Mount Anak Krakatau eruption grounds over 200 flights at Jakarta airport
Ash was identified as high as 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) on the Java side of the volcano and a plume of up to 50,000 feet (15,000 meters) on the Sumatra side.
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Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats
German startup makes history with first orbital space flight launched from European soil
Palestinian journalist sparks controversy after referring to Hakeem Jeffries as 'AIPAC monkey'
Pentagon gives polygraphs to Joint Staff officials in attempt to find munitions info leak - report
US President Donald Trump has threatened “long-term jail sentences” for anyone found responsible for releasing information about the US munitions stockpiles.
Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least two people, leaves 14 missing
The blast occurred at around 2:30 p.m. local time in an area used to store pyrotechnic material, authorities said.
US, China to discuss AI safety risks, cooperation on monitoring AI-directed cyberattacks
The US wants to discuss cooperation on monitoring AI-directed cyberattacks and has floated a proposal to ask US and Chinese AI labs to "police themselves" and share information.
Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad to discuss Ukraine peace, Trump says
During comments in the Oval Office, Trump suggested the US had a fresh concrete proposal aimed at ending the war, which is now in its fifth year.
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Lindsay Clancy, 36, strangled her three children with exercise bands in January 2023 in the basement of their home before cutting herself with a knife and jumping from a second-story window.
OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout this spring
The episode, which began in May and was initially not reported by OpenAI, underscores growing tension within the AI industry.
TASS says Trump envoys to visit Russia and Ukraine at weekend, Kremlin declines comment
The Kremlin said on Friday that the possibility of a Ukraine peace settlement remained, but Russian officials are trying to change the US envoy's plans to visit Kyiv.
Americans evacuated after suspected insurgents attack Mozambique wildlife reserve camp
The Mozambican independent English-language digital publication Zitamar News first reported the incident late on Thursday, suggesting there had been some fatalities.
Environmental group says 37 dead in Nigeria after inhaling fumes trying to tap pipeline
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre said the incident happened at around midnight on Thursday at Okrika in Rivers State. Police said the victims died while attempting to steal crude oil.
Tate brothers indicted in Romania for trafficking minors, sex with minor, money laundering
The Tate brothers, former kickboxers with dual US and British citizenship, were arrested in Miami in late July after Britain requested their extradition.
