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Indian police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators outside the Jharkhand state assembly in Ranchi during protests over alleged irregularities in examinations for government jobs
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Indian police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators outside the Jharkhand state assembly in Ranchi during protests over alleged irregularities in examinations for government jobs
Diplomat Rodion Miroshnik said Russia is certain it will prevail in its standoff with Ukraine. He added that everything possible must be done to strengthen the country. The remarks present victory as assured while calling for efforts to reinforce Russia. No further details were given about the measures or the confrontation.
Australian shipbuilder Austal says Hanwha Group has offered as much as $1.20 billion to acquire its US operations. The South Korean conglomerate is seeking to broaden its presence in the American defence market. The proposal centres on Austal’s activities in the United States and represents a potential expansion for Hanwha there.
Typhoon Dolphin, identified as the year’s 13th typhoon, moved away from Zhejiang on Monday. As the storm departed, Hangzhou’s air and rail transportation hubs resumed operations. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport returned fully to flight service. A total of 814 inbound and outbound flights were scheduled there for the day.
More than 100 humanoid robots were undergoing training in Beijing on Monday. With trainers guiding them, the machines were learning skills associated with human work as well as abilities used in everyday life. The activity was described as “pre-job training,” highlighting efforts to prepare the robots for practical roles. Their instruction covered both workplace and daily-life skills.
A study led by Chinese researchers warns that hot days worldwide could contain roughly four additional hours of extreme heat by the end of the 21st century. The projection applies to a high-emissions scenario. It points to longer periods of intense heat as a possible consequence of that emissions pathway. The findings highlight a projected change in the duration of extreme heat globally.
Beijing is preparing for an intense spell of rain expected to begin late Tuesday. Forecasters expect the Chinese capital to receive more than one-third of its typical annual rainfall during the following 24 hours. Moisture associated with Typhoon Dolphin, located to the south, is moving toward the region. It is expected to meet cool air over northern China, helping produce the heavy precipitation.
Japan’s Defense Ministry has issued its latest white paper, titled “Defense of Japan 2026.” The commentary portrays the document as further evidence of what it calls Japan’s dangerous neo-militarist agenda. It criticizes the paper for presenting militarism as a vision of the future. The assessment is explicitly negative toward the ministry’s stated defense direction.
The president’s media company reported a massive loss in its latest quarter. It plans to abandon newly added business lines as part of a fresh turnaround effort. The company instead intends to refocus as a forum where users can post their views. The shift puts user expression back at the center of its business direction.
A group of major US investment firms is reportedly close to forming a partnership with Nvidia. The proposed arrangement would involve $500 billion in funding. The money would support the construction of artificial-intelligence infrastructure. The Financial Times attributed the information to people familiar with the matter.
Nvidia has secured $500bn from major investors for artificial-intelligence infrastructure. The funding is intended for new data centres. These facilities will house and operate vast arrays of stacked computer chips. They will also provide the cooling needed for chips that process AI data and actions.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a preliminary ruling in its anti-dumping investigation into pecans imported from Mexico and the United States. The ruling introduces provisional anti-dumping measures against the imports. They will be applied through cash deposits, with the requirement taking effect on Tuesday. The decision concerns pecan shipments from both named countries.
Vietnam has started building an anti-submarine frigate that it describes as the largest and most advanced warship ever produced domestically. The development was reported by a newspaper owned by the military. The project highlights Vietnam’s effort to expand its indigenous naval shipbuilding capabilities. The vessel is presented as a significant step in the country’s development of anti-submarine military equipment.
China is targeting more than 100 million metric tons of annual coal production reserve capacity by 2030. The plan sets a long-term benchmark for the country’s coal sector. The proposed capacity would be measured by annual production capability. The target signals an effort to strengthen coal supply reserves.
The People’s Bank of China has renewed its bilateral currency swap agreement with Argentina’s central bank. The renewed arrangement will run for five years. China’s central bank announced the agreement last Thursday. The move maintains a bilateral financial mechanism between the two countries.
Colombia’s far-right government has recognised Israel’s claim over the Golan Heights. The South American country is only the second to take this position. The territory was illegally annexed by Israel. The decision places Colombia among the few states accepting Israel’s claim over the disputed territory.
China has arrested more than 8,200 suspects in a recent coordinated police operation, the Ministry of Public Security said Monday. The campaign also dismantled more than 1,000 criminal groups. Authorities described the effort as a crackdown on organized crime that is continuing to evolve. The operation was carried out across China.
Iran is preparing to play Russia in a friendly football match, according to federation president Mehdi Taj. Taj also said the Iranian team will face two European teams and one Asian team. The Asian opponent also took part in the World Cup. His remarks point to a schedule featuring several international fixtures.
The US president is seeking payment from Iran for what he describes as damages accumulated over “50 years”. Iran has tied any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to the payment of war reparations. Talks over the strait’s future are continuing, with compensation now a central condition in the dispute. The negotiations remain unresolved as both sides press their demands.
Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday after negotiations between the United States and Iran reached an impasse. The discussions concern a peace agreement and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Asian shares remained directionless as prolonged uncertainty over the outlook for global inflation weighed on markets. The stalemate has added to concerns surrounding energy and broader economic conditions.
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US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open. He also said he would seek compensation from Iran for casualties caused by the war. His remarks address both the reported status of passage through the strait and a demand for payment from Tehran over wartime deaths and injuries.
US President Donald Trump claims that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely cleared of mines. He says the waterway is open to all ships, with the exception of vessels heading to Iranian ports. The statement concerns access through the strategic strait. Ships bound for Iran remain excluded under his description.
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.
Singapore has lifted its forecast for economic growth in 2026. The government said stronger-than-expected global investment in artificial intelligence should help sustain activity during the second half of the year. It also expects the Middle East war to have a milder economic impact than previously anticipated. The revision follows robust gross domestic product performance in the second quarter.
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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche arrived at the Department of Justice to rounds of applause after being sworn into office. Staffers lined the hallway cheering and clapping as Blanche made his way through the building on his first day.
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche arrived at the Department of Justice to rounds of applause after being sworn into office. Staffers lined the hallway cheering and clapping as Blanche made his way through the building on his first day.
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Several people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, toppling buildings across several cities, damaging hospitals and infrastructure and trapping people beneath the rubble in what authorities called the country's strongest earthquake of the century.
Several people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, toppling buildings across several cities, damaging hospitals and infrastructure and trapping people beneath the rubble in what authorities called the country's strongest earthquake of the century.
Australia will begin vaccinating captive native bird species against H5 bird flu as the deadly virus continues spreading across the country. Federal agriculture minister Julie Collins said priority species in captivity would receive the first doses in the coming days and weeks. Officials also hope to vaccinate some wild birds, but acknowledge that catching them once is difficult. Capturing the same birds twice to administer both doses would be even more challenging.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for a reduction in childhood vaccinations. The order also seeks to separate the combined measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine. It sets out a change to the approach to routine immunisation for children. The move places childhood vaccine policy under new direction from the president.
President Donald Trump’s executive order calls for fewer childhood vaccinations to be recommended and for longer intervals between shots. Medical experts warn that the proposed changes are not supported by science. They say the overhaul could leave children less protected against disease. The order marks a push to significantly alter the country’s childhood vaccine policy.
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order focused on changing how the federal government approaches childhood vaccines. The order is described as an effort to reshape federal policy in this area. No further details about its provisions or expected effects were provided. The action places childhood vaccination policy at the center of the administration’s latest executive decision.
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that the administration is recognizing childhood vaccine recommendations for only 11 core inoculations. The statement describes a narrower set of childhood vaccinations endorsed by the U.S. government. Trump made the remarks in the Oval Office. The focus is on the administration’s stated approach to core childhood vaccine recommendations.
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Donald Trump has signed an order aimed at limiting and separating childhood vaccines. The Trump administration has for a long time promoted a discredited claim linking vaccines with autism. The measure is presented alongside that contested position, without further details on how it will be implemented.
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.
BREAKING Trump backs FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme
BREAKING Trump backs FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme
Brent crude traded on ICE moved above $88 per barrel for the first time since July 31. At 1:42 a.m. GMT, the benchmark was up 0.41%, reaching $88.08 per barrel.
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A survivor of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia told a local television network that she managed to escape her building after receiving a Google alert, but that others were not able to do so.
A survivor of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia told a local television network that she managed to escape her building after receiving a Google alert, but that others were not able to do so.
Victoria Premier Ben Carroll has promised that, if re-elected, his government will close every loophole that high-profile accused and convicted criminals use to conceal their identities in court. Carroll and Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny said they would amend the state’s Open Courts Act. The proposed changes would restrict suppression orders and ban their use by convicted rapists. The commitment is tied to the government’s return to office in November.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that Zangnan, described as the southern part of the Xizang autonomous region, is Chinese territory. He said China does not recognize what he called the “Arunachal Pradesh” illegally established by India. The statement reiterates Beijing’s position on the disputed area. It presents the territory as belonging to China and rejects India’s designation.
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Apple is still planning a major iPhone redesign centered on glass, according to people familiar with the matter. The change is intended for the device’s 20th anniversary. Their account contradicts an analyst report that said the overhaul had been canceled.
A source at the Russian embassy says Moscow will respond to the expanding NATO presence in Finland with unspecified measures. Russian diplomats have repeatedly highlighted what they describe as the harmful consequences of Helsinki’s policy. The diplomats are confident that Finland’s leadership is aware of these warnings and the signals Russia has sent. No further details of the planned response are provided.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has presented his vision of an artificial-intelligence future in which every person has access to a powerful personal AI agent. He argues that open-source technology could help stop control over advanced AI from being concentrated among only a few companies, governments or institutions. The proposal frames openness as a way to distribute influence over increasingly capable systems.
Meta Platforms Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg laid out his views on artificial intelligence in a 6,500-word essay published Monday. He highlighted his conviction that giving more people access to AI models will be central to the industry’s future. The essay presents his broader argument for wider AI availability and its importance to the sector’s direction.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined an idealized vision of humanity living alongside artificial intelligence. His latest essay, published Monday under the title “The Future is for Everyone,” runs to more than 6,500 words. The manifesto broadly sets out Zuckerberg’s beliefs about AI and the future he imagines for human society. Its central focus is how people might coexist with increasingly important artificial intelligence.
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A fire was reported at an oil refinery in Russia’s Far East, more than 6,000 kilometers from Ukraine. Monitoring channels said a logistics hub in Voronezh Oblast belonging to major Russian online retailer Wildberries was also targeted overnight on Aug. 11. The report links the incidents in timing but provides no details on the cause of the refinery fire or the extent of damage.
The Trump administration is ending federal backing for a major annual report on the Arctic, according to two people familiar with the situation. The report tracks the region’s condition and examines how climate pollution is driving changes there. The move would withdraw government support from a prominent effort to document developments in the Arctic.
A young girl discovered a humpback whale stranded on a beach in Queensland, Australia. The whale later freed itself successfully when the tide came in.
The hanging death of Tasia Fortune has deeply unsettled her family and the surrounding community in Mississippi. Fortune was a 29-year-old Black woman. Her body was discovered outside an abandoned house on Aug. 3. The circumstances of her death remain at the center of the community’s shock.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has eased the requirements for data-center owners selling asset-backed securities. The move could create room for additional debt offerings. Technology companies are searching Wall Street for financing methods to cover artificial-intelligence spending, and the regulatory change may support those efforts.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he would convene an urgent, in-person meeting of lawmakers on Wednesday. The meeting is intended to address speculation surrounding his leadership. Luxon announced the move on Tuesday as questions about his position continued to circulate.
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Alphabet’s Google promotes artificial-intelligence tools to corporate customers as a faster way to sort through huge volumes of job applications. The systems are presented as helping identify the most promising candidates. Yet some of Google’s own AI researchers do not want to depend on those tools when hiring. The contrast raises questions about the reliability of the HR filters Google pitches to businesses.
Video captures soldiers rushing out of buildings and seeking cover at a military base in Cali as a powerful earthquake struck Colombia. The quake measured magnitude 7.4 and flattened military barracks at the site. The footage shows the immediate scramble among personnel as the ground shook. It highlights the force of the earthquake’s impact on the base and the soldiers’ efforts to protect themselves.
The death toll from the earthquake in Colombia has risen to 132, according to local radio reports. BluRadio says another 570 people were injured in the disaster.
Video recorded at Pereira airport in Colombia captures intense shaking during a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake. The footage shows the airport being violently jolted as the seismic event unfolds. The sudden movement creates a moment of terror inside the facility, with the strength of the quake plainly visible in the scene. The recording offers a vivid view of how severely the earthquake affected the airport environment.
The number of people killed in a powerful earthquake in western Colombia is rising. Rescue teams are searching through buildings that collapsed after the quake struck. An Al Jazeera reporter is on the ground, providing coverage from the affected area. The disaster has left rescue workers focused on finding survivors amid widespread destruction.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, leaving scores dead. Thousands of buildings were severely damaged across the affected area. The United States Geological Survey said the quake was the strongest to originate within Colombia since at least 1990. The scale of the damage makes it a major national disaster, with communities facing extensive destruction after the shaking.
Colombia has declared a nationwide state of emergency following an earthquake. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management said the decision was made by President Abelardo de la Espriella. It added that the move received unanimous backing at an emergency government meeting.
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.
Türkiye’s parliament approved a legal framework on Monday covering the disarmament and reintegration of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK. The measure is described as a key step toward ending a conflict that has lasted for decades. It establishes a legal basis for efforts to disarm PKK members and support their return to society. The vote marks a significant development in the broader peace process.
Türkiye has approved legislation setting conditions for thousands of PKK members to return to society. The law offers them a possible path to amnesty if the group fully disarms. The measure establishes terms for reintegration while tying that opportunity to the PKK’s complete disarmament. It marks a legal step in the process involving Türkiye and the PKK.
Turkey’s parliament has endorsed a landmark measure aimed at helping end the country’s four-decade conflict with the PKK. The law describes how some militants could return to civilian life. It does not, however, settle what will happen to Abdullah Ocalan. The vote therefore advances the reintegration process while leaving a central question unresolved.
Turkey’s parliament approved a limited amnesty law for Kurdish PKK militants on Monday. The measure represents a major step in a peace process intended to bring decades of conflict to an end. The legislation does not cover imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan. His release has remained a central demand of the group. The exclusion leaves a significant condition unresolved as the peace initiative moves forward.
Türkiye has approved a bill resembling a pardon for thousands of Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters. The text envisages that some PKK members who surrender their weapons could return to civilian life. The measure links laying down arms with reintegration into society. It presents a legal route for eligible fighters to leave the armed struggle and resume civilian lives.
Turkey’s parliament has approved a landmark law creating a legal framework for disbanding the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK. The measure marks a major step toward ending a conflict that has lasted for decades. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the fighting. The legislation gives the peace process a formal legal foundation.
Intel plans to issue $15 billion worth of new stock. The offering could be the chipmaker’s first public share sale since it listed in 1971. The company is seeking to extend its comeback. It also aims to capitalize on demand created by the artificial-intelligence boom.
Intel is reportedly close to expanding the size of a planned share sale. People familiar with the matter say the company is aiming to raise about $20 billion. That would be roughly one-third more than the target announced when the transaction was disclosed Monday morning. The size of the offering has not been presented as final.
The US State Department said Monday that more than 175,000 visas have been revoked since January 2025. That was when President Donald Trump began his second term. The announcement links the revocations to the period since the start of his second administration. It does not specify the reasons or categories involved.
The US State Department says the Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas. According to the department, most of the cancellations followed law-enforcement encounters connected to criminal activity. The statement gave no further details about the cases or the people affected.
A mission to launch China’s Zhongxing-4B satellite failed on Monday. China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. said the attempt took place in southern China’s Hainan Province. The mission used a modified Long March-7 carrier rocket.
The Washington Post reported Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month after an Iranian threat. The White House had said at the time that Trump was aboard Air Force One. The report therefore presents a discrepancy between the publicly described flight and the journey it says Trump actually took. The account links the secrecy surrounding his travel to concerns over Iran.
Unitree’s initial public offering is redirecting attention toward future industries. In a June article published by Qiushi Journal, Xi Jinping said that cultivating and developing such industries is highly significant. He linked them to seizing the initiative in development, advancing new quality productive forces and improving people’s quality of life.
Meta Platforms has released a downloadable artificial-intelligence model designed to run on a personal computer. The move adds momentum to a US debate over access to increasingly powerful AI technology. The discussion centers on whether such systems should be freely available to consumers or placed under tighter controls.
Seventy years after South Africa’s women’s march, the fight for equality remains unfinished. Women played a role in defeating the pass laws imposed under apartheid, yet many continue to confront violence, poverty and unemployment. The historic achievement did not end the hardships women face in daily life.
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Libya’s military intelligence chief, Fowzi Mansouri, was assassinated near his home in Benghazi, according to a report cited by a news web portal. The report by Al Marsad said the attackers used an explosive device in the killing. It did not identify the attackers or provide further details about the circumstances. The incident was reported as a targeted assassination in the Libyan city.
The U.S. government has sold two sanctioned oil tankers for scrap, according to a Monday report by Lloyd’s List. The vessels were seized in the days following Washington’s raid on Venezuela. Their disposal marks the reported end of the government’s handling of the tankers. Rather than returning to service, both ships were sold to be dismantled as scrap.
Fans and creators say MySpace would need to offer a genuinely personal experience if it is to make a comeback. They long for the period when people shared unfiltered, original images directly, rather than using platforms shaped by algorithms.
People who avoided sunlight had twice the all-cause mortality rate of those exposed to the most sun. By contrast, using sunbeds was associated with higher overall mortality and higher cancer mortality. The findings point to risks linked both to avoiding sunlight and to artificial tanning.
The FBI and NCAA are launching a program aimed at fighting the sexual exploitation of college athletes. Private images of athletes are increasingly being found and targeted online. The initiative comes as athletes use their names, images and likenesses to build their marketability. It is intended to help them confront exploitation risks in the digital environment.
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.
VIDEO: Joanne Bell took on the first camel race of her of life in Australia's remote outback, six years after she beat breast cancer. Despite being thrown from her camel mid-race, Bell remains undeterred and has already set her sights on competing in more camel races across the country.
VIDEO: Joanne Bell took on the first camel race of her of life in Australia's remote outback, six years after she beat breast cancer. Despite being thrown from her camel mid-race, Bell remains undeterred and has already set her sights on competing in more camel races across the country.
The report asks whether Benjamin Netanyahu can continue defying Donald Trump. The question is framed around Trump’s Gaza peace plan and the political pressure it may create. It focuses on the possibility of a confrontation between the two leaders over the plan.
After China prohibited elephant-tusk imports in 2017, mammoth tusks became known as “ethical ivory” and filled part of the market once supplied by slaughtered elephants. China and Hong Kong host the world’s most developed tusk-carving industry, where an individual piece can command billions of rubles. Yakutia’s tusk hunters now meet that demand by excavating frozen ivory from the permafrost. The Siberian independent outlet People of Baikal examines the punishing trade and the possible costs it imposes on science and the hunters themselves.
A magnitude-7.5 earthquake that hit western Colombia on Monday has killed 132 people and injured more than 570, according to the Colombian government’s latest update. China’s embassy in Colombia said it had received no reports of Chinese citizens killed or hurt.
Colombia’s government says at least 132 people nationwide have died after a magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck the country’s western region on Monday. More than 570 others were injured, according to the latest official update. The figures reflect the reported national toll from the quake and its continuing assessment.
A powerful 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, shaking the area violently and causing buildings to crumble. Local officials say at least 111 people have died, while dozens more were injured. Footage shows the force of the temblor and the damage inflicted on structures. Rescue efforts and casualty assessments are continuing after the deadly event.
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.
Donald Trump’s social media company reported deeper losses totaling $238 million. The firm is shifting away from a major cryptocurrency bet toward a controversial new business. That operation sells faster access to posts from the US president that could move financial markets. The pivot reflects a change in the company’s commercial focus as it seeks a new path beyond its crypto venture.
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President Donald Trump said Monday that “jihadists” are being elected “all over the place.” His remarks mark a new and incendiary line of attack aimed at Democrats. The comments come with only three months remaining before the midterm election, as Trump intensifies his political messaging against the party.
Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from a concealed launch site in eastern Ukraine. Soldiers at the location are preparing long-range drones. The report offers a view inside the site and focuses on preparations for Ukraine’s deep-strike drone operations. The location is being kept secret as the soldiers ready the aircraft for launch.
Kiev troops carried out 27 shelling attacks against the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day. One civilian was killed in the attacks, while another was wounded. The report presents the casualties as resulting from the bombardment and does not provide further details about the locations or weapons involved.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed six military commanders. An expert warns that Tehran is preparing for a prolonged confrontation rather than a settlement. The appointments are presented as a sign of Iran’s direction amid continuing tensions. The warning centers on the possibility that the confrontation could persist.
Russian forces launched missile attacks against Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes set off fires in the Ukrainian capital and damaged buildings in the southeastern city. At least three people were injured. The latest developments are being followed in a continuing live update.
A speedboat overturned in New York Harbor over the weekend, killing a 27-year-old woman and her infant daughter. Federal prosecutors have charged the boat’s operator in connection with the deaths. The allegations say misconduct or neglect caused the fatalities. The case centers on the operator’s responsibility for the deadly waterway accident.
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Thousands of migrants in Ceuta are facing dire conditions amid a mass-influx crisis. The situation has intensified political and social tensions in the Spanish territory. Ceuta’s mayor is calling for migrants to be detained as authorities confront the mounting pressure. The appeal reflects the increasingly hard-line response being urged locally.
Jackie, a well-known bald eagle in California, has died after spending weeks in intensive care. For years, she and her partner, Shadow, were followed by millions of viewers through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam. The pair’s lives had drawn sustained public attention through the live camera. Jackie’s death marks the end of that much-loved chapter for viewers who watched them over the years.
The item focuses on how artificial intelligence is disrupting and threatening businesses, workers, finance and economies. Bloomberg’s global newsroom presents analysis of these effects through its AI Today coverage. The feature invites readers to follow that continuing examination of AI’s impact across commercial and economic life.
Vladimir Putin traveled to Novosibirsk after a working visit to Buryatia, according to the Kremlin press pool. The city reportedly rushed to repave roads and plant new lawns before his arrival. During Putin’s two previous stops, gas prices mysteriously fell when he arrived and climbed again after he departed. The account presents the preparations and price movements as conspicuous features surrounding the president’s visits.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Novosibirsk in West Siberia for a working visit. The trip is centered on regional issues and the development of science and technology. His program therefore focuses on matters concerning the region alongside efforts related to scientific and technological advancement.
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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order urging a reconsideration of school requirements for vaccination. The order also calls for examining whether the combined measles, mumps and rubella shot should be divided into three separate vaccines. It comes despite scientific evidence supporting the MMR vaccine’s safety. The move coincides with the United States facing its worst measles outbreak in decades.
Bloomberg News Now highlights two leading stories in its latest audio report. Donald Trump is seeking to split the measles shot, while the death toll from an earthquake in Colombia is rising. The program presents the day’s top global business stories in a brief format and is updated throughout the day. Its coverage places the vaccine move alongside the developing toll from the Colombian quake.
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 sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi, described as part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” has leaked oil after running aground off Oman. Oman’s Environment Authority said the slick is located northeast of the Hallaniyat Islands. It covers approximately 390 square kilometers, or about 150 square miles. The incident followed a mystery explosion involving the vessel.
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.
North Korea has condemned Japan’s 2026 defense white paper, describing it as driven by a desire for re-invasion and aimed at legalizing the operation of its war machine. A North Korean analyst said the document groundlessly portrayed North Korea as Japan’s greatest strategic challenge. The analyst argued that this characterization was intended to justify what North Korea called Japan’s reckless buildup of arms.
Russia’s only anti-war party, Yabloko, was allowed onto the ballot, a move portrayed as an effort by the Kremlin to drain protest votes. The party last cleared the State Duma threshold in 1999, taking 5.93 percent, above the required 5 percent. In every parliamentary election since then, opposition politicians and independent observers have documented serious fraud. The Communist Party and Yabloko members were among those raising such concerns. After Yabloko began polling at 6 percent, the Supreme Court stepped in.
Grigory Yavlinsky, who chairs Yabloko’s federal political committee, said the Supreme Court’s decision to exclude the party from the election demonstrates that the authorities are afraid. Yabloko had been campaigning for seats in the State Duma, Russia’s lower parliamentary chamber, using antiwar slogans. Yavlinsky portrayed the decision as evidence that the Kremlin fears the party’s political message and electoral participation.
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Yulia Navalnaya has called on Russians to support any party other than United Russia in the State Duma election. The widow of Alexei Navalny and head of his Anti-Corruption Foundation made the appeal in a video address. Her message came after Russia’s Supreme Court removed Yabloko from the parliamentary race, despite her earlier urging that voters back the party.
Russia’s Supreme Court on Aug. 10 barred the country’s only anti-war party from contesting parliamentary elections scheduled for September. The liberal Yabloko party had been cleared to participate and received a place on the ballot just five days earlier. The ruling abruptly ended its brief electoral opening and curtailed the party’s ability to campaign in the vote. It represents a legal setback for Russia’s anti-war opposition ahead of the parliamentary election.
Russia’s highest court has barred Yabloko from taking part in the parliamentary elections scheduled for September. The party is described as Russia’s only anti-war political force. The request to exclude Yabloko was brought by Rodina, a nationalist party aligned with the Kremlin. The ruling prevents Yabloko from appearing on the ballot in the upcoming vote.
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Russia’s Supreme Court found no evidence that Yabloko’s propaganda materials called for extremism. A court spokesperson said arguments submitted by the Rodina party against the materials should be examined in separate proceedings. The ruling concerns a dispute involving Yabloko’s participation in parliamentary elections.
Russia has barred the only party opposing the war in Ukraine from taking part in a parliamentary vote. Rodina, a pro-Kremlin nationalist party, accused Yabloko of receiving campaign support that had not been declared. The dispute places Yabloko’s participation at the centre of the vote. Rodina’s allegation is presented as the stated basis for the move.
Russia’s Supreme Court has upheld a petition brought by the Rodina party against Yabloko. The ruling removes Yabloko’s eligibility to take part in the upcoming elections for the lower house of parliament. Those elections are for seats in the State Duma. The court’s decision therefore disqualifies the party from the parliamentary contest.
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.
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