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Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Syrian court over crimes committed during the country’s nearly 14-year civil war, marking a major development in efforts to hold former regime leaders accountable. The Damascus Fourth Criminal

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, triggering evacuations, collapsing buildings and leaving at least 20 people dead as rescue crews searched damaged structures for survivors. The earthquake was centered near San José del Palmar in Colombia’s Chocó region, roughly

A remarkable 162-year-old bottle of Guinness has been recovered from a shipwreck in the English Channel, giving scientists a rare opportunity to investigate what beer tasted like more than a century and a half ago. The bottle is believed to date back

Scientists using the world’s most powerful solar telescope have captured the highest-resolution observations ever recorded of the Sun’s visible surface, uncovering a previously hidden process that helps drive solar activity. The groundbreaking observations provide researchers with an extraordinary look at the Sun’s

Authorities in Guatemala have ordered the evacuation of hundreds of residents from communities near Fuego Volcano as the volcano entered what officials describe as its most intense phase of activity. Emergency management officials said the eruption has produced heavy ashfall, lava flows,

A man has been charged with first-degree arson in connection with one of the devastating wildfires burning across eastern Washington, Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels announced. Authorities allege the suspect intentionally started a fire that contributed to the series of wildfires that

DeKalb County officials have approved a $75 million investment aimed at expanding housing opportunities and addressing the growing demand for affordable and accessible homes across the county. The funding is expected to support a range of housing initiatives, including the development and

Wildfires burning across Spokane County, Washington, have destroyed at least 600 structures and forced thousands of residents to evacuate, as firefighters continue battling rapidly spreading flames fueled by dry conditions and challenging weather. Emergency officials said the fires have consumed homes, businesses,