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[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [CO] [MX] [US] [VE] [EC] Major earthquake and disaster response in Colombia

Colombia earthquake kills hundreds and triggers national emergency

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 239 people and injured over 3,700. President de la Espriella declared a national emergency as international aid arrives to assist rescue teams.

21 minutes ago 850 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] Major earthquake and disaster response in Colombia

Colombia earthquake strikes Chocó, causing mass casualties and state of emergency

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, centered in Chocó. The disaster has caused hundreds of deaths and injuries, widespread building collapses, and prompted a national state of emergency.

1 day ago 1463 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SY] [RU] Legal proceedings against former Syrian leadership

Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian transitional authorities

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Former security official Atef Najib was also sentenced to die

about 10 hours ago 264 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [OM] US-Iran conflict and Hormuz corridor talks Aug 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Iran and U.S. clash over maritime access and reparations

Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without the lifting of sanctions and war reparations, prompting President Trump to demand compensation for decades of Iranian-linked damages and casualties.

1 day ago 803 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [US] [IR] US-Iran diplomatic and reparations dispute

Strait of Hormuz: Trump claims U.S. control amid Iranian blockade

Donald Trump claims total U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran maintains the waterway remains blocked until U.S. demands are met, causing a sharp drop in vessel transit and rising oil prices.

19 minutes ago 130 sources

[POLITICS] [TR] Turkey passes National Solidarity law amid criticism

Turkey passes landmark law to advance 'Terror-free Turkey' initiative

Turkey's Parliament has passed a landmark law aimed at achieving a 'Terror-free Turkey' by allowing potential sentence suspensions for certain PKK members if the group disarms and dissolves.

about 5 hours ago 241 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IL] [US] [PS] Israeli infrastructure plans and political stance in Gaza

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting that the Israeli military will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely and completely disarmed.

1 day ago 561 sources

[HEALTH] [US] Trump signs executive order to reform childhood vaccines

Trump signs executive order to reduce childhood vaccine recommendations

President Trump signed an executive order reducing recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11 and calling for the separation of the MMR shot into three doses, drawing sharp criticism from the WHO and medical<

about 2 hours ago 70 sources

[HEALTH] [CD] DRC Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 cases, response intensifies

DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 2,000 deaths as virus spreads rapidly

An Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo, driven by the Bundibugyo strain, has killed over 2,000 people. The WHO aims to reverse the rapid spread within three months despite challenges from conflict and weak healths.

28 minutes ago 64 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] Germany and Western Europe summer heat wave 2026

Copernicus reports record global heat and ocean temperatures for July 2026

Copernicus reports record-breaking July 2026 temperatures, with extra-polar ocean temperatures hitting 20.96°C and Western Europe experiencing its warmest June-July period ever.

2 days ago 370 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Makkah Defense Pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, establishing a mutual defense pact where an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

about 14 hours ago 159 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU] [KP] [US] [JP] EU assets, air defense crisis, and North Korean aid

Ukraine warns of North Korean military support for Russia

President Zelenskyy warns that Russia is relying on North Korean troops and ballistic missiles to escalate the war, while also preparing for a mass mobilization following its September elections.

about 22 hours ago 119 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] [IR] [OM] [SA] [RU] US-Iran Hormuz conflict: Maritime impasse and price surges

Strait of Hormuz tensions drive oil prices toward $90 per barrel

Oil prices are rising amid maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a diplomatic impasse between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. strategic petroleum reserves have hit their lowest level since 1983.

about 8 hours ago 102 sources

[POLITICS] [TR] [IQ] [SY] Turkey passes National Solidarity law amid criticism

Turkish Parliament passes law to facilitate PKK disbandment

Turkey's Parliament passed a landmark law to facilitate the disbandment of the PKK, establishing a framework for disarmament and the reintegration of militants as part of a national peace process.

about 2 hours ago 33 sources

[TECHNOLOGY] [PL]

Poland cyberattack leaks medical data of 19 million citizens

A major cyberattack on medical software provider MyDr has leaked sensitive data of nearly 19 million Polish citizens, including medical records and PESEL numbers, prompting government warnings to secure IDs.

about 7 hours ago 29 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [OM] [US] [IR] Strait of Hormuz shipping drops amid Iran-U.S. impasse

Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran has set six major conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting U.S. sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and paying war reparations, complicating ongoing talks with Oman.

3 days ago 520 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [FR] [ES] [DE] [GB] Extreme heat records in the United States and globally

Global heat records broken in July 2026 with extreme temperatures in US and Europe

July 2026 was the second warmest July globally and the hottest on record for the contiguous US, marked by extreme heat, record ocean temperatures, and widespread drought across the Northern Hemisphere.

about 21 hours ago 60 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] US-Iran conflict: Economic warfare and blockade intensify

Trump pivots to economic pressure and reparations in Iran conflict

President Trump is pivoting toward economic warfare against Iran, citing 300% inflation and financial collapse. He also intends to demand war reparations during future peace negotiations.

about 1 hour ago 48 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [RU] [UA] [KP] [KR] EU assets, air defense crisis, and North Korean aid

North Korean troops deployed to Russia as Ukraine reports missile strikes

President Zelenskyy warns that 30,000–50,000 North Korean troops are being deployed to Russia, while also reporting North Korean missile use in Ukraine and a successful $12.2 billion Ukrainian logistics strike.

3 days ago 158 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] Puracé volcano activity and earthquake in Colombia

Colombia faces dual crisis from magnitude 7.4 earthquake and Puracé volcanic activity

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has caused hundreds of deaths and thousands of missing persons, while the Puracé volcano remains under orange alert following recent ash and gas emissions.

29 minutes ago 38 sources

[HEALTH] [CD] [UG] DRC Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 cases, response intensifies

Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths

The DRC is battling a record-breaking Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with over 2,000 deaths. The WHO warns the virus began in February, outpacing response efforts amid regional conflict.

1 day ago 64 sources

[TECHNOLOGY] FAST-MOVING [TW] [CN]

Taiwan targeted by autonomous AI-driven cyberattack

Taiwan was targeted by a first-of-its-kind autonomous AI cyberattack. Using up to eight AI agents, hackers breached 21 government systems, stole 2,500 personnel records, and hit energy and nuclear agencies.

about 1 hour ago 18 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [IL] [US] Khamenei health crisis, communication stalled

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran releases video amid health rumors

Iran released a video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to counter reports that he is in critical condition following injuries sustained in February military strikes.

3 days ago 107 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [KR] [JP] US Pentagon defense procurement and production reforms

Pentagon orders faster weapons production as missile stocks fall

The Pentagon has ordered defense contractors to accelerate weapons production following severe depletion of Patriot and THAAD missile stockpiles during the conflict with Iran.

2 days ago 149 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [MX] Judge formally links Aguirre Rivero to Ayotzinapa case

Ángel Aguirre linked to Ayotzinapa case by Mexican judge

Former Guerrero Governor Ángel Aguirre Rivero has been formally charged with forced disappearance in the Ayotzinapa case, accused of ordering the destruction of security footage from 2014.

about 5 hours ago 33 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [VE] Venezuela earthquake aftermath and reconstruction

Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 6,301

The death toll from Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes has reached 6,301. Authorities are assessing thousands of homes, while engineers call for updated seismic building codes to aid reconstruction.

1 day ago 44 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] Meta New Mexico youth-mental health ruling

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child‑safety lawsuit

New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 M for child‑safety harms, adds $420 M for treatment and mandates extensive youth‑protection measures; Meta will appeal.

5 days ago 261 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU]

United Nations reports systematic torture of Ukrainian detainees by Russia

The UN reports systematic torture of Ukrainian prisoners and over 16,000 civilians held by Russia, with detainees reporting sexual violence, beatings, and electric shocks during an informal Security Council's.

about 9 hours ago 23 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU] [KP] [US] Trump-Ukraine diplomacy and Patriot missile negotiations

Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv hit by Russian missile strikes using North Korean weaponry

Russia launched massive missile strikes on Ukraine, using North Korean and Zircon missiles to hit Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv. Ukraine seeks domestic Patriot missile production to counter increasing Russian missile's

1 day ago 62 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IS] [ES] [PT] [RU] [GR] 2020s total solar eclipses

Total solar eclipse crosses Europe, including Spain and Iceland

A total solar eclipse crossed parts of Europe, including Iceland and Spain, on August 12, 2026. Millions observed the event amidst extreme summer heat and high forest fire risks.

31 minutes ago 600 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] [IN] Spider-Man: Brand New Day global box office and cultural hit

Spider-Man: Brand New Day shatters box‑office records worldwide

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day set a new domestic $500 M record in 7 days, earned $1.155 B worldwide in its first week, and hit Rs 336 cr net in India, aided by a BMW partnership and multiple premium formats.

5 days ago 151 sources

[SPORTS] FAST-MOVING [AR] [US] Messi's World Cup success, Inter Miami return and career's

Lionel Messi questions football future after death of father Jorge

Lionel Messi has cast doubt on his football future following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. The Argentine star expressed deep emotional exhaustion and uncertainty about his career in a public tribute.

11 minutes ago 279 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [TR] [GB] [IR] [US] NORAD aircraft intercepts in New Jersey

Donald Trump confirms secret aircraft swap in Turkey due to security threats

Donald Trump confirmed he used a secret military aircraft and a catering truck to flee Turkey in July, following an Iranian assassination threat that prompted a decoy flight for Air Force One.

about 4 hours ago 534 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [MX] Judge formally links Aguirre Rivero to Ayotzinapa case

Ángel Aguirre arrested in Mexico over Ayotzinapa case evidence destruction

Former Guerrero governor Ángel Aguirre Rivero has been arrested for allegedly ordering the destruction of evidence related to the 2014 disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students.

4 days ago 161 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [DE] [UA] Drone security incidents and hybrid threats in Germany

Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attack suspected to be Russian hybrid operation

A drone carrying Semtex explosives targeted a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport. US officials suspect Russian involvement, prompting Germany to expand its Federal Police anti-drone units.

2 days ago 49 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan joint defence pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a trilateral pact featuring a mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5 to enhance regional deterrence.

4 days ago 180 sources

[HEALTH] [CD] [UG] [SS] [US] DRC Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 cases, response intensifies

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeds 4,000 cases

A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has surpassed 4,000 cases and 1,800 deaths, with a lethality rate of approximately 45% mirroring the fastest-foc

3 days ago 90 sources

[SPORTS] FAST-MOVING [US]

Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for record $12.5 billion

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, marking the franchise's second ownership change in a year. The deal awaits NBA approval.

22 minutes ago 163 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [OM] [PK] [QA] US-Iran conflict: military escalation and maritime crisis

Strait of Hormuz: Iran sets conditions for reopening amid maritime tensions

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran-U.S. conflict over the Strait of Hormuz show mixed signals, with reports of advanced Oman-Iran talks alongside renewed maritime attacks and strict Iranian demands.

about 2 hours ago 310 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] Natural disasters and recovery in Latin America

Colombia earthquake: 7.4 magnitude tremor causes mass casualties and destruction

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has caused hundreds of deaths and massive structural damage. Authorities have declared an economic emergency as rescue operations transition to humanitarian aid.

about 1 hour ago 9 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU] [KP] [US] [KR] Russia-Ukraine war: diplomacy, sanctions, escalation

Zelenskyy warns of North Korean troop deployment and Russian mobilization

President Zelenskyy warns that up to 50,000 North Korean troops may join Russia, while accusing Putin of planning a massive military mobilization following September's Russian elections.

about 2 hours ago 8 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] US-Iran conflict and diplomatic stalemate

Iran rejects Trump negotiations, vows to wait until 2029

Iran has rejected negotiations with the Trump administration, vowing to wait until 2029. The standoff involves massive compensation disputes and threatens the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices.

about 15 hours ago 15 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [YE] [SA] [PK] [TR] [IR] Yemen conflict escalates across multiple major fronts

Houthi attacks in Red Sea kill three Pakistanis and threaten Yemen truce

Houthi rebels have escalated attacks in Yemen, killing three Pakistani citizens in a Red Sea freighter strike and threatening the 2022 truce as regional tensions involving Iran and the U.S. rise.

about 15 hours ago 14 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [RU] [EU] Russia naval response to alleged piracy

Putin threatens seizure of European ships in retaliation for cargo seizures

Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize European ships in retaliation for EU plans to sell cargo seized from Russia’s “shadow fleet,” calling the sanctions “piracy and robbery.”

11 minutes ago 124 sources

[CRIME] [ES] [EC] Latin America & Spain arrests for crime and fraud

Operation Mondragón busts international cocaine trafficking network

Operation Mondragón, a joint Spain‑Ecuador‑Europol raid, seized 21 tonnes of cocaine, €1 million cash and arrested eight suspects, exposing a network that moved drugs via legitimate firms and Albanian financing

7 days ago 223 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] [IN] [MX] [GB] [CN] Spider-Man: Brand New Day global box office and cultural hit

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day shatters box‑office records, hits $1 billion in six days

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day posted a $360 M domestic opening, the biggest ever, and reached $1 B worldwide in six days, becoming the second‑fastest film to do so while setting records in dozens of markets.

7 days ago 222 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] SoftBank Ohio AI data centre financing negotiations

Nvidia partners with six Wall Street firms for $500 billion AI financing

Nvidia is partnering with six major Wall Street firms to launch financing platforms aiming to mobilize $500 billion for AI infrastructure, treating computing power as a new investable asset class.

about 4 hours ago 229 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IT] [MT] [LY] Etna eruption disrupts Catania and Malta airport arrivals

Mount Etna eruption disrupts Catania airport and Sicilian travel

Mount Etna's ongoing eruption has paralyzed air traffic at Catania airport, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and reroutes due to volcanic ash. Tourism and local communities face significant disruption.

36 minutes ago 82 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [US] [IL] Khamenei health crisis, communication stalled

Mojtaba Khamenei health rumors spark uncertainty in Iran

Speculation mounts over the health of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei following reports of critical injuries. Iran released an undated video of him to counter claims of his incapacitation.

4 days ago 93 sources