US AND CANADA

VENEZUELA OPPOSITION LEADER MARIA CORINA MACHADO WINS THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in the South American nation, winning recognition as a woman “who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.”

ISRAEL AND HAMAS AGREE TO FIRST PHASE OF GAZA PEACE PLAN

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Israel and Hamas agreed Wednesday to pause fighting in Gaza so that the remaining hostages can be freed in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, accepting elements of a plan put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration that would represent the biggest breakthrough in months in the devastating 2-year-old war.

TESLA UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION AFTER SELF-DRIVING CARS REPORTEDLY DRIVE ON WRONG SIDE OF ROAD

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Tesla is once again under scrutiny from US regulators after reports surfaced that its self-driving vehicles committed multiple traffic violations — including running red lights and driving on the wrong side of the road.

ZACH BRYAN STIRS POLITICAL DEBATE WITH NEW SONG TEASER

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Grammy-winning country singer Zach Bryan has ignited a fierce political conversation with the teaser of his upcoming song "Bad News," a move that has divided fans and critics alike. Known for his raw, poetic storytelling and emotional depth, the 29-year-old Oklahoma native has long been celebrated as one of the most authentic voices in modern country music. Yet this time, his lyrics have placed him at the center of a cultural storm.

MUSK SETTLES LAWSUIT WITH FORMER TWITTER EXECUTIVES

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Elon Musk has reached a settlement in a $128m (£100m) lawsuit filed by four former Twitter (now X) executives over unpaid severance following his acquisition of the company. The executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, claimed they were terminated "without reason" after Musk's 2022 takeover and subsequently denied severance payments. Attorneys for the plaintiffs disclosed the settlement in a court filing last week, noting that "certain conditions" must be met, but did not reveal specific terms.

MAN ARRESTED FOR STARTING DEADLY PACIFIC PALISADES FIRE THAT KILLED 12

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A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Florida on suspicion of starting the devastating Pacific Palisades fire in Los Angeles that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes earlier this year.

DISNEY ANNOUNCES NEW PRICE INCREASE FOR HOLIDAY TICKETS

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Disney is once again raising the price of magic. The entertainment giant announced on Wednesday that ticket prices at its U.S. theme parks will increase during peak holiday seasons such as Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve beginning in 2026. The company confirmed that one-day tickets for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will soon exceed the current top rate of $199.

SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO HEAR GHISLAINE MAXWELL'S APPEAL

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In a decisive move, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to consider Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her 2021 conviction, thereby allowing her 20-year prison sentence to stand. Maxwell had sought court intervention in her efforts to overturn the sex-trafficking verdict that implicated her as a key associate of financier Jeffrey Epstein.