US kayaker Ryan Borgwardt faked his own death by drowning in a lake while on a solo fishing trip in Wisconsin. He then fled to Europe, leaving behind his family and owing them $40,000 for the cost of their search. Authorities...

The United Nations climate talks, COP29, have been hindered by disagreements over funding for climate change mitigation efforts. Wealthier nations have offered to double their annual contributions to $250bn, but this has been rejected by poorer countries as being too low. Background The...

Sudan has received its first aid convoy after months of conflict, with three convoys carrying enough food for 1.5 million people for over a month. The World Food Programme is attempting to transport aid across Sudan, home to the world's biggest...

Bikes destined for African communities in Sudan have been rejected at a Scottish port due to minor repairs needed before reuse. The 500 bicycles were collected from Scottish recycling centres and deemed as waste by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)....

Dozens of people whose life savings were embezzled by a bank CEO in Kansas have been relieved as federal law enforcement recovered their stolen funds. The scam, referred to as 'pig butchering,' involved convincing victims to invest all their money into...

A large group of motorcyclists was stopped on Interstate 15 in the Serra Mesa area near Aero Drive after failing to yield, blocking a lane of traffic. The incident led to three arrests for a felony warrant and weapons-related offenses, causing...

Pope Francis will canonize Carlo Acutis, known as ‘God’s Influencer’ or ‘the patron saint of the internet’, on April 26, 2025. Carlo Acutis was a 15-year-old Italian boy who died of leukemia in 2006 and had two verified miracles attributed to...

Bluesky platform surpasses 20 million users following US election results. The platform has seen significant growth with a mix of human moderators and automated technology used for moderation. Bluesky has no plans to introduce traditional advertising, instead considering making money through...