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May 21, 2024

6 confirmed dead after vehicle slides off ferry, plunges into Nile River, authorities say

Six Egyptian women have died after a vehicle carrying about two dozen people reportedly slid off a ferry and plunged into the Nile River just outside Cairo.

May 21, 2024

In Georgia, fierce state Supreme Court race, Republican congressional primary top ballots

In Georgia, incumbent Justice Andrew Pinson and Democratic former congressman John Barrow are running for the state Supreme Court in an unusually heated race.

May 21, 2024

France's Macron to make unexpected visit to violence-hit New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise visit to New Caledonia to address ongoing unrest in the territory. The visit was announced by Prisca Thevenot.

May 21, 2024

Greek judge drops charges against 9 Egyptians accused of causing shipwreck that killed hundreds

Nine Egyptian men have been acquitted by a Greek judge of charges related to a shipwreck that killed more than 500 migrants. The judge dismissed the case.

May 21, 2024

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim they shot down another US drone as attacks intensify

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim they have shot down an American drone over the impoverished Arab country. This would be the second MQ-9 Reaper drone downed by the Houthis.

May 21, 2024

UN Security Council fails to pass Russia-backed resolution prohibiting nuclear weapons in space

The U.S. has accused Russia of launching a satellite aimed at weaponizing space in a move criticized by the UN Security Council, which failed to pass a resolution against it.

May 21, 2024

Heroic canines honored as 5 firefighter dogs retire, begin new lives with loving families

Five rescue dogs from Ecuador’s Fire Department were formally retired after seven years of service and honored at a ceremony on Monday, authorities say.

May 21, 2024

Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating citizens amid violent unrest in New Caledonia

Australia and New Zealand initiated evacuation efforts for their citizens stranded in New Caledonia due to ongoing violence sparked by controversial electoral reforms.

May 20, 2024

Man accused of opening fire outside Chicago's Wrigley Field to be held without bail

37-year-old Raphael Hammond has been ordered to remain in custody without bail, on a charge of being a felon in possession of a handgun in a shooting outside Wrigley Field.

May 20, 2024

Climber found dead on Alaska's Denali, the highest peak in North America

A climber was found dead on Denali, the highest peak in North America, on Monday, one day after being reported missing by a family member.