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
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Mpox Outbreak Expands Globally with New, Deadlier Strain Detected
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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...
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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...
Why Xander Bogaerts Is Staying at Second Base Despite Padres’ Shortstop Vacancy
With Ha-Seong Kim sidelined by a right shoulder injury, the San Diego Padres find themselves with a temporary gap at shortstop. However, rather than moving four-time All-Star Xander Bogaerts back to his original position, the team has decided to keep him at second...
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...
Panama Conducts First US-Funded Migrant Deportation Flight, Repatriates 29 Colombians
On August 20, 2024, Panama carried out its first US-funded deportation flight, repatriating 29 Colombian migrants from Panama City to Medellín, Colombia. This operation is part of a broader initiative aimed at curbing the flow of migrants traveling north through...
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Moldova’s Presidential Run-Off: EU Integration or Return to Russian Influence?
Moldova's run-off presidential election has set the stage for a pivotal moment in the country’s future. Pro-European incumbent President Maia Sandu is facing Alexandr Stoianoglo, a former chief prosecutor she dismissed, who promises a balanced foreign policy but...
TikTok Faces Lawsuit in France Over Content Allegedly Leading to Teen Suicides
TikTok is under legal fire in France as seven families filed a lawsuit against the social media giant, alleging that its content algorithms exposed their children to harmful material that contributed to the suicides of two 15-year-olds. The case, a significant move in...
DNA Giant 23andMe Battles Financial Turmoil Amid Privacy Concerns
DNA-testing pioneer 23andMe, once hailed as a leader in personal genomics with a share price outshining even Apple, now finds itself struggling for survival. The company, famous for its detailed ancestry and health reports, faces severe financial and operational...
Major California Fentanyl Bust Uncovers 66lbs of Lethal Pills
A routine traffic stop in California's Central Valley has escalated into a significant drug seizure, with authorities uncovering enough fentanyl-laced pills to potentially kill a quarter of the state’s population, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The...
‘Miracle’ Rescues Amid Spain’s Devastating Floods Highlight Human Spirit
Spain is reeling from one of the deadliest floods in its modern history, with torrential rains claiming at least 217 lives as search efforts continue. Yet, in the heart of the devastation, stories of remarkable rescues have surfaced, showcasing the resilience and...