A growing number of migrant children and families remain in makeshift shelters in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave. The asylum crisis has left children there without food for several days. Their continued presence in temporary accommodation highlights the severe pressure surrounding shelter and basic support in the enclave.
Armenia imported 20,000 tonnes of oil products from Azerbaijan during the past year, according to the Armenian Foreign Ministry. The ministry said the two countries are continuing efforts to expand bilateral trade. The statement points to ongoing commercial ties between the neighboring states, with petroleum products forming part of that exchange.
US Senator Jon Ossoff launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump from a Black pulpit near Atlanta. The Georgia Democrat directed his criticism beyond his Senate opponent and toward the US president. Ossoff is campaigning for a second Senate term in November. His remarks placed Trump at the center of his reelection message.
A laboratory in Massachusetts is turning pebble-sized pellets into forks and films designed not to leave microplastics in the environment. The material is made from bioplastic pellets. It is presented as an alternative to traditional plastic forks, which can shed harmful microplastics. The development focuses on creating plastic products from sugar while avoiding that environmental residue.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Raul Castro congratulations marking what would have been the 100th birthday of Raul’s brother, Fidel Castro. The message was read by Mikhail Shvydkoy, the presidential envoy for international cultural cooperation. He delivered it at the first international colloquium titled “Fidel: Legacy and the Future.”
Russia says Kyiv targeted foreigners in an effort to drive a wedge between Russia and its fraternal nations. Maria Zakharova called on every member of the international community to condemn what she described as the “barbaric crimes of the Kyiv regime.” Her statement presents the alleged attacks as an attempt to damage Russia’s relations with friendly countries. It also urges a broad international denunciation of Kyiv’s conduct.
Donald Trump says the United States will seek compensation from Iran over the deaths of US troops. He also says Washington considers it necessary to compensate the families of people who took part in protests in Iran over the past 50 years. The remarks frame the issue around Iranian responsibility and payments to affected families. They add a compensation demand to the broader US-Iran dispute.
At least 111 people have died after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia. The disaster left a broad trail of destruction across the affected area. Rescue and search efforts are taking place amid the rubble. The quake has caused severe damage in the region.
Video shows a building in Colombia crumbling during a devastating earthquake. The scene was compared to 9/11 because of the sudden collapse and destruction. The magnitude 7.4 quake has killed at least 22 people. Others remain trapped beneath the rubble as rescue efforts continue amid the devastation.
Colombia has recorded its strongest earthquake in ten years, according to the Geological Survey. Seismologists also detected two aftershocks. Their magnitudes were measured at 2.8 and 4.8.
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck western Colombia. More than 47 people have been killed, while buildings across the region have collapsed. The disaster has caused widespread destruction in the affected area.
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 47 people. Dozens of buildings collapsed across cities in the affected area. The disaster caused extensive destruction in the South American nation. The reported toll and damage underscore the severity of the quake.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, according to authorities. At least 20 people have died, officials said. Reports also indicate that buildings collapsed after the strong tremor. Rescue efforts and assessments of the damage are continuing as authorities respond to the disaster.
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has left at least 20 people dead. Soldiers are being deployed to help with rescue efforts. The response is continuing as authorities work to assist those affected. Live updates are following developments from the disaster and the ongoing rescue operation.
At least 18 people have died in the Colombian city of Pereira following an earthquake, according to Mayor Mauricio Salazar. The mayor provided the reported casualty figure as the city assesses the consequences of the disaster.
A newspaper reports that an earthquake in Choco has killed one person and injured 10 others. Several residential buildings and other structures collapsed in the city. The report describes damage in the urban area. No further details are given.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. Authorities said the confirmed death toll has risen to at least 20 people. The quake has caused a deadly disaster in the region, with officials continuing to report on the aftermath. The fatalities make this a significant national emergency for Colombia.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, leaving at least 20 people dead. The quake was felt across the region. Emergency teams remain engaged in assessing the damage and wider impact. Their evaluation is still under way.
A powerful earthquake has destroyed buildings in Colombia, prompting an ongoing search for people who may be trapped. The tremor was felt across nine departments. It also reached all 32 departmental capitals in the country. Rescue efforts are now focused on locating those affected by the destruction.
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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia and prompted evacuations. Tremors were felt in several cities across the country. The event caused immediate concern among residents in affected areas.
A powerful earthquake has caused significant damage and injuries in Colombia. The quake measured magnitude 7.4, with its epicentre near a village on the Pacific Coast. The event affected an area around that coastal settlement, where the strongest impacts were reported.
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order urging childhood vaccinations to be spread across separate medical visits. The order would also call for the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to be divided into three individual shots. It outlines a change in how these childhood vaccinations are administered.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a post on X. Leavitt described the measure as calling for greater flexibility on vaccines and more research. The announcement presents the order as an effort to expand room for vaccine policy and scientific work.
President Donald Trump has prolonged the waiver for another 90 days, allowing foreign-flagged vessels to move oil and other commodities between U.S. ports. The White House said the extension comes with fresh restrictions that narrow how the waiver can be used. Shipbuilders and their congressional allies had argued that the policy was weakening the domestic maritime industry. The administration therefore kept the waiver in place while limiting its reach.
President Donald Trump has prolonged a waiver of US shipping mandates for another 90 days. The measure permits foreign vessels to carry oil and other commodities around the United States, though the extension includes new restrictions. The move comes as the war in Iran disrupts crude flows and raises fuel costs. The waiver therefore remains in place in a narrower form while energy transport faces pressure.
President Donald Trump says he is taking a “low-key” approach toward Iran. At the same time, sanctions and a naval blockade are intensifying Tehran’s financial crisis and inflation. The report portrays economic pressure as compounding difficulties created by the Iranian regime itself. Together, those forces are described as deepening the pain facing Iran.
US President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at Iran’s demand for compensation for war-related losses. The demand is part of talks intended to wind down the conflict. As expectations for a swift agreement weaken, prospects for reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz also recede. Oil prices rose amid the uncertainty surrounding the negotiations and the strategic waterway.
Lebanon has reportedly filed a new lawsuit against former central bank chief Riad Salameh, according to reports citing judicial sources. The former commercial banker has also been indicted over alleged financial crimes. The claims are attributed to people familiar with the judiciary. The case adds another legal action involving Salameh and accusations concerning his financial conduct.
Donald Trump has leverage that could be used to enforce his Gaza plan. Benjamin Netanyahu is betting that Trump lacks the political will to deploy it. The standoff places the practical limits of American influence at the centre of the dispute. It also turns the question of US resolve into a key factor in the plan’s prospects.
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President Donald Trump has received permission to revise his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corp. The change removes an earlier allegation that a 12-second clip in a documentary caused massive financial damage to his business. The legal action continues with that claim excluded from the case.
Iran’s supreme leader’s office has appointed a new security chief. It has also placed established war commanders in influential positions. The moves point to a consolidation of Iran’s internal hierarchy. The appointments involve the country’s security structure and a veteran of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Iran has appointed Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of its Supreme National Security Council. The move elevates a prominent hardliner to a pivotal security position. Rezaei is described as a close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. The appointment comes more than five months into the conflict between Iran and the United States.
Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei is set to become secretary of Iran’s top security body. His appointment comes as talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz are under way. The development raises questions about Rezaei’s background and the importance of placing him in the senior security post.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Congress to approve a sharp increase in the Pentagon’s budget. He made the appeal during a Monday ceremony marking the renaming of a military base for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The budget push was presented alongside the tribute to Graham. The event combined a military naming ceremony with a request for greater defense spending.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States experienced its hottest month on record in July. The agency described the month as a record-setting period for heat across the continental US. The finding concerns the contiguous United States specifically. It marks a new high for monthly temperatures in the area, according to NOAA.
July became the hottest month ever recorded in the United States. It surpassed the previous record set in 2012. Intense heat domes contributed to the historic highs.
Russia’s Supreme Court has ordered opposition party Yabloko removed from the ballot for the State Duma election. Yabloko says it will appeal, so the ruling is not yet legally effective. Rodina brought the lawsuit last Friday, alleging a range of violations, including copyright infringement, illegal campaigning, and support for extremism. Judge Vyacheslav Kirillov heard the case. He declared the human rights group International Memorial “extremist” this spring.
A Moscow court has ruled that Russia’s only liberal, anti-war party cannot take part in next month’s parliamentary elections. The decision prevents the party from standing in the upcoming vote. It is described as Russia’s sole liberal and anti-war political party. The ruling comes ahead of the scheduled parliamentary election.
Yabloko will not be removed from the ballot before its appeal is considered. The party has five days to challenge the Supreme Court’s decision. Its immediate electoral status therefore remains unchanged while the appeal process proceeds.
The decision to disqualify the Yabloko party from the parliamentary race is not yet in force. The party has five days to challenge the court’s ruling. Its electoral status therefore remains subject to the appeal period.
Russia’s Supreme Court has disqualified the Yabloko party from taking part in State Duma elections. The court fully upheld a claim brought by the Rodina party. The ruling removes Yabloko from the election contest. No further details were provided.
Russia’s Supreme Court has removed the Yabloko party from the State Duma ballot. The decision granted a lawsuit filed by the Rodina party. Before the ruling, Yabloko chairman Nikolai Rybakov urged the court in his closing argument to reject Rodina’s case in full. He said the party had attracted young volunteers because they did not want to be killed in Ukraine.
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Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday blocked Yabloko, described as the country’s only anti-war party, from taking part in the parliamentary elections scheduled for September. The ruling removes the party from the upcoming contest. Yabloko will therefore be unable to field candidates in those elections. The decision concerns the party’s eligibility to participate in the parliamentary vote.
Russia’s Supreme Court has ruled that the Yabloko party cannot take part in the upcoming contest for the State Duma, the lower chamber of parliament. Judge Vyacheslav Kirillov granted a lawsuit brought by lawyers representing the Rodina party. The decision removes the country’s only antiwar party from the parliamentary race. Yabloko’s exclusion follows the court’s acceptance of Rodina’s legal challenge.
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Russia’s Supreme Court is hearing a lawsuit from the Rodina party seeking to remove Yabloko from the State Duma election ballot. Yabloko is described as the only listed party calling for an immediate truce with Ukraine. Rodina also alleges breaches of campaign and candidate-nomination rules, as well as “extremism” in Yabloko’s public stance. Its copyright complaints reportedly concern disputed campaign materials, including ChatGPT-generated images and photographs from 1945.
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Russia’s Supreme Court has begun hearing a lawsuit that seeks to remove the anti-war Yabloko party from the State Duma ballot. Hundreds of people gathered outside the court in Moscow and lined up to show their support for the party. The case concerns Yabloko’s eligibility to appear on the ballot for Russia’s lower parliamentary chamber.
A new train service has connected Finland and Sweden for the first time in decades. The route will allow rail travel from Portugal to Lapland. That journey is believed to be the longest train trip in Europe. The service marks a renewed rail link between the two Nordic countries.
Russian on-duty air defenses reportedly intercepted more than 210 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over 12 Russian regions during the day. The claim describes a widespread drone operation spanning multiple parts of Russia.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it expects to temporarily halt flight operations at Washington’s Reagan National Airport. The pause is scheduled for August 23, from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. local time. The measure is intended to support the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race. The agency announced the planned interruption on Monday.
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President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. The order would recommend separating the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three individual shots. The proposal concerns how the vaccines would be administered rather than announcing a new vaccine. Its stated focus is the separation of the combined immunization into separate doses.
The Ukrainian Air Force said a MiG-29 caught fire on the evening of Aug. 10 while carrying out a combat mission in Odesa Oblast. The pilot tried to save the aircraft, but the jet ultimately could not be salvaged, according to the force. The pilot successfully ejected and survived the crash safely.
Oman is working to contain a large oil spill linked to the damaged tanker Caroline Bezengi. The vessel is believed to be part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet. Moscow uses that fleet to get around Western sanctions. The incident has drawn attention to the tanker’s suspected connection with that sanctions-evasion network.
Several Ukrainian drones struck a petrochemical plant in Russia’s Tyumen region on Monday. Governor Alexander Moor confirmed the attack. The facility is located more than 2,200 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, deep inside Russia. The report identifies the plant as the target of the drone strike but gives no further details about damage or casualties.
Russian distributors postponed the release of Spider-Man to make room for Posledniy Bogatyr: Kolobok, or “The Last Warrior: Kolobok.” Local outlet Rotonda reported that five screenings in St. Petersburg on Friday, August 7, sold no tickets at all. The situation persisted on Sunday, August 9, when 20 auditoriums in the city were left empty for Kolobok. The report highlights the poor attendance despite the effort to clear space for the film.
CNN says Donald Trump and the Republican Party are facing an unfavorable outlook as the US midterm elections draw closer. The television channel reported that rising gasoline prices were worsening Americans’ perceptions of the economy. Weak employment figures were also failing to help Republicans. Together, those conditions are leaving the party in a difficult position ahead of the midterms. The assessment focuses on economic concerns and their political impact.
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Iran’s supreme leader has appointed Ahmad Vahidi to lead the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Ali Ozmaei was appointed separately as the new head of the IRGC Navy.
Significant flash flooding may occur across parts of the Midwest and the central Appalachians for much of the workweek. Multiple rounds of storms are expected to bring drenching downpours to the region. The repeated rainfall could create dangerous flooding conditions across affected areas. The threat is tied to the succession of storms rather than a single weather system.
Kazakhstan is considering alternative routes for some oil exports because of disruption affecting the CPC. The republic’s Energy Ministry said options beyond existing operational channels include sending crude through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline. Officials are also weighing shipments across the Caspian Sea via Azerbaijan. The Baku-Supsa route is another prospective option under consideration.
Cristóbal Alfaro scored twice as Mexico defeated the United States 2-0. The result allowed Mexico to retain its CONCACAF U-20 Championship title. Alfaro supplied both goals in the victory. Mexico’s success came against the United States in the title match.
People in Poland demonstrated on Sunday against what they described as a rise in violence targeting Ukrainians. The protests took place in 22 cities across the country, according to Polish outlet RMF24. The demonstrations were framed as a response to a summer marked by violence against Ukrainians. They were held on August 9.
Ukraine is continuing attacks on Russia’s oil and petrochemical sector, according to the latest developments on Aug. 10. Ukraine’s General Staff said a petrochemical plant more than 2,000 kilometers from the border was struck. A Russian oil refinery in Tatarstan was also targeted. Ukraine’s military intelligence reported that Russian missile production was “exceeding monthly targets.” Russia, meanwhile, claimed it intercepted 456 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Ukraine’s military intelligence has disclosed figures for Russian missile production. Vadym Skibitskyi said Russia had already met its annual production targets for Zircon and Oniks missiles during the first seven months. The figures cited were 33 Zircon missiles and 60 Oniks missiles manufactured in that period. He described the output as exceeding monthly targets.
Canada has imposed sanctions on a company based in the United Arab Emirates. The statement alleges that the firm has ties to Russia. It further claims that products made by the sanctioned company are being used in the “special military operation” in Ukraine. The measure rests on those allegations about the company’s links and products.
A spokesperson says the crew aboard Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht did not hear a call for help in time. A skiff off the coast of Alaska was subsequently assisted by a nearby cruise ship. The account highlights the delayed response from the yacht crew and the aid provided by the cruise vessel. No further details about the circumstances are given.
The World Health Organization warns that efforts to contain Ebola are struggling to keep pace with the virus. Infection rates remain high, deepening concern about the authorities’ ability to control the disease. The situation suggests that public-health teams are still trying to get a firm grip on the outbreak. WHO’s warning highlights the urgency of catching up with transmission.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo started several months before authorities officially declared it, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO said some earlier patients were incorrectly diagnosed as having malaria or typhoid. The delayed recognition meant the disease was initially attributed to other illnesses. The statement highlights problems in identifying the outbreak at an early stage.
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Greenland’s government issued what it called a strong warning last week. A new Texas oil company linked to US President Donald Trump had moved equipment for exploratory drilling ashore without obtaining the required approval. Authorities in Nuuk now face a delicate balancing act. They must seek to stabilise relations with the United States while pushing back against what the report describes as Trump’s territorial ambitions.
Meta is weighing in on a major debate about the future direction of artificial intelligence. The central question is whether AI models should be open to anyone who wants to experiment with and modify them. The opposing view favors tight control by the companies that develop the models. Meta’s position places the company within a broader discussion over how AI should be managed.
Palestinian club football is set to resume in September after a wartime suspension. Sports leagues across Palestine, including professional football, were halted because of what the source describes as Israel’s genocidal war on Palestinians. The planned restart marks a return for competitions that had been stopped by the conflict.
Google is scheduled to hold its annual Made by Google hardware event on Wednesday, with Pixel devices at the center of the presentation. The company has already previewed new slab-style and foldable Pixel smartphones. Leaks also point to refreshed watches and a new color option for an existing line of earbuds. Google may have additional announcements in store beyond those products, though the details remain uncertain.
South Korea has reaffirmed its position that it will not supply weapons to Ukraine. The official stressed that Seoul has consistently provided defense materials to any country in line with its domestic law. The statement links the country’s approach to weapons and defense-material supplies to its national legal framework.
In the early 1950s, prominent doctors in Moscow, most of them Jewish, were accused of conspiring to assassinate Soviet leaders on Western orders. The accused lost their jobs, were arrested and tortured. After Joseph Stalin died in 1953, Lavrenty Beria …
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a US-backed deal for Gaza, prompting scepticism inside Israel. Reports say he was personally working out details of a pilot military withdrawal only days earlier. The unexpected reversal caught IDF commanders off guard and risks alienating Donald Trump, described as Netanyahu’s main ally. He is struggling to reconcile incompatible demands over Gaza policy from important domestic and international partners.
Palestinians have reacted with a sense of abandonment after Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Gaza plan. His declaration has deepened doubts that lasting calm can be achieved. Those doubts are tied to the absence of an Israeli withdrawal, reconstruction in Gaza and guarantees. The rejection has therefore reinforced concerns about whether any durable peace is possible without those conditions.
Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel’s military would not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas had been genuinely disarmed. His statement rejected the reported deal proposed by Donald Trump for Gaza. The White House has not commented on the Israeli prime minister’s position. Netanyahu’s condition places Hamas’s disarmament before any military withdrawal.
The Trump administration is reportedly not troubled by the Israeli prime minister’s rejection of the proposed deal. It is said to regard Netanyahu’s position as campaign rhetoric delivered ahead of a general election. That assessment suggests the rejection may not be the last word on the plan. The future of the proposal remains open amid the political positioning.
Beginning February 1, 2027, creators seeking to monetize through YouTube’s Partner Program will need at least 1,000 subscribers. They must also record either 8,000 qualified watch hours during the previous year or 20 million qualified Shorts views within the past 90 days. The thresholds represent a substantial increase over YouTube’s current requirements.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would demand compensation from Iran for people he said it had killed or gravely wounded. His statement came after Iran sought payment for damage caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks. The remarks set out opposing compensation claims over casualties and destruction linked to the attacks. Trump presented the demand as a response to Iran’s request for damages.
Iran’s supreme leader has appointed Ali Abdollahi to lead the country’s armed forces. Kiyumars Heidari, who previously commanded the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, is set to serve as Abdollahi’s deputy. The appointments mark a change in the senior leadership structure of Iran’s military. Heidari’s new role places him directly alongside Abdollahi in the armed forces command. No further details about the decision were given.
Europe initially sought to curb Russia’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine through oil revenues by using sanctions, legislation and price caps. As hundreds of ships helped Moscow evade those restrictions, Western governments increasingly reinforced the measures with aggressive maritime enforcement. The campaign has pushed Europe back toward using sea-based action as a central tool against Russia’s oil income.
Russian stock benchmarks ended mixed when trading on the Moscow Exchange closed. The ruble-denominated MOEX Index gained 0.53%. The dollar-denominated RTS Index moved in the opposite direction, slipping 0.01%.
Vladimir Putin signaled the launch of the Yermakovsky Mining and Processing Plant through a video link. The facility is expected to have an ore-processing capacity of 30,000 tons.
Residents of Gelendzhik began reporting a citywide power outage on the afternoon of August 10, according to 93.ru. A warning about possible Ukrainian drone attacks had been active in the resort city since early morning. Sirens sounded periodically while the warning remained in effect, and authorities closed the beaches. The outage and security measures came one week after a beach strike killed seven people.
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VIDEO: Aerial images show the dried-out banks of a pond in London, as the UK's Met Office says a new heatwave is set to hit southern and central England. According to provisional figures, last month was the driest July on record for England and Wales.
VIDEO: Aerial images show the dried-out banks of a pond in London, as the UK's Met Office says a new heatwave is set to hit southern and central England. According to provisional figures, last month was the driest July on record for England and Wales.
Jury selection is beginning for Duane Keith Davis, also known as Keffe D, in the case involving the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis faces a murder charge involving a deadly weapon. The 63-year-old defendant has pleaded not guilty. The proceedings now move toward trial as potential jurors are chosen.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is in “perfect health”. Pezeshkian also says Khamenei delivered a message calling for “unity and cohesion”. The remarks present the supreme leader as healthy while stressing a call for collective solidarity.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck near Bogota in Colombia. Officials say at least 69 people have been killed in the disaster. Some people remain trapped beneath rubble, as rescue efforts continue amid the destruction. The death toll could change as emergency teams reach affected areas.
Colombian equities moved lower after a major earthquake struck on Monday. The disaster killed at least 20 people and caused widespread damage across the country. Latin American assets were otherwise muted as investors remained concerned that the conflict in the Middle East could drag on. The market reaction combined the immediate impact of the earthquake with broader regional caution over the prolonged conflict.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia and neighboring Ecuador, prompting people to leave homes and buildings. The United States Geological Survey measured the quake at magnitude 7.4. It placed the epicenter in San Jose Del Palmar, roughly 250 miles west of Bogota. The shaking affected communities across the border region and led to evacuations as residents responded to the tremor.
Colombia’s geological service reported that an earthquake in the country reached magnitude 7.4. The tremor occurred near the city of San Jose del Palmar in Choco Department. No further details were provided in the report.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, shaking the country and neighbouring Ecuador. At least 20 buildings collapsed in the Colombian city of Cali, with people reportedly trapped inside. The quake also prompted residents to leave homes and other buildings. Cali mayor Alejandro Eder said the city had asked teams from Bogota and Medellin to support rescue operations. The disaster has triggered an urgent search for those caught in the wreckage.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, with buildings reportedly collapsing or suffering severe damage in several major cities. Cali and Pereira are among the places affected by the reported destruction. US and Colombian geological surveys said the earthquake occurred at 7.34am local time on Monday. They placed its epicentre in the western department of Chocó. Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Venezuela.
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, leaving people injured and buildings damaged. The tremor prompted evacuations in the capital, Bogota. Colombia’s geological service recorded the event at magnitude 6.6, while the US Geological Survey assessed it at 7.4. Shaking was felt in parts of Latin America, including Ecuador and Panama.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. The shaking was felt across the South American country and in neighbouring Ecuador. People responded by leaving homes and other buildings. The quake prompted evacuations as residents sought to move away from structures during the shaking and its immediate aftermath.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, with its magnitude initially measured at 7.4. The tremors were felt beyond Colombia’s borders in neighboring Ecuador, as well as in Panama and Venezuela. The earthquake caused damage in the affected area.
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday morning. Buildings across the western part of the country suffered severe damage, according to the report. The tremor also shook Bogotá, the capital. The incident has affected both western areas and the national capital.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia and neighboring Ecuador, leading people to leave homes and buildings. The United States Geological Survey recorded the quake at magnitude 7.4. Its epicenter was reported in San Jose Del Palmar, roughly 250 miles west of Bogota. The shaking prompted evacuations in affected areas.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred in Colombia. It struck at around 9:34 p.m. Japan time on the 10th. The depth of the focus was 120 kilometers. Information from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii indicated that there was no concern about a tsunami.
Some Chinese users of artificial intelligence companions have been left grieving after tighter government regulation. Li Linlin cried for days when her virtual boyfriend was eliminated by ByteDance, the developer of TikTok. She had exchanged about 700,000 words with him over two years, but never had the chance to say goodbye. The loss highlights the emotional attachment users can form with digital companions.
Brent crude traded on ICE rose above $87 per barrel for the first time since July 31. By 7:31 p.m. Moscow time, the benchmark had gained 4.3%, reaching $87.14 per barrel.
Ukrainian forces carried out 445 attacks on the Novaya Kakhovka district of Kherson Region over one week. The bombardments caused significant damage in the area. An apartment building, a defunct enterprise, the power grid and road surfaces were among the sites affected. The report describes the attacks through the damage they caused to residential, industrial and public infrastructure.
Three decades have passed since Tupac was killed. Now, a person who was once his rival is set to face trial over the murder. During the intervening years, Tupac’s reputation has continued to grow. The forthcoming proceedings bring renewed attention to the long-running case surrounding his death.
The trial begins this week for a man accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The case has remained unsolved for three decades. Its unresolved status has kept the hip-hop world closely engaged with the proceedings and the long-running investigation.
Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the murder trial of a former street-gang leader accused of masterminding the drive-by killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur. Shakur was shot dead in Las Vegas nearly three decades ago. The case remained unsolved for years and became a defining moment in rap music history. The defendant now faces trial over the alleged role in the killing.
Nearly three decades after rapper Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas, the case has finally reached trial. His death became a defining episode in the East Coast–West Coast hip-hop rivalry of the 1990s. That feud involved some of rap’s biggest names and drew intense attention. The long-delayed proceedings now formally begin in court.
The trial has begun in Las Vegas for the man charged in rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is 63, faces a single murder charge involving a deadly weapon. Prosecutors allege the crime was intended to promote, advance or assist a criminal gang. Shakur’s death has remained one of the most notorious unresolved murders in the United States.
The NCAA is expected to announce a collaboration with the FBI on Monday, according to people familiar with the announcement who spoke to CNN Sports. The initiative is intended to educate college athletes about how to confront, prevent and respond to sexual exploitation on the internet. The announcement centers on prevention and responses to online abuse affecting athletes. No further details of the collaboration were provided.
Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service reportedly found that the Yabloko party had received money from abroad. A representative of the Central Election Commission presented that claim during a court hearing. The hearing concerns a lawsuit brought by the Rodina party to remove Yabloko from the State Duma election. Yabloko’s lawyer disputes the allegation, saying the funds came from Russian citizens rather than foreign sources.
Russia’s General Prosecutor’s Office has called for Yabloko candidates to be removed from the State Duma elections. The prosecutor cited the receipt of foreign funding as one of the grounds for the request. It also alleged violations of legislation aimed at combating extremism. The move concerns Yabloko’s participation in the elections.
A financial watchdog says the Yabloko party received money from the United States and Germany through third parties. The watchdog identified individuals among the party’s counterparties who made donations. Those contributions were routed through Armenia and Israel, according to the statement. The title and excerpt provide no figures for the funds and do not describe how the money was used.
Russia’s financial watchdog says it has found evidence that the opposition party Yabloko received funding from abroad. Rosfinmonitoring will provide the party with documents detailing the finding. Yabloko is to receive them under a non-disclosure agreement. No source or amount of the alleged foreign funding is identified in the report.
Russia’s central bank has recommended that banks help small and medium-sized businesses affected by what it describes as “terrorist attacks.” The wording refers to Ukrainian drone strikes on warehouses and logistics centers. Lenders are being urged to support companies whose operations were hit by those attacks. The recommendation concerns financial terms for the affected businesses.
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Russia’s Supreme Court has barred the country’s only “pro-peace” party from taking part in parliamentary elections. The case was brought by Rodina, a nationalist party described as pro-Kremlin. Rodina is also contesting the election. The ruling puts the eligibility of parties in the election at the center of the dispute.
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Serbian politician Milos Jovanovic said a show by FAZ journalist Michael Martens indicated that some Germans were neglecting the lessons of the Eastern Front. Jovanovic emphasized that any response to Martens’ comments should be determined by the Serbian people themselves. His remarks placed the question of a reaction in the hands of Serbia’s public rather than outside actors. The statement concerned the interpretation and consequences of the journalist’s comments.
The Russian Embassy in Serbia said comments by FAZ journalist Michael Martens should undergo legal assessment. The diplomatic mission said the remarks could incite hostility or intolerance toward Russians. Its statement focused on the potential legal implications of the journalist’s wording. No further details about the comments or any legal proceedings were provided.
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