Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over two months, are now scheduled to return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Originally, the pair embarked on...
Stranded NASA Astronauts to Return Home on SpaceX in February 2025
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Suspect in Solingen Knife Attack That Left 3 Dead Was in Hiding, Suspected of IS Membership
A knife attack during a city festival in Solingen, Germany, on Friday evening, August 23, resulted in three deaths and eight injuries. The suspect, a 26-year-old Syrian man named Issa Al H., turned himself in to the police on Saturday evening and is now suspected of...
Mpox Outbreak Expands Globally with New, Deadlier Strain Detected
A new, potentially more lethal strain of the mpox virus is rapidly spreading beyond its origins in East Africa, prompting international concern. In the past week, four countries outside Africa—Sweden, Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan—have confirmed cases of...
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in Paris Amid Allegations of Criminal Activity on Platform
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire and founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been detained by French authorities at Le Bourget airport in Paris. His arrest comes in the wake of an inquiry into various alleged criminal activities facilitated through...
Brazil Mobilizes 1,500 Firefighters to Combat Amazon Wildfires Amid Severe Drought
In response to an unprecedented wave of wildfires exacerbated by the most severe drought in decades, the Brazilian government has deployed nearly 1,500 firefighters to the Amazon rainforest. Despite a significant reduction in deforestation since President Luiz Inácio...
Mexican Government Accuses El Chapo’s Son of Kidnapping Cartel Boss ‘El Mayo’ for US Authorities
The Mexican government has issued an arrest warrant for Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of infamous Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, accusing him of kidnapping fellow cartel boss Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and delivering him to U.S. authorities. Guzmán...
Venezuela’s Supreme Court Upholds Maduro’s Disputed Election Victory
Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice, closely aligned with President Nicolás Maduro, ruled on Thursday that he won the controversial presidential election held on July 28, despite substantial evidence suggesting that his opponent secured the majority of the votes....
Curaçao Government Collapses Over Dispute on Tax Debt Forgiveness
The government of Curaçao has fallen after a major dispute erupted between the coalition parties, the Movement for the Future of Curaçao (MFK) and the National People's Party (PNP). The conflict began when two PNP parliamentarians, Sheldry Osepa and Gwendell...
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strike on Moscow Amid Escalating Conflict
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine targeted Moscow with one of the largest drone attacks on the Russian capital since the war began in 2022. On August 21, 2024, Russian officials reported that their air defenses successfully intercepted and...
Fifth Body Recovered After Superyacht Sinks Off Sicilian Coast
A fifth body has been located in the search for those missing from the "Bayesian" superyacht, which sank earlier this week off the coast of Sicily. The luxury vessel, carrying 22 people, capsized during a violent storm near Porticello, Sicily, after a waterspout—a...
China Launches Probe into European Dairy Imports Amid Growing Trade Tensions
China has initiated an investigation into whether European Union (EU) dairy producers benefit from unfair government subsidies, escalating an already tense trade dispute between Beijing and Brussels. The announcement from China’s Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday...
Romanian Authorities Raid Andrew Tate’s Home Amid New Trafficking Allegations Involving Minors
Romanian authorities raided the home of controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate on Wednesday as part of a new investigation into allegations of human trafficking and exploitation of minors. The raid, conducted by Romania's Directorate for Investigating...
Climate Crisis Causes Emergency Blood Shortage in the U.S. Amid Extreme Weather
The climate crisis is severely impacting the U.S. medical blood supply, with record heat and extreme weather events contributing to a significant blood shortage this summer, according to the American Red Cross. As temperatures soar and extreme weather becomes more...
Number of Family Reunification Requests in the Netherlands Soars: Nearly 40,000 Await Approval
The number of family reunification requests, where relatives of asylum seekers abroad wait for permission to join their family members in the Netherlands, has significantly increased over the past year. Currently, nearly 40,000 people are awaiting approval for their...
Nicaragua Shuts Down 1,500 Non-Profit Groups in Continued Crackdown on Civil Society
Nicaragua's government has revoked the registration of 1,500 non-profit organizations, marking the latest escalation in a years-long crackdown under President Daniel Ortega. The move, announced on August 19, 2024, impacts a wide array of groups, including hundreds of...
Maduro Tightens Grip on Power Despite Election Controversy
In a tense post-election atmosphere, Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro is refusing to step down despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud. Maduro, declared the winner by the National Electoral Commission in the July 28 presidential race, has yet to release...
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Los Angeles Dodgers Clinch 2024 World Series Title, With Teamwide Contributions
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 baseball season, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games to capture their eighth World Series title, showcasing the power of their depth and team cohesion. The Dodgers, led by stars Shohei Ohtani,...
North Korea’s Latest Ballistic Missile Test Sparks Global Condemnation
North Korea launched a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday, escalating tensions and drawing swift condemnation from global powers. The missile launch, overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, comes amid increased international concerns...
Political Landscape Shifts as MIA and UPP Fail to Secure Spots in Aruba’s 2024 Election
Oranjestad, Aruba – In a significant development for Aruba’s political arena, the Electoral Council announced that MIA and UPP will not be on the ballot for the December 9th election. Their failure to gather the minimum required 587 support votes underscores a...
Spain Devastated by Deadly Flash Floods; At Least 95 Dead and Dozens Missing
At least 95 people have been killed, and dozens remain missing following catastrophic flash floods that swept through eastern and southern Spain on Wednesday. The floods, described by officials as “like a dam burst,” struck areas including Valencia, Malaga, and...
Yankees Ban Fans Who Interfered with Mookie Betts’ Catch; Donate Seats to Pediatric Cancer Patient
Two New York Yankees fans have been banned from Yankee Stadium for Game 5 of the World Series after a controversial incident during Tuesday’s Game 4 led to their ejection. The fans were seen ripping a ball from Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts' glove,...