Elections
Nigel Farage Wins Clacton By‑Election, Count Binface Comes Second
The former UKIP leader leads Reform U.K. in a special election he triggered, defeating his comedic rival.
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Sports
Paris Saint‑Germain and Barcelona Agree to Transfer Ferran Torres After World Cup Final Goal
The French club has negotiated a deal to sign Spain striker Ferran Torres for roughly €50 million following his match‑winning strike in the World Cup final.
Climate
Colombia Earthquake of August 11: 72 Hours After, Citizens Challenge the Government’s Refusal of Foreign Rescue Teams
A tremor still shades the nation as people voice surprise that international aid was declined.
Elections
Nigel Farage forces Clacton by‑election amid financial‑declaration pressure
The right‑wing populist forced a by‑election in his parliamentary seat of Clacton after mounting scrutiny of his financial disclosures.
General News
Russia strikes Ukraine’s Izmail Port, setting off fire
The largest Danube port in Ukraine sees damage after an overnight attack.
Climate
Colombia Hit by Powerful Earthquake, International Rescue Efforts Begin
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on 13 August 2026, razing buildings, buckling roads and crushing cars, prompting an urgent rescue operation and an influx of aid from regional partners.
Sports
Malawi defeated Algeria 3‑1 in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi‑final, securing a place in the final.
Malawi’s Chawinga sisters score, propelling the nation into its first final.
Climate
Colombia Earthquake: 7.4 Magnitude Strike Leaves 265 Dead, 3,500 Injured, 500 Missing
The strongest quake in Colombia’s century has claimed at least 265 lives, injured over 3,500 people, and left nearly 500 people missing as rescue teams now enter the final phase of their search.
Business
Zambians vote Thursday in a general election
President Hichilema faces a test as voters confront a cost‑of‑living crisis, while opposition forces teeter on division
Elections
Syrian Court Sentences Former President Bashar al‑Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
The verdict, the first against the former leader since his 2024 flight to Russia, marks a watershed moment in the prosecution of the Syrian civil war.
General News
Colombia struck by 7.4‑magnitude quake; emergency declared
A 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, triggering a state‑of‑emergency declaration by President Abelardo de la Espriella and prompting ongoing search and rescue operations.
War and security
A major Russian grain export terminal hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from Russia and Ukraine fall as both sides target shipping facilities