A lion dance team from Hezhou in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has won the championship at an international festival in Vietnam. The event brought together lion, dragon and unicorn dance performances. The Hezhou team took the top prize in the competition, representing Guangxi at the cultural event.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 07:28
Residents of Johannesburg are increasingly frustrated as taps run dry on a daily basis. The city is losing more than a third of its water supply, estimated at 655 million litres a day. The worsening crisis is angering voters and encouraging wealthier residents to seek alternatives outside the public water system.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 07:26
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is preparing to launch its initial public offering in Hong Kong as early as next Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people shared the information on Tuesday. Their account describes the timing as a plan that could happen at the earliest on that day.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 07:25
Western Europe has experienced its hottest June and July on record. Extreme weather appears set to remain, raising questions about how communities can adjust to what increasingly looks like a new normal. Cities including Kiel in Germany are testing ways to adapt to these conditions and prepare for the climate changes already being felt.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 07:25
China’s Embassy in Japan responded on Monday to remarks by what it called the “Taiwan representative in Japan.” The embassy said Taiwan is not a country. It therefore rejected the notion that Taiwan could have “national dignity.” The statement restated China’s position on Taiwan’s status.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 07:22
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto took part in a march toward the state Assembly while already on a nine-day hunger strike. Police used tear gas, batons and water cannons against the protesters. The CJP condemned the police action as “inhuman.” Mahto was hospitalized after the confrontation.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 07:14
Donald Trump says replacing FIFA president Gianni Infantino would be a “terrible mistake.” His remarks mark the first time he has spoken in Infantino’s defence since plans described as FFE plans were leaked on July 28. Trump’s comments therefore represent his first public defence of the FIFA president after the leak. The statement focuses on opposition to replacing Infantino rather than outlining any further details about the plans.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 07:13
US President Donald Trump warned that replacing FIFA chief Gianni Infantino could be a “terrible mistake.” He said the FIFA World Cup would never again be as successful or profitable if Infantino left his position. Trump’s comments directly linked the tournament’s future performance to Infantino remaining in the role.
US President Donald Trump has come to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s defense. Trump warned that football’s governing body would make a “terrible mistake” if it replaced Infantino. His comments amount to an explicit expression of support for Infantino’s continued leadership of FIFA.
US President Donald Trump has voiced support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as pressure on the football governing body’s leader grows. A widening revolt is threatening Infantino’s leadership, while a UEFA-led split with FIFA becomes increasingly pronounced. Trump’s backing places him alongside Infantino as the dispute intensifies. The development highlights mounting challenges to Infantino’s position at FIFA.
Damage to an undersea natural-gas pipeline linked to Finland has raised the question of why the case is being heard in Hong Kong. Scholars familiar with international law explain that ships on the high seas or in an exclusive economic zone generally fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of their flag state. When an incident occurs outside territorial waters, a coastal state in principle cannot intercept the vessel or arrest its crew, even if an underwater cable or pipeline has been damaged.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 07:09
Russian attacks in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia have killed six people. Ukraine’s state emergency service also says that a children’s hospital in Kyiv was struck. The report links the casualties in Zaporizhzhia with the separate strike on the capital’s hospital.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 07:07
Rescue teams in western Colombia worked overnight and continued into Tuesday, searching the ruins for people who may still be alive. A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing region on Monday. Authorities say at least 164 people have died. They warn that the casualty count could rise further as the search continues. Operations have now entered their second day.
FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-08-11 07:04
Rescue operations in western Colombia continued into a second day on Tuesday. Emergency crews searched through collapsed buildings and homes reduced to rubble. Expectations grew that the death toll could rise further after what is described as the country’s most powerful earthquake in decades. Teams remained focused on finding people beneath the destruction.
Rescue operations in western Colombia entered a second day on Tuesday. Emergency crews continued searching through collapsed buildings and homes reduced to rubble. Authorities expect the death toll to increase, as the earthquake is described as the country’s strongest in decades. The ongoing searches are focused on locating people beneath the destruction.
Russia’s Battlegroup West says it destroyed 85 Ukrainian heavy drones and an electronic-warfare station over the past day. Its fighters also identified and destroyed 61 enemy UAV control centers. The reported actions form part of the ongoing battlefield operations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 07:02
Russia’s Defense Ministry says crews from the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out airstrikes against identified targets in the Donetsk People’s Republic, Kharkov and Sumy. The ministry said the attacks used FAB-250 aerial bombs. Its account presents the strikes as operations against targets that had been identified in those areas.
Alternative investment firm 777 Partners has entered bankruptcy proceedings. The filing came weeks after creditors moved to liquidate the company’s remaining assets. The firm had begun selling off its holdings more than a year earlier. The bankruptcy follows that extended asset-disposal process.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 07:00
Doctors warn that the a la carte approach to childhood vaccinations outlined in President Donald Trump’s executive order could hurt families rather than help them. The order seeks to reshape how the federal government handles childhood jabs. Medical professionals are raising concerns about the direction of the policy. The dispute centers on an approach that would make vaccination choices more individualized for families.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 07:00
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the types of vaccines recommended for children. He also advanced claims suggesting a connection between vaccines and autism. Experts have strongly criticized the claims, saying it is clear that no such link exists.
Indian farmers have taken to the streets to oppose a proposed trade deal with the United States. The protest centers on concerns over the agreement’s possible effects on farming interests.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 06:56
India’s relationship with Israel is becoming closer as conflict spreads and intensifies across the Middle East. An Amnesty International report says India has emerged as a key link in Israel’s weapons supply chain. The newsletter asks why New Delhi has strengthened its bond with Israel despite growing international isolation and backlash over the military campaign in Gaza. That campaign has left the territory devastated and killed more than 70,000 Palestinians, many of them children.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 06:55
Anthony Albanese has rejected demands that he apologise to Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, over remarks about melons. The Australian leader appeared to joke about a melon gift during a satirical podcast last month. His comments have prompted a media frenzy and accusations of sexual innuendo. Government MPs have defended Albanese as criticism grew, while the Coalition opposition described the remarks as “grubby”. Assistant minister Pat Gorman questioned why the issue was still being discussed.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 06:49
Donald Trump reportedly used an elaborate deception to leave Turkey for Britain on a secret military flight last month. The operation allegedly followed an Iranian assassination threat while he was attending a Nato summit in Ankara. Although television cameras showed him boarding the older Air Force One, a US official said he was later moved through the airport in a catering truck normally used for meals and other supplies. The president was reportedly concealed inside a catering container before boarding a smaller aircraft, while the White House said he was flying home on Air Force One.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 06:46
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.
Summer heat is driving water levels in Germany’s key river arteries down to dangerously low levels. Falling levels on the Rhine could force production cuts. The heat is also contributing to wildfires in several areas. DW is following the developments.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 06:39
The Kyiv IndependentThe yen moved unevenly near the key 160 level on Tuesday. A joint intervention by the United States and Japan had failed to provide a durable lift, leaving its market impact to fade. The Australian dollar, by contrast, stayed firm near an eight-week high. That followed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, as markets had expected.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 06:35
Foreign investors were net sellers of Asian equities for the ninth month in a row in July. Taiwan and South Korea saw particularly heavy selling during the month. Concerns about spending on artificial intelligence and demand for chips weighed on the region’s technology-heavy stock markets. The outflows highlight continued investor caution toward Asian technology shares.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 06:30
Hims & Hers Health plans to enter the peptide market before the end of the year. Executives see an opportunity in this rapidly expanding part of the health industry. The company aims to capture a share of the growing demand for peptides by offering products that are allowed.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 06:30
Iranian lawmaker Abolfazl Zohrevand says the bill concerning the Strait of Hormuz does not name any specific countries. He describes the proposed legislation as comprehensive.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 06:28
Iranian lawmaker Abolfazl Zohrevand says parliament will consider a new law concerning the Strait of Hormuz within two weeks. The bill is currently being drafted. He said it is designed with a long-term outlook to prevent aggression against Iran. The proposed legislation would also seek to consolidate Tehran’s position in the Persian Gulf region.
Donald Trump reportedly left the NATO summit in Turkey using an elaborate ruse. The reported departure came amid what was described as a credible assassination threat linked to Iran. At the same time, oil prices moved higher as expectations of a deal concerning the Strait of Hormuz weakened. DW reports on the security concerns and the fading hopes for an agreement.
Oil prices held near their highest level in more than a week on Tuesday. Hopes are fading for an agreement between the United States and Iran that would end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has demanded compensation for damage incurred by the United States. His demand has added to doubts about whether a deal can be reached and the waterway reopened.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to six vessels on Monday. Shipping data put the figure below the roughly 11-vessel average recorded over the previous 10 days. The decline came as hopes for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran faded. The change highlights reduced movement through the strategic waterway amid weakening expectations of a diplomatic breakthrough.
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.
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.
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces have suffered total losses of 1,460,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022. The tally includes 1,190 Russian casualties recorded over the past day. The figures present the latest reported assessment of Russian military losses in the war. No further breakdown of the casualties is provided in the report.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 06:20
InterContinental Hotels Group said on Tuesday that revenue per available room increased in the second quarter from a year earlier. The hotel group attributed the improvement to solid demand from high-spending travellers and stronger business during the soccer World Cup. The figures cover the owner of the Holiday Inn brand.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 06:15
Indian shares moved lower in early Tuesday trading, led by declines in heavyweight financial stocks. Elevated crude prices weakened investors’ appetite for risk and outweighed several sources of support. Gains in IT stocks, strong quarterly earnings and renewed foreign buying helped cushion the market, but did not prevent the broader decline led by financials.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 06:05
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched ballistic missile attacks targeting al-Makha and Marib. The strikes came one day after the group attacked al-Makha and its port. That earlier assault killed seven people, adding to tensions around the Yemeni locations targeted in the latest attacks.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 06:05
Five years after seizing power in Afghanistan, the Taliban have broadened diplomatic and economic links with countries around the world. Yet Afghanistan remains largely isolated internationally. A widespread refusal to formally recognise the Taliban government persists because of concerns over human rights abuses. The group’s growing foreign relationships therefore coexist with continued international non-recognition.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-11 06:04
China’s test of a nuclear-capable missile last month has highlighted the limits facing Pacific leaders who want to make the region an “Ocean of Peace.” Their ambition is to keep the Pacific free from the crossfire of rivalry between major powers. The test has instead sharpened divisions over the region’s growing militarisation.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 06:00
Gold climbed above $4,400 an ounce to reach a two-month high. The advance came ahead of a key US inflation report. Traders are looking to the data for fresh indications of the Federal Reserve’s willingness to raise interest rates. The report could therefore offer new clues about the direction of US monetary policy.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 06:00
AFP News AgencyBen Jones, known for starring in “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at the age of 84. In the television series, he portrayed Cooter, a mechanic. Jones also served two terms as a member of the US House of Representatives. His death marks the loss of a figure associated with both television entertainment and American public life.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 06:00
Elective egg freezing has gained considerable popularity over the past decade. US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, is among the celebrities publicly discussing plans to freeze their eggs. The report outlines what people should know about how the process works. It presents egg freezing as a reproductive-health option that has moved further into public conversation.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 06:00
Liberal and National MPs have cautioned opposition leader Angus Taylor against excessive regulation in negotiations with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Some Coalition lawmakers argued that rules that go too far would undermine the balance around personal responsibility, while others pressed for tougher measures. Taylor and Albanese continued talks on Tuesday about advancing Labor’s bill to restrict online gambling advertising. Possible areas for agreement include betting inducements and tighter limits on advertising hours.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 05:49
Israel has reported a suspected Ebola case involving a traveler who returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The case remains described as suspected, with no further details provided in the report.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 05:41
ReutersChina’s technology-focused tourism is attracting an increasing number of visitors from around the world.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 05:30
An inquiry has heard that a former lobbying firm allegedly accepted illegal donations to support factional work within the Liberal party. The firm reportedly created a fictitious administrative assistant called “Jessica”. Consultant and lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood gave evidence for a second day to the Independent Commission Against Corruption. The testimony forms part of Operation Rosny, which is examining allegations linked to the Christian Liberal group.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 05:28
Gold prices climbed for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, reaching their highest level in more than two months. Investors are turning their attention to inflation reports due soon. The data may offer indications about the outlook for U.S. interest rates. Markets are watching for clues about how inflation will shape expectations for future rate decisions.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 05:25
Russia’s theater world fractured after 2022 as many directors, actors, and playwrights emigrated, leaving longtime collaborators separated. Institutions including the Gogol Center, Meyerhold Center, the NET festival, and Teatr magazine closed amid pressure from the authorities. Few places remain where artists who left Russia and those who stayed can encounter each other’s work. Chronofest is a rare exception: the festival was founded in St. Petersburg by the Khronotop theater company and later relocated to Yerevan. Its latest edition took place in late spring and early summer 2026.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 05:23
France’s men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team secured the silver medal at the European Championships. After returning to France, Léon Marchand produced the fastest 200m time in the world this year. His performance added further distinction to the French team’s result at the competition.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 05:21
A new international service linking Yinchuan, Guangzhou and Singapore began operations on Monday. The route creates a new air corridor between northwest China and Southeast Asia, expanding direct aviation links among the three locations.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 05:20
Malaysia’s industrial production index increased 6.5% year on year in June, according to government data released on Tuesday. The result fell short of expectations. It indicates continued growth in industrial activity, although the expansion was weaker than forecast.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 05:15
ReutersSomali referee Omar Artan has arrived ahead of the UEFA Super Cup. He is set to become the first non-European referee to officiate the competition. The appointment marks a historic moment for the official. It comes after he was excluded from the World Cup, according to the report.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 05:12
A family records the moment a magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Colombia. The quake destroys their home, leaving them helplessly watching as their residence is damaged.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 05:02
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.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning. At least 111 people were killed. Another 87 people were injured.
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.
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.
Indonesia is intensifying efforts to control forest and land fires in six priority provinces. Authorities have deployed cloud-seeding aircraft to try to generate rain and slow the fires. Officials said haze is now spreading across the region, prompting the government to seek faster containment. The response is focused on reducing both the fires and the expanding haze.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 05:00
Haitian immigrant Monsanto Maler left an ICE check-in in Blue Ash, Ohio, on Sunday wearing an ankle monitor. After departing, Maler collapsed to the ground in tears. The scene captured his visible emotional distress as he left the appointment.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 05:00
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a loss of $238m. The company earned less than $2m in the second quarter. Its results highlight a sharp gap between the reported loss and quarterly earnings.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 04:52
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.
Rae Wee previews the day ahead for European and global markets. The market outlook is framed around a deadlock in the Middle East.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 04:40
A major fire has broken out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery following a drone attack. The national oil company warns that it could suspend operations at the country’s largest operating refinery if further drone strikes continue. The warning links the refinery’s continued activity directly to the security threat posed by the attacks. It also underscores the potential disruption facing one of Libya’s key operating oil facilities.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 04:37
A drone attack set gasoline ablaze at Libya’s Zawiya oil refinery. The facility is the country’s largest operational refinery. Flames continued to rage after the strike, which hit the refinery and ignited fuel there.
Brazilian police have identified two Goldman Sachs Group employees as suspects in an investigation involving Oncoclinicas do Brasil Serviços Médicos SA. Investigators are examining whether the bank misrepresented ownership details related to a stake in the cancer-treatment company. The development has intensified an existing dispute over Oncoclinicas’ shareholder structure.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 04:35
China’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after it lifted off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 04:34
A Sydney court has heard that complainant J told his older brother, after Alan Jones was arrested, that the alleged indecent assaults were “not too bad”. He also reportedly said the broadcaster had grabbed his penis. Prosecutor Georgina Wright questioned the witness about a meeting with his younger brother at a McDonald’s. Jones, an 85-year-old former 2GB and 2UE radio host, has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges involving indecent assault and sexual touching.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 04:32
The Reserve Bank of Australia has left its cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, in a decision that was widely expected. The move comes despite persistent concerns about elevated inflation. Sydney and Melbourne property prices have undergone a steep decline following three rate increases earlier this year and major reforms to taxes affecting investors. The decision keeps attention focused on the tension between inflation worries and weakening housing markets.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 04:30
Jackie, a bald eagle who gained widespread attention online, has died. The bird had also come to represent the recovery of the species in California. Jackie was receiving treatment for an illness at a veterinary facility before its death.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-11 04:30
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.
Russian diplomat Mikhail Galuzin warned Ukraine against carrying out any provocations against Belarus. He reiterated that the Russia-Belarus Agreement on Security Guarantees contains an “obvious mechanism for joint response.” Under that arrangement, actions regarded as threats to a member of the Union State would prompt a coordinated response, according to Galuzin. His remarks frame the agreement as a direct security mechanism for both countries.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 04:27
Beijing activated a Level II flood-control emergency response at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Heavy rain is forecast from Tuesday evening through Wednesday. The response was put in place ahead of the expected downpour. Officials are preparing for possible flood-control needs as the rain approaches.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 04:27
French archival materials documenting Japanese air raids during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression have been donated to the Chongqing Municipal Archives. The collection will be preserved there and made available for research. Its records are expected to provide new insight into the wartime bombing campaign and its historical documentation.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 04:25
US President Donald Trump responded Monday to Iran’s conditions for a peace deal by putting forward demands of his own. He called for Iran to compensate people killed in wars, attacks and protests. The rhetorical escalation is likely to complicate efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, causing hopes for an agreement to fade.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 04:24
Twenty-seven participants representing eight countries have finished a 14-day training course in Nanning, in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The program focused on medicinal resources and traditional medicine. The Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants said Monday that the participants had completed the course.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 04:22
Aridge has produced the 1,000th electric propulsion unit for its Land Aircraft Carrier flying car. The unit came off the production line in Guangzhou on Monday. The company described the production milestone as a major step in developing core components for flying cars.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 04:19
Sydney lord mayor Clover Moore has revealed plans for a 4,500-square-metre public plaza opposite Sydney Town Hall. The square is intended to help unify the city’s central business district, after the idea was first conceived more than four decades ago. The council is finalising talks with the owner of the last of seven buildings slated for acquisition and demolition. Moore called the project “fantastic”, while a business advocate warned that the demolition’s scale would create “unwanted disruption”.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 04:17
Austria says it has uncovered an international network that circumvented European Union sanctions to supply Russia with equipment linked to cruise missiles and fighter jets. State Secretary Jorg Leichtfried called it unacceptable that highly precise European technology was being diverted into the production of cruise missiles and air defense systems. He said Austria would continue taking decisive action, with full international cooperation, against actors seeking to evade legal prohibitions and support Russia’s arms industry.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 04:14
Typhoon Dolphin moved farther inland on Tuesday, reaching China’s central province of Hubei. Authorities closed tourist sites and suspended construction projects in response to the storm. Forecasters warned that the mountainous northwest of the province faces a risk of extreme rainfall. The system’s inland advance is therefore bringing serious weather concerns to the region.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 04:01
Government bonds across Asia Pacific moved lower alongside Treasuries. Oil’s four-day advance brought inflation worries back into focus ahead of key US consumer price figures due later this week. Gold continued to rise as well. Asian equities were heading toward a subdued opening amid the shifting market outlook.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 04:00
An American Airlines Boeing 737 struck birds while taking off Monday from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Flames then shot from one of the aircraft’s engines. The plane made an emergency landing after the incident.
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At least 132 people have died in Colombia’s biggest earthquake in years. The tremor measured 7.4 in magnitude, with its epicentre near the Pacific coast in Chocó province. Cities hundreds of kilometres away also felt the shaking.
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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.
Colombia’s president, Abelardo de la Espriella, said the earthquake death toll has climbed to 111. He added that 87 people were injured.
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.
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Colombia, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
Datong City in northern China’s Shanxi Province recorded more than 250 million yuan in agricultural imports and exports during the first half of this year. The figure is equivalent to about 35.7 million US dollars. Both the city’s trade volume and the quality of its agricultural products showed notable growth.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 03:39
The British government says almost three-quarters of England is now experiencing drought. Prolonged dry weather is worsening its effects on agriculture, public water supplies and wildlife. The warning points to a broadening water and environmental strain across the country. Officials highlighted the increasingly serious consequences for essential supplies and the natural world.
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Hunan cuisine restaurant chain Chef Fei has started taking down its long-running slogan, “National King of Stir-Fried Pork.” The move follows widespread online debate about how the title was awarded. The discussion has focused attention on the basis and process behind the restaurant chain’s promotional claim.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 03:35
The war on Iran is exposing shortages in US weapons stockpiles. The shortages are prompting questions about how years of defence spending have been used. The situation raises concerns about the state of America’s military reserves while the conflict continues. It also puts renewed attention on the relationship between sustained defence budgets and available weapons.
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Argentina’s state oil company YPF reported net profit of $1.21 billion for the second quarter of 2026. That compared with $58 million in the same period a year earlier. The company attributed the sharp increase to stronger shale production, record processing levels and higher international prices.
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