Rescue operations in western Colombia continued for a second day on Tuesday. Emergency workers searched through collapsed buildings and homes reduced to rubble. Expectations remained that the death toll could rise further. The earthquake is considered the most powerful to hit the country in decades, leaving rescuers still searching affected areas for survivors.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-11 06:56

Zambia is preparing to vote on Thursday in its eighth general election since the country returned to multiparty democracy in 1991. The election marks another nationwide test of Zambia’s multiparty political system. Voters are set to take part in a process that has now been held eight times during the country’s post-1991 democratic era.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-11 06:30

Mercedes-Benz, once highly successful with Chinese buyers because of its German engineering, sold just 1,153 vehicles in China during the first half of 2026. Xiaomi delivered more than 80,000 similarly priced SU7 sedans over the same period. BMW, Volkswagen and Porsche are facing comparable difficulties, each reporting a second-quarter sales decline of at least 30%. That was worse than the contraction in China’s overall auto market.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 06:27

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley examines a lawsuit brought by New York City homeowners. The homeowners are challenging the city’s rollout of a pied-à-terre tax. Turley characterizes the matter as “ABSURD.” His discussion on “America Reports” focuses on the legal challenge to the city’s tax policy. The segment centers on homeowners’ opposition to the tax rollout.

FFox News2026-08-11 06:15

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia, triggering panic inside Pereira’s Matecaña International Airport. Video recorded by an eyewitness shows the terminal shaking as people sought safety. Content creator José Gallego filmed while sheltering beneath a table. He can be heard screaming as the quake rattled the airport. The footage captures the fear and confusion during the tremor.

RReuters2026-08-11 05:44

Crude is continuing to leak from the tanker Caroline Bezengi after it ran aground near an Oman nature reserve. The resulting slick covers 154 square miles, according to the Omani government. John Amos, chief executive of SkyTruth, said there was no visible indication of activity at the location. He said nothing suggested efforts were underway to stabilize the vessel.

RReuters2026-08-11 05:42

A US judge dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The case involved allegations of fraud and bribery. The judge said the Justice Department’s decision to abandon the prosecution was concerning. The dismissal ends the case in the US court, while leaving the judge critical of how prosecutors handled it.

RReuters2026-08-11 05:40

China said a Long March 7A rocket carrying the ChinaSat-4B satellite failed after an in-flight anomaly following liftoff. The rocket launched from the Wenchang space launch site in the southern island province of Hainan. The failure occurred moments after take-off.

RReuters2026-08-11 05:34

The British government says nearly three-quarters of England is currently experiencing drought. It points to prolonged dry weather as worsening pressure on agriculture, public water supplies and wildlife. The assessment underscores the expanding effects of the dry conditions across the country.

RReuters2026-08-11 05:31

Footage released by a television station affiliated with Yemen’s government-allied National Resistance Forces shows damage at the port of Mokha. The video depicts boats and warehouses that were damaged in the attack, along with debris scattered across the port. The assault was carried out by Iran-backed Houthi rebels and left seven people dead. The images offer a view of the destruction inside the Red Sea port town after the strike.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-11 05:30

Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen discusses what he describes as the growing political influence of Democratic socialists. The segment also examines House Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest campaign advertisement. The ad focuses on what it presents as the dangers of communism. Thiessen characterizes the material as “cringeworthy.”

FFox News2026-08-11 05:30

Nvidia is emerging as the preferred banker for the artificial intelligence ecosystem, securing $500 billion in commitments from major Wall Street firms. Intel, meanwhile, is considering its first share sale since the 1970s. Bloomberg reporters and market observers are examining the scale of the multibillion-dollar transactions. One observer cautions that the capital raising could become a “double-edged” sword for Nvidia.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 05:24

Volunteers and rescuers in western Colombia are combing through collapsed buildings with their bare hands and buckets in a desperate search for survivors. The powerful earthquake killed at least 111 people across the country’s west. Geological surveys in the United States and Colombia said the 7.4-magnitude quake struck at 7.34am local time on Monday. Its epicentre was in the western department of Chocó, where the destruction has been severe.

GGuardian News2026-08-11 05:13

China has 30 million more men than women, leaving many single men desperate to find a wife. Authorities warn that marriage fraud targeting these men is on the rise. In the so-called “flash marriage” industry, matchmaking agencies arrange weddings within days. BBC correspondent Laura Bicker visited the centre of the business and met men who lost their savings to scam weddings.

BBBC News2026-08-11 05:00

Fox News host Sean Hannity discusses Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s campaign. He also examines Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s apparent distancing from her earlier progressive positions. Hannity presents the developments as a “GIANT POWER GRAB.” The discussion focuses on Democratic politics, progressive views and government power.

FFox News2026-08-11 04:45

Tropical Storm Chan-hom is nearing Japan, with high waves washing onto the Pacific coast. The storm is positioned about 90 miles off the southeastern coast of Fukushima. Forecasts call for it to make landfall near Tsukuba City on Tuesday night. The approaching system is bringing hazardous conditions to Japan’s Pacific shoreline.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-11 04:41

A Long March 7A rocket carrying the ChinaSat-4B satellite exploded shortly after launching from the Wenchang space launch site in Hainan. The vehicle lifted off at 8.02pm Beijing time and was destroyed about 90 seconds later. China’s state news agency Xinhua said an investigation into the failed launch had begun. The cause of the failure was not stated.

GGuardian News2026-08-11 04:39

Bloomberg Television’s Asia Trade examines the main stories shaping global markets as trading begins across Asia. The program says Nvidia is turning to Wall Street for a $500 billion funding commitment tied to artificial-intelligence infrastructure. It also reports that hopes for an agreement involving Iran are fading. Hosts in Tokyo and Sydney speak with newsmakers and industry leaders about the market outlook and the developments driving the session.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 04:35

Western Iceland is getting ready for a total solar eclipse expected to cross the coast on Wednesday. Viewing plans range from lighthouses and lagoons to organized festivals celebrating the celestial spectacle. Authorities anticipate as many as 20,000 extra visitors from overseas. Hotels have been completely booked for months ahead of the event.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-11 04:30

Bloomberg Television’s “The China Show” examines China’s economy along with developments in politics, policy, technology and social trends. The program focuses on retail investors competing for exposure to Unitree. It also features discussion of Nvidia’s push into AI investment. Trump’s latest comments about compensation are mentioned in connection with a rally in oil markets. Yvonne Man and David Ingles host the program.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 04:25

At least 25 bodies have been found in a mass grave in Sudan’s Blue Nile State. The dead reportedly include women, children, older people and medical workers. Local authorities accuse the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of executing civilians while they held the town of Kurmuk. The RSF captured Kurmuk in February, before Sudanese army forces retook it last month after weeks of intense fighting. Heavy clashes and mass displacement have also been reported in West Darfur.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-11 04:01

Fox News contributor and attorney Paul Mauro discusses newly released text messages involving Dr. Anthony Fauci. The messages show Fauci privately expressing concerns about COVID mRNA vaccines for pregnant women. Mauro’s discussion centers on those concerns and argues that Fauci should receive immunity. The segment appeared on America Reports.

FFox News2026-08-11 04:00

Search teams and civilians continued combing through the wreckage of destroyed buildings in Pereira, western Colombia. The effort followed a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the region. Rescue activity remained focused near the earthquake’s epicenter as people searched the ruins for survivors.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-11 03:30

A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, Aug. 10, killing more than 100 people. Buildings collapsed, while hospitals and infrastructure sustained damage. Some people were trapped beneath the rubble. Authorities described the quake as the strongest to hit the country this century.

CCNA2026-08-11 03:08