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Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble following 7.4‑magnitude earthquake in Colombia
Search and rescue operations continue as officials respond to the disaster.
General News
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies at age 97
Zhu Rongji, credited with transforming China into a global trading giant, passes away
Business
Former Premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97
Economist and reformer who steered China into WTO and built its manufacturing backbone
Climate
Death Toll Rises to 240 in Colombia After Seismic Blast
Colombia’s worst earthquake in decades leaves dozens buried beneath rubble; search teams still combing the rubble for survivors.
Climate
Monday’s 7.4‑magnitude earthquake in western Colombia kills more than 240
Rescuers race to find survivors as Colombia faces its first major challenge for a new president
General News
Lyon overturns 2‑1 defeat with 3‑0 win over Sparta Prague
Lyon secured a place in Champions League playoffs against Fenerbahçe
General News
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile in Second Test of the Week
Pyongyang launches a missile on Aug 12, signalling opposition to planned South‑Korea and U.S. drills
Foreign policy
New Zealand Prime Minister Survives Second Leadership Challenge
Chief Minister Christopher Luxon withstands a confidence vote 12 weeks before the general election.
Climate
Colombia Earthquake Leaves at Least 180 Dead
A seismic event on 11 August 2026 triggered extensive loss of life and ongoing rescue challenges amid aftershocks.
Climate
Collapse of Torres del Limonar building in Cali, Colombia during earthquake sparks ongoing rescue efforts
A seismic shock triggered the destruction of the Torres del Limonar structure, and rescue teams are now combing the rubble for trapped survivors.
Climate
Cali, Colombia: Earthquake Causes Collapse of Five‑Story Apartment Building
Searches underway for survivors as city reels from seismic damage