Stede Bonnet, the Real-Life ’Gentleman’ Pirate Who Inspired ’Our Flag Means Death’
Centuries later, Stede Bonnet’s motivations and actual aptitude for piracy remain unclear. But he still managed to make the history books—in his nightgown, no less.
2023-11-12 01:17
Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap
The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas.
2023-11-12 00:53
Xi Jinping’s ‘Old Friends’ from Iowa Invited to Dinner With Him
A group of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s “old friends” from Iowa have been invited to a dinner he
2023-11-12 00:29
Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms
Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.
2023-11-11 22:55
Trump plans sweeping undocumented immigrant roundups, detention camps - report
WASHINGTON Former U.S. President Donald Trump, if re-elected in 2024, would expand his first-term immigration crackdown to include
2023-11-11 22:50
Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities
Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.
2023-11-11 18:27
Charting the Global Economy: IMF Sees a Soft Landing for Europe
Europe’s economy is expected to avert a recession, but getting inflation back to normal levels may take several
2023-11-11 18:25
Japan’s Premier Vows to Secure Funding to Boost Defense: NHK
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will secure the necessary funding to build the defense capabilities required
2023-11-11 16:27
Israel Latest: 30,000 More People Left Northern Gaza for South
A further 30,000 people left areas in northern Gaza for the south on Friday while only 30 more
2023-11-11 14:56
Sinn Féin ard fheis: Mary Lou McDonald plots path to power in Ireland
Mary Lou McDonald's conference speech in Athlone comes ahead of a big year for the party.
2023-11-11 14:50
Macron condemns rising antisemitism and Israeli bombing of civilians
The French leader tells the BBC's Katya Adler a Gaza ceasefire is urgently needed and rising antisemitism must be beaten.
2023-11-11 13:15
Fagradalsfjall: Iceland declares emergency over volcano eruption concerns
Thousands are asked to evacuate from a town in the southwest over fears magma has spread underground.
2023-11-11 12:48