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.
Epidemiologist Warns El Niño Could Trigger Health Crisis
Colombian epidemiologist Carlos Álvarez warns that as the El Niño weather phenomenon intensifies, the country's fragile health system must shift from treating illness to preventing it.
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.
Colombia Opens U-20 Women’s World Cup vs Costa Rica
Colombia's U-20 women's national team kicks off its FIFA World Cup campaign in Poland against Costa Rica, hoping to improve on its quarterfinal exit as host nation two years ago.
ICE Arrests More Non-Criminals Than Criminals in July
New data show that in July, U.S. immigration agents detained more people with no criminal record than those with convictions or pending charges, challenging the Trump administration's claim that it targets only dangerous criminals.
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.