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Deadly Quake Hits Western Colombia, Towns in Ruins
An earthquake struck western Colombia overnight, killing an unspecified number of people and devastating several towns in the Valle del Cauca department.
33 min ago
Sudanese Army Intercepts RSF Drones Over Strategic el-Obeid
Sudanese army air defences reportedly intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over el-Obeid, a strategically vital city in the ongoing conflict.
1 hour ago
At Least 15 Dead as Boat Sinks on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba
At least 15 people have died after a boat sank on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with emergency services continuing search and rescue operations.
5 hours ago
North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile, Heightening Regional Tensions
North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile towards East Sea
10 hours ago
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Syrian Ex-Dictator Sentenced to Death in Absentia as US Presidents' Secret Safety Measures Revealed
US presidents often use elaborate deception operations to deceive potential threats, including decoy motorcades and fake routes. The practice has been revealed as ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes.
15 hours ago
US Helicopter Fires Missiles to Disable Ship Breaking Iran Blockade
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, disabling it and preventing it from violating the Iran blockade.
16 hours ago
Former US Marine Freed After Years of Detention in Russia
US citizen and former Marine Robert Gilman released from detention in Russia on humanitarian grounds.
18 hours ago
Lauren Boebert's Son Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
Tyler Boebert, the oldest son of US Rep. Lauren Boebert, has been arrested on child exploitation charges.
Yesterday
Zelensky Claims North Korean Missiles Used in Deadly Ukraine Strikes
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in overnight strikes on the city of Zaporizhzhia, which killed at least six people and injured at least 19.
Yesterday
Iran Executes Woman Who Claimed Self-Defence Against Sexual Assault
Marzieh Nieri, 23, was executed at Qazvin Central Prison after a court rejected her account of wounding a man during an alleged sexual assault, bringing the number of women executed in Iran this year to at least 14.
Yesterday
British Columbia Wildfire Claims First Life as Blaze Remains Out of Control
An 80-year-old woman has died in the Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, Canadian police confirmed, as the blaze remains out of control and has forced widespread evacuations across the region.
Yesterday
Huelva Wildfire Forces 800 Evacuations Amid Severe Spanish Drought
A large wildfire in Spain's Huelva province has forced 800 residents from their homes, consuming 20,000 hectares amid Europe's worsening drought crisis.
Yesterday
Colombia Earthquake Kills Over 110, Traps Many in Cali Rubble
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has devastated western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and causing extensive damage, particularly in the city of Cali.
Yesterday
ABC News Abandons Live Coverage Amid Technical Issues
ABC News ends 24/7 live coverage due to persistent technical glitches.
Yesterday
Powerful 6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia, Tremors Felt Widely
A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, according to the national geological service, with the tremors felt across a wide region including the capital Bogotá.
10 August 2026
Mali Army Says Dozens of Militants Killed in Base Battle
Malian forces reported fierce fighting at a military base, killing dozens of militants, but denied insurgents had taken control of the garrison amid an ongoing Islamist insurgency.
10 August 2026
Taiwan Conducts Major Military Drills Amid China Invasion Fears
Taiwanese forces are conducting extensive military exercises this week, simulating a defence against a potential invasion from mainland China. The drills underscore heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait as Beijing continues to assert its claims over the self-governed island.
10 August 2026
Evidence Links South African Special Forces to Top Detective's Murder
Evidence connecting South African special forces to the murder of top detective Frans Mathipa has been shared with the BBC, revealing details of the prosecution case against eight accused men.
10 August 2026
