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

Colombia declares national emergency after 7.4-magnitude earthquake

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 111 people and injured 87. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national state of emergency following widespread structural damage and airport

2 days ago 779 sources

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

Strait of Hormuz: Iran maintains blockade pending US concessions

Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US lifts sanctions, releases frozen assets, and provides war reparations, despite nearing a maritime transit agreement with Oman.

3 days ago 646 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 the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely and completely disarmed.

3 days ago 522 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.

3 days ago 370 sources

[POLITICS] FAST-MOVING [TR] Turkish Parliament passes National Solidarity law

Turkish Parliament passes PKK disarmament and peace law

Turkey's Parliament passed a law to facilitate PKK disarmament and sentence deferrals, marking a significant step in a renewed peace process, though critics and the PKK have raised concerns.

1 day ago 132 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [US] [IR] [OM] [LB] [SY] Iran-Oman Hormuz talks near deal, Iran claims win

Strait of Hormuz: Trump claims total control and demands Iranian reparations

President Trump claims 100% control of the Strait of Hormuz and demands reparations from Iran, while Tehran refuses to negotiate until 2029 and sets strict conditions for reopening the waterway.

about 24 hours ago 79 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [OM] [US] [IR] Iran-Oman Hormuz talks near deal, Iran claims win

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.

5 days ago 520 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [RU] [UA] [KP] [KR] EU asset use, air defense crisis, and North Korean troop 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] FAST-MOVING [AT] [DE] [ES] [FR] [GB] Germany and Western Europe summer heat wave 2026

Western Europe records hottest June and July amid global ocean temperature surge

Western Europe experienced its hottest June and July on record, while global ocean temperatures hit a new July high of 20.96°C, driven by El Niño and climate change, causing severe droughts and river lows.

about 13 hours ago 45 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.

3 days ago 149 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] [US] [IL] [PS] Israel rejects US-backed Gaza disarmament plan

Netanyahu rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting that the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed, despite Hamas's acceptance of the roadmap.

about 20 hours ago 34 sources

[TECHNOLOGY] [US] US teen social media harm suits intensify

Meta faces major US trials over alleged addictive platform design for minors

Meta faces a major federal trial in California and a $942 million penalty in New Mexico over allegations that its platforms are designed to be addictive to children, contributing to a youth mental health crisis

about 19 hours ago 30 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] [IN] Spider-Man: Brand New Day commercial and global success

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

[INTERNATIONAL] [MX] Ayotzinapa case legal developments in Mexico

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.

5 days ago 161 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.

6 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

4 days ago 90 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

6 days ago 223 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] [IN] [MX] [GB] [CN] Spider-Man: Brand New Day commercial and global success

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

[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.

5 days ago 93 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [RU] [DE] [PL] [RO] Russia-NATO security tension

U.S. Intelligence warns of potential Russian attack on NATO

U.S. intelligence warns that Russia may launch a limited attack on a NATO member between 2026 and 2029 to test the alliance's resolve and Article 5 commitment, likely targeting Poland or the Baltic states.

5 days ago 74 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IL] [US] [PS] Israel rejects US-backed Gaza disarmament plan

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, insisting the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed of all weapons.

6 days ago 89 sources

[POLITICS] [US] [IR] Pete Hegseth defense controversies and budget push

US missile stockpiles depleted in Iran war as Trump denies shortages

U.S. has used ~80% of THAAD, half of Patriot missiles and nearly all ATACMS/PrSM in the Iran war; Trump and the Pentagon deny shortages, while Gulf allies warn of reduced deterrence.

8 days ago 271 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [RU] [UA] Italian lottery ticket recovered from trash

Russian missile strike kills 17 in Kyiv region

Russian missile and drone barrage on Kyiv region killed 17, injured 44, exposing Ukraine’s air‑defence shortfalls.

7 days ago 147 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [BR] [CO] [RO] [AR] 2026-27 Super El Niño and IOD intensify global risks

El Niño 2026‑2027 could push 49 million into acute hunger

An 81 % chance very strong El Niño 2026‑27 could add ~49 million to acute hunger (total 274 million), with 83 % spikes in Central America and 75 % in Southern Africa; jobs in Caribbean at risk; WMO warns peak +

6 days ago 84 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CN] [JP] [TW] Japan & China Aug 2026 Typhoon Dolphin impacts

Typhoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, triggering mass evacuations

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China, prompting mass evacuations of over one million people and causing widespread flight cancellations and flooding risks across Zhejiang, Fujian, and Shanghai.

2 days ago 266 sources

[CRIME] [GB]

Simon Levy convicted of two murders and rape in London

Simon Levy has been convicted of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The case has triggered investigations into major police and prosecutorial failures that allowed him to remain free on bail.

3 days ago 25 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [RU] [UA] Ukraine-Russia war: Strategic drone and energy escalation

Nizhnekamsk drone strike kills at least 12 in Tatarstan

A Ukrainian drone strike on Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, killed at least 12 people, including a child, and injured dozens. The attack hit the TANECO oil refinery and residential areas deep inside Russia.

about 17 hours ago 135 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [CA] [US] BC wildfire surge: Bald Range fire expands and causes death

Bald Range wildfire causes fatality and mass evacuations in British Columbia

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia has killed one person and forced over 20,000 evacuations. A provincial state of emergency is in effect as the blaze threatens communities near Okanagan Lake.

about 23 hours ago 140 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [ES] [GB] [IS] [GR] [RU] August 2026 solar eclipse preparations in Europe

Total solar eclipse on August 12 to cross Europe and Spain

A total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will cross parts of Europe and the Atlantic. Authorities in Spain have activated high-traffic protocols and security deployments to manage mass tourism and safety.

4 days ago 566 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [MX] Colorado River crisis deepens as record lows trigger federal

Lake Mead hits record low water level amid Colorado River crisis

Lake Mead has hit a record low water level, exacerbating a crisis in the Colorado River Basin that affects 40 million people. Federal officials have proposed major water cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada

4 days ago 32 sources

[SPORTS] [CH] [NO] Infantino faces split support amid UEFA payment denial

Gianni Infantino faces pressure from football confederations amid FIFA controversies

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces calls for resignation and boycott threats from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF following a controversial World Cup stake sale proposal and allegations of past favoritism at UEFA.

4 days ago 516 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [YE] Escalation of attacks on Saudi Aramco energy facilities

Houthis target Saudi Aramco refinery and Yemen's Mocha port in escalated attacks

Houthis launched drone and missile attacks targeting a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan and the strategic port of Mocha in Yemen, causing fires and multiple casualties amid escalating regional tensions.

2 days ago 238 sources

[POLITICS] [US] Joe Biden prostate cancer diagnosis

Hunter Biden reveals Joe Biden's cancer has metastasized

Hunter Biden revealed that his father, former U.S. President Joe Biden, is battling advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, describing the disease as painful and debilitating.

3 days ago 319 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CA] BC wildfire surge: Bald Range fire expands and causes death

British Columbia declares state of emergency amid massive wildfires

British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire forces over 20,000 evacuations, destroys homes, and prompts investigations into a possible fatality.

3 days ago 302 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [ES] [IT] [MA] [DE] Ceuta migration crisis triggers EU and Spain-Morocco tension

Spain and Italy clash over border controls following Ceuta migration surge

Spain and Italy are engaged in a diplomatic feud over border controls following a mass migration surge in Ceuta. Both nations have implemented retaliatory checks on travelers, straining EU unity.

4 days ago 394 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [VE] [US] Venezuela earthquake recovery and reconstruction update

Venezuela earthquake death toll 6,125, 1,579 missing, housing repairs underway

Venezuela’s earthquake death toll is 6,125, with 1,579 missing; thousands rescued, hospitals treating 60,992, and housing repairs for over 13,000 homes underway. A repatriation flight delivered 147 migrants, US

7 days ago 72 sources

[POLITICS] FAST-MOVING [RU] Russia Supreme Court bars Yabloko from elections

Jabloko party barred from Russian parliamentary elections by Supreme Court

Russia’s Supreme Court has barred the liberal, anti-war Jabloko party from the September parliamentary elections following a lawsuit by the pro-Kremlin Rodina party alleging legal and funding violations.

about 20 hours ago 85 sources

[SPORTS] [PK] [NP] [CN] [OM] [US] Broad Peak avalanche: all ten climbers dead

Nirmal Purja and eight fellow climbers killed in Broad Peak avalanche

A 30 July 2026 avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak killed Nirmal Purja and nine teammates; nine bodies recovered, one still missing, prompting worldwide tributes.

9 days ago 244 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO] [VE] Security escalations and cultural shifts under de la Espri

Colombia: President de la Espriella faces violence and policy shifts

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella's first days in office have been marked by deadly terrorist attacks, aggressive military strikes against FARC dissidents, and a major shift in foreign policy.

2 days ago 176 sources

[TECHNOLOGY] FAST-MOVING [US] [CN] Meta AI tools face backlash, add opt‑out, see usage rise

Meta launches Muse Glimmer open-weight AI model for local use

Meta has released Muse Glimmer, an open-weight AI model designed for local agentic tasks on consumer hardware. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also called for reduced U.S. regulations to compete with Chinese AI developers.

about 24 hours ago 88 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] [IT] [FR] [DE] [GB] Nolan's Odyssey Hits $1.1B; Record-Breaking IMAX Success

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Nears $1 Billion Box‑Office Milestone

Nolan’s *The Odyssey* nears $1 billion box‑office, boasts a $250 M budget, 70 mm IMAX filming, and has spurred fashion trends, book sales, and a malware campaign using fake copies.

6 days ago 44 sources

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

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

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, establishing a collective defense pact where an attack on one is treated as an attack on all.

1 day ago 103 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] [SA] EA buyout by Saudi PIF completed, broader impact noted

Electronic Arts sold to Saudi PIF‑led consortium for $55 billion, becomes private

EA was bought for $55 billion by a Saudi‑led consortium, delisted from Nasdaq, with PIF holding 93.4 % and $210 per share paid. CEO Andrew Wilson stays on, $20 billion debt added, and $700 million cost cuts, sp

6 days ago 40 sources

[CRIME] FAST-MOVING [US] Duane Davis murder trial for Tupac Shakur killing begins

Duane Davis on trial for orchestrating Tupac Shakur murder

The murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis begins in Las Vegas, as he faces charges for allegedly orchestrating the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. Davis has pleaded not guilty.

1 day ago 110 sources

[CRIME] [TH] Thailand gun violence (Aug 2026)

Thailand school shooting: 14-year-old kills grandparents and staff before suicide

A 14-year-old student killed at least seven people, including his grandparents and school staff, before committing suicide at a school in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Over 20 people were injured in the attack.

4 days ago 350 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IL] [IR] [US] US-Iran conflict: military escalation and maritime blockade

Israel prepares for potential unilateral military strike against Iran

Israel is reportedly preparing strategies for a unilateral military strike against Iran, potentially bypassing U.S. support amid efforts by Washington to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.

2 days ago 8 sources

[POLITICS] [US] Congress and states press birth-tourism reforms

Donald Trump signs orders to curb birth tourism

Donald Trump signed two August 2026 executive orders to ban birth tourism and expand exclusions from birthright citizenship, after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier effort. The rules target visas for孕妇

4 days ago 400 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IL] [PS] [EG] [US] [QA] Israel‑Palestine conflict civilian casualties

Israel discusses Gaza withdrawals and multinational force deployment

Israel faces US pressure to begin a 14-day Gaza ceasefire and Hamas disarmament plan, amid internal cabinet divisions and discussions regarding localized military withdrawals for a multinational force.

4 days ago 15 sources

Top news clusters today

Colombia declares national emergency after 7.4-magnitude earthquake

Strait of Hormuz: Iran maintains blockade pending US concessions

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

Copernicus reports record global heat and ocean temperatures for July 2026

Turkish Parliament passes PKK disarmament and peace law

Strait of Hormuz: Trump claims total control and demands Iranian reparations

Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz

North Korean troops deployed to Russia as Ukraine reports missile strikes

Western Europe records hottest June and July amid global ocean temperature surge

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran releases video amid health rumors

Pentagon orders faster weapons production as missile stocks fall

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

Netanyahu rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan

Meta faces major US trials over alleged addictive platform design for minors

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

Ángel Aguirre arrested in Mexico over Ayotzinapa case evidence destruction

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

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

Operation Mondragón busts international cocaine trafficking network

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

Mojtaba Khamenei health rumors spark uncertainty in Iran

U.S. Intelligence warns of potential Russian attack on NATO

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

US missile stockpiles depleted in Iran war as Trump denies shortages

Russian missile strike kills 17 in Kyiv region

El Niño 2026‑2027 could push 49 million into acute hunger

Typhoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, triggering mass evacuations

Simon Levy convicted of two murders and rape in London

Nizhnekamsk drone strike kills at least 12 in Tatarstan

Bald Range wildfire causes fatality and mass evacuations in British Columbia

Total solar eclipse on August 12 to cross Europe and Spain

Lake Mead hits record low water level amid Colorado River crisis

Gianni Infantino faces pressure from football confederations amid FIFA controversies

Houthis target Saudi Aramco refinery and Yemen's Mocha port in escalated attacks

Hunter Biden reveals Joe Biden's cancer has metastasized

British Columbia declares state of emergency amid massive wildfires

Spain and Italy clash over border controls following Ceuta migration surge

Venezuela earthquake death toll 6,125, 1,579 missing, housing repairs underway

Jabloko party barred from Russian parliamentary elections by Supreme Court

Nirmal Purja and eight fellow climbers killed in Broad Peak avalanche

Colombia: President de la Espriella faces violence and policy shifts

Meta launches Muse Glimmer open-weight AI model for local use

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Nears $1 Billion Box‑Office Milestone

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

Electronic Arts sold to Saudi PIF‑led consortium for $55 billion, becomes private

Duane Davis on trial for orchestrating Tupac Shakur murder

Thailand school shooting: 14-year-old kills grandparents and staff before suicide

Israel prepares for potential unilateral military strike against Iran

Donald Trump signs orders to curb birth tourism

Israel discusses Gaza withdrawals and multinational force deployment

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

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

El Niño 2026‑2027 could push 49 million into acute hunger

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Nears $1 Billion Box‑Office Milestone

Electronic Arts sold to Saudi PIF‑led consortium for $55 billion, becomes private