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Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 224
The fatality count from the August 11 quake in western Colombia climbs as rescuers search wreckage for survivors.
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Former U.S. military veteran released from Russian prison after four‑year incarceration
After more than four years of imprisonment on disputed charges, a former U.S. marine was freed in Russia.
Climate
Colombia Hit by 7.4‑Magnitude Earthquake Killing Over 100
The tremor, the strongest in the country in a decade, has left more than a hundred dead and damaged hundreds of buildings.
Climate
At least 224 killed in 7.4‑magnitude earthquake in western Colombia
Earthquake leaves thousands missing
War and security
Three crew members killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian cargo vessel
Casualties reported off the Bab el‑Mandeb strait
Climate
Colombia Earthquake: Major Tremor Kills at Least 132, Devastates Buildings
A major earthquake struck Colombia on 2026‑08‑11, killing at least 132 people and destroying dozens of buildings.
Crypto markets
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Fresh Overnight Strikes, Causing Civilian Losses and Fires
Russia targets Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk while Ukraine retaliates with a drone attack on Russia’s Voronezh region, setting fire to a Wildberries warehouse and striking an oil refinery.
General News
Lebanon becomes first Middle Eastern country to formally abolish the death penalty
The nation’s new law eliminates capital punishment, marking a historic shift in regional human‑rights policy.
Health
At Least 2,000 People Died in Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola Outbreak
As of Aug. 11 2026, the outbreak in DRC claims at least 2,000 deaths, the fastest growing on record.
Climate
Colombia Earthquake: 7.4‑Magnitude Shock Claims Hundreds in Fatal Disaster
At least a few hundred people were killed when a powerful quake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, and rescue teams are still combing the ruins for survivors.
Climate
Colombia Earthquake Causes at Least 132 Deaths, Triggers State of Emergency
A powerful tremor rocked northern Colombia, forcing officials to declare a state of emergency after the deadliest quake in years.
General News
Trial Begins for Accused Tupac Shakur Murder Plot
Jury selection starts this week on a case dating back nearly 30 years