May 21, 2024 Second trial begins for suspected German far-right coup plot The second of three trials for an alleged far-right plot to stage a coup against the German government began on May 21, 2024, this time for nine suspected leaders of the group.
May 21, 2024 Congo's army releases name of third American involved in foiled coup plot An attempted coup in Kinshasa involving three Americans ended in failure and fatalities. The attackers targeted the presidential palace and the residence of a political figure.
May 21, 2024 6 confirmed dead after vehicle slides off ferry, plunges into Nile River, authorities say Six Egyptian women have died after a vehicle carrying about two dozen people reportedly slid off a ferry and plunged into the Nile River just outside Cairo.
May 21, 2024 In Georgia, fierce state Supreme Court race, Republican congressional primary top ballots In Georgia, incumbent Justice Andrew Pinson and Democratic former congressman John Barrow are running for the state Supreme Court in an unusually heated race.
May 21, 2024 France's Macron to make unexpected visit to violence-hit New Caledonia French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise visit to New Caledonia to address ongoing unrest in the territory. The visit was announced by Prisca Thevenot.
May 21, 2024 Greek judge drops charges against 9 Egyptians accused of causing shipwreck that killed hundreds Nine Egyptian men have been acquitted by a Greek judge of charges related to a shipwreck that killed more than 500 migrants. The judge dismissed the case.
May 21, 2024 Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim they shot down another US drone as attacks intensify The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim they have shot down an American drone over the impoverished Arab country. This would be the second MQ-9 Reaper drone downed by the Houthis.
May 21, 2024 UN Security Council fails to pass Russia-backed resolution prohibiting nuclear weapons in space The U.S. has accused Russia of launching a satellite aimed at weaponizing space in a move criticized by the UN Security Council, which failed to pass a resolution against it.
May 21, 2024 Heroic canines honored as 5 firefighter dogs retire, begin new lives with loving families Five rescue dogs from Ecuador’s Fire Department were formally retired after seven years of service and honored at a ceremony on Monday, authorities say.
May 21, 2024 Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating citizens amid violent unrest in New Caledonia Australia and New Zealand initiated evacuation efforts for their citizens stranded in New Caledonia due to ongoing violence sparked by controversial electoral reforms.