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

Colombia earthquake kills at least 132 and triggers state of emergency

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Chocó, Colombia, has killed at least 132 people and injured hundreds. President de la Espriella declared a state of emergency as international aid, including $15.5M from the US, is

2 days ago 966 sources

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

Iran maintains Strait of Hormuz blockade pending US concessions

Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US lifts sanctions, releases frozen assets, and pays war reparations, despite ongoing maritime negotiations with Oman and US pressure.

3 days ago 696 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 landmark PKK disarmament and peace bill

Turkey's Parliament passed a landmark law to facilitate PKK disarmament and end its long-running conflict, allowing for the conditional deferral of prison sentences for certain militants.

2 days ago 155 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [GB] [FR] [DE] [ES] [IT] UK heatwave and drought intensify with fifth wave forecast

Europe faces record heat and drought as temperatures hit historic highs

Western Europe faces record-breaking heat and drought, with June and July temperatures hitting 21.62°C. Extreme conditions are impacting rivers, energy, and infrastructure across the continent.

1 day ago 121 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 [CO] [AR] [CU] [MX] [EC] Major earthquake and disaster response in Colombia

Colombia earthquake: 132 dead and national disaster declared

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 132 people and injured over 570. The government has declared a national disaster as rescue operations continue in heavily damaged cities.

about 4 hours ago 37 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] FAST-MOVING [US] [IR] US-Iran Hormuz conflict escalates

Trump claims total U.S. Navy control over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump claims the U.S. Navy has 100 percent control of the Strait of Hormuz following demining efforts and is demanding 50 years of reparations from Iran.

about 13 hours ago 31 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] [DE] [UA] Drone security incidents 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.

3 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.

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

7 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] 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 12-13 people and injured dozens, targeting the TANECO oil refinery and residential areas deep inside Russia.

about 22 hours ago 157 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 a red alert and the evacuation of over 1 million people. The storm caused massive flight cancellations in Shanghai and heavy damage in Okinawa.

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.

4 days ago 25 sources

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

Bald Range wildfire kills one and forces 20,000 evacuations in British Columbia

A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia's Bald Range has killed one person and forced over 20,000 evacuations. A provincial state of emergency is in effect as crews battle multiple active blazes.

1 day ago 152 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

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

Trump signs executive order to reform childhood vaccine recommendations

President Trump signed an executive order reducing recommended childhood vaccinations from 18 to 11 and calling for the MMR vaccine to be split into three separate shots administered at different visits.

1 day ago 130 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.

3 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

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

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

Meta released Muse Glimmer, an open-weight 30B parameter AI model designed for local agentic tasks on consumer computers. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also issued a manifesto advocating for distributed superintelligence

1 day ago 111 sources

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

Yabloko party barred from Russian parliamentary elections by Supreme Court

Russia’s Supreme Court has barred the Yabloko party, the only registered anti-war opposition group, from the September parliamentary elections following a lawsuit by the pro-Kremlin Rodina party.

1 day ago 102 sources

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

NORAD intercepts aircraft near Trump golf club; reports reveal secret flight from Turkey

NORAD F-16s intercepted two civilian aircraft violating restricted airspace near Trump's New Jersey golf club. Separately, reports reveal Trump used a secret catering vehicle to evade an Iranian threat in July.

1 day ago 119 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] FAST-MOVING [US] [IR] [YE] [LB] [SY] US-Iran diplomatic and reparations dispute

Trump demands war reparations from Iran in future negotiations

President Donald Trump has instructed negotiators to demand war reparations from Iran for decades of casualties, including protesters and victims of regional conflicts, while claiming full U.S. control of the H

about 19 hours ago 87 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

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

Duane Davis on trial for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder

Jury selection has begun in Las Vegas for the murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing. Davis faces life in prison if convicted.

2 days ago 124 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] [EG] 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 similar to NATO's Article 5 for the three nations.

1 day ago 113 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.

10 days ago 244 sources

[TECHNOLOGY] FAST-MOVING [US]

OpenAI pauses Astra AI development over critical cyber risks

OpenAI has paused development of its Astra AI model after internal tests suggested it could possess critical cybersecurity capabilities, including the ability to develop zero-day exploits autonomously.

2 days ago 117 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CO]

Colombia faces violence and earthquake following De la Espriella inauguration

Colombia's new president Abelardo de la Espriella faces a violent start to his term, marked by drone attacks, car bombings, and military strikes against FARC dissidents and the Clan del Golfo.

3 days ago 175 sources

[BUSINESS] FAST-MOVING [US] [IR] [OM] [JP] [KR] US stock market valuation and labor market concerns

S&P 500 hits records amid AI boom and Middle East oil supply concerns

Global markets face volatility as oil prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, while the S&P 500 hits records on AI optimism and strong earnings, despite mixed US economic data.

1 day ago 109 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

[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

Top news clusters today

Colombia earthquake kills at least 132 and triggers state of emergency

Iran maintains Strait of Hormuz 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 landmark PKK disarmament and peace bill

Europe faces record heat and drought as temperatures hit historic highs

Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz

North Korean troops deployed to Russia as Ukraine reports missile strikes

Colombia earthquake: 132 dead and national disaster declared

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

Trump claims total U.S. Navy control over Strait of Hormuz

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

Ángel Aguirre arrested in Mexico over Ayotzinapa case evidence destruction

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

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

Nizhnekamsk drone strike kills at least 12 in Tatarstan

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

Bald Range wildfire kills one and forces 20,000 evacuations in British Columbia

Lake Mead hits record low water level amid Colorado River crisis

Trump signs executive order to reform childhood vaccine recommendations

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

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

Yabloko party barred from Russian parliamentary elections by Supreme Court

NORAD intercepts aircraft near Trump golf club; reports reveal secret flight from Turkey

Spain and Italy clash over border controls following Ceuta migration surge

Trump demands war reparations from Iran in future negotiations

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

Duane Davis on trial for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder

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

Nirmal Purja and eight fellow climbers killed in Broad Peak avalanche

OpenAI pauses Astra AI development over critical cyber risks

Colombia faces violence and earthquake following De la Espriella inauguration

S&P 500 hits records amid AI boom and Middle East oil supply concerns

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

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

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