August 20, 2024 Alleged Kenyan 'vampire' killer, who confessed to 42 murders, escapes custody: police Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a 33-year-old Kenyan national accused of killing and dismembering dozens of women, has escaped custody alongside 12 other inmates.
August 20, 2024 Spanish woman believed to be the oldest person in the world has died at age 117 Maria Branyas, a Spanish woman considered the oldest person in the world at 117 years old, has died; 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka from Japan is listed as the next oldest person.
August 20, 2024 Panama deports 29 Colombians on first US-funded flight Panama has deported 29 Colombians on what was reportedly the first flight paid for by the U.S.; the two countries signed an agreement last month to address immigration through the Darien jungle.
August 20, 2024 Girl found safe, grandfather and great-grandfather found dead after boat capsizes on Illinois lake A 7-year-old girl was found safe and two men were found dead after the boat they were in capsized at LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife area in Illinois.
August 19, 2024 Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty in federal wire fraud, ID theft case Embattled former New York Rep. George Santos, a Republican, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, just weeks before the federal case was set for trial.
August 19, 2024 China and the Philippines trade blame after ships collide in disputed South China Sea Coast guard ships from China and the Philippines collided on Monday in the South China Sea, damaging both vessels. Each side blames the other for the incident.
August 18, 2024 Kursk invasion intended to create Russo-Ukrainian 'buffer zone,' Zelenskyy says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Sunday his intent to establish a "buffer zone" in his country's conflict with Russia through the invasion of Kursk Oblast.
August 17, 2024 Indonesia’s new capital isn’t ready yet. The president is celebrating Independence Day there anyway Hundreds of officials and guests gathered in Indonesia's unfinished future capital of Nusantara on Saturday to celebrate the country's 79 years of independence.
August 17, 2024 Experts explain how Ukraine launched its own invasion of Russia Ukraine launched the biggest invasion of Russia since World War Two when it breached Russia's Kursk region. Russia appears to have been taken by surprise.
August 17, 2024 As DNC approaches, party remains at impasse with with anti-Israel 'uncommitted' movement As the DNC approaches, some Democrats remain concerned about a potential lack of support from "uncommitted" voters, who are angry about U.S. backing for Israel’s offensive in Gaza.