Nepal Landslides: Death Toll Rises to 579, 1,900 Missing
Nepal is reeling from a wave of deadly landslides that have killed 579 people and left more than 1,900 others unaccounted for, according to the latest official figures.
US Military Used Laser to Down Cartel Drones at Border
The Pentagon reportedly deployed laser weapons to shoot down drones operated by Mexican drug cartels along the US-Mexico border, according to a report from La Jornada.
Xenophobic Mob Attacks African Migrants, Torches Camp in Ceuta
Anti-migrant protests in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta turned violent, with groups of Spanish nationals attacking African migrants and setting fire to a makeshift camp, according to La Jornada.
Opinion Piece Warns Against Rushed AI Adoption in Schools
A new opinion column argues that schools and policymakers are moving too fast to bring artificial intelligence into classrooms without first weighing its educational, social, and ethical consequences.
Fed Signals Inflation Worries, Leaves Door Open to Hikes
As the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole gathering got underway, officials signaled that persistent inflation remains a top concern and that further interest rate increases have not been ruled out.
Colombian-French Legionnaire Reportedly Kidnapped in Nariño
Colombian authorities are investigating the possible kidnapping of a dual Colombian-French citizen serving in the French Foreign Legion, allegedly seized by an armed group in rural southwestern Colombia.
Blood Moon Dazzles Skies Across Mexico and Three Continents
A total lunar eclipse turned the Moon a deep reddish hue over Mexico and skywatchers across three continents, drawing crowds eager to catch the rare celestial show.
ICE Arrests Surge Under Trump, Hit Record 50,000 in July
U.S. immigration arrests hit a new high in July, with nearly 50,000 people detained—including over 1,400 Colombians—as the Trump administration ramps up its deportation campaign.
Partial Lunar Eclipse Dazzles Skywatchers in Bogotá
A partial lunar eclipse on August 27 was clearly visible from Bogotá's National University Astronomical Observatory, thanks to favorable weather conditions.
US Declares Emergency to Shield Power Grid From Foreign Risks
The United States has declared a national emergency aimed at protecting its high-voltage electrical grid from foreign interference, citing security risks tied to equipment and technology sourced from abroad.