AI-Designed Drug Shows Early Signs of Slowing Aging
A drug candidate originally developed to treat a rare lung disease may also reduce biological markers of aging, according to preliminary data from its manufacturer.
Israeli Strikes Kill 11 in South Lebanon Village
Israeli airstrikes on the village of Kfar Rumman killed at least 11 people overnight, including two children and two paramedics, as tensions with Hezbollah threaten a fragile ceasefire.
Indonesia Volcano Eruption Strands 270,000 Air Travelers
An eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano has grounded more than 2,000 flights and shut down airports near Jakarta for a second day, leaving roughly 270,000 passengers stuck across Indonesia.
4,290 Co-Owners Share One Apartment in Colombia Ponzi Case
Nearly 4,300 victims of Colombia's infamous DMG pyramid scheme discovered they jointly co-own a tiny fraction of a Bogotá apartment—many only after tax authorities came calling.
US Energy Chief Dodges Gas Price Forecast Ahead of Vote
The US Secretary of Energy declined to predict where gasoline prices will stand before the upcoming elections, sidestepping a politically sensitive topic.
French Legionnaire Escapes Rebel Kidnappers in Colombia
A French Foreign Legion soldier held captive by dissident FARC fighters in southern Colombia fled his captors after four days on the run, reaching a police post on his own.
Germany’s AfD Wins Big in East, Falls Short of Majority
The far-right AfD scored a historic 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt's state election, crushing rivals but falling just short of an outright majority to govern.
Six Dead, Students Trapped in Delhi Building Collapse
A five-story student hostel collapsed in New Delhi, killing at least six people and leaving others feared trapped under the rubble. Officials are investigating whether basement repair work and water damage caused the structure to give way.
Six Tremors Shake Colombia in a Single Day
Colombia's Geological Service recorded six earthquakes ranging from magnitude 2.5 to 4.1 on Sunday, with the strongest striking near the Puracé volcano and rattling nearby cities.
Mexico Honors Officers Killed Rescuing Kidnap Victims
Mexico's security ministry paid tribute to two federal agents who died while freeing kidnapping victims, with the country's security chief vowing their deaths will not go unpunished.