” is inspired by the life and work of the Japanese […]
NATIONAL — Singer/songwriter and musician Christine McVie, known for being a member of Fleetwood Mac, has died at the age of 79. McVie wrote numerous songs, including the band’s “Say You Love Me” and “Songbird.” The Brit also had a solo career and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Fleetwood […]
POLAND–Russian missiles crossed into Poland, killing two people Tuesday, according to a senior U.S. intelligence member, who gave information anonymously. Polish authorities and the Polish government were yet to confirm that had happened. Poland is a member of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), of which member nations have said that an attack on one is […]
Article by 24/7 News MOSCOW — There’s growing concern about the direction of Russia’s war in Ukraine after Vladimir Putin’s forces were handed an apparent defeat and one of his key allies backed the use of nuclear weapons. Just one day after the Russian leader announced the annexation of four regions in Ukraine, Ukrainian forces […]
MOSCOW — Voting referenda in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine appear to have been rigged. CNBC says electoral officials went door-to-door with portable ballot boxes in occupied regions of eastern Ukraine and that the results show a vast majority voting to join Russia. There have been many reports of irregular voting practices in the Russian referendums. […]
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday, while under medical supervision at her estate in Scotland. Her doctors had grown more concerned for her health over the last few days. Elizabeth II ruled for more than 70 years, making her the longest-ruling monarch in the history of Britain. With the death of her majesty, her […]
LONDON — Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is saying farewell. Johnson spoke outside Ten Downing Street Tuesday morning a day after Liz Truss was selected as his successor. In his final remarks as prime minister, Johnson lauded the accomplishments of his government, including Brexit and low unemployment numbers. He also spoke highly of Truss, […]
MOSCOW — Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev is dead at the age of 91. Gorbachev was instrumental in taking down the Berlin wall, after some prompting from President Reagan in 1987 in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in […]
SEOUL — North Korea has reportedly test-fired two missiles for the first time this month. A South Korean military official says they detected early this morning that North Korea fired two cruise missiles into the West Sea from a southern province near Pyongyang. It’s the first North Korean missile test since July 10th. A defense […]
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is placing an offer on the table to get WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan out of Russia. David Whelan, Paul’s brother, has added hope they will be reunited now that this opportunity has been created by the U.S. government. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed […]