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Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111

"The government is maintaining all its capacities deployed to protect lives, assist affected communities and deliver aid to every area that needs it," said President Abelardo de la Espriella.

By AFP 2026-08-10 22:44:43

Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111

Trump's ex-personal attorney takes over as top US law enforcement officer

By AFP 2026-08-10 22:18:55

Major quake rocks Colombia and neighbors, 18 confirmed dead

The early-morning quake was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela -- itself hit by a devastating quake in late June -- and prompted building evacuations in the Colombian capital Bogota.

By AFP 2026-08-10 18:35:22

One woman confirmed dead in western Canada wildfire

Indian students marched towards the state assembly in Jharkhand on Monday, escalating protests over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations.

By AFP 2026-08-10 09:57:42

One woman confirmed dead in western Canada wildfire

Energy transition threatens to wipe Dutch village from map

Residents of Moerdijk who survived WWII bombing and subsequent flooding, are facing a new existential challenge: the threat of being bulldozed in the name of clean energy.

By AFP 2026-08-10 09:41:44

Energy transition threatens to wipe Dutch village from map

Russia downs 456 Ukrainian drones in deadly overnight attack

The attack, still underway at 0530 GMT, "is being carried out against both industrial and civilian sites.

By AFP 2026-08-10 09:39:34

Russia downs 456 Ukrainian drones in deadly overnight attack

Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes

Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday.

By AFP 2026-08-09 23:28:25

Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes

Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas.

By AFP 2026-08-09 23:19:18

Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump

Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.

By AFP 2026-08-09 11:29:25

Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

Afghanistan's gold rush upends lives and landscapes

In Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province, dozens of excavators operate day and night to extract gold from the mountains where villagers and their livestock once roamed.

By AFP 2026-08-09 11:21:10

Afghanistan's gold rush upends lives and landscapes

Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms

China's densely populated eastern coast was preparing Sunday for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, which has triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, and evacuations.

By AFP 2026-08-09 11:12:24

Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms

Colombia's new president vows to 'defeat narco-terrorists'

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to restore order and eradicate "narco-terrorists" in a fiery first speech as leader on Friday.

By AFP 2026-08-08 11:20:22

Colombia's new president vows to 'defeat narco-terrorists'

US partially resumes avocado inspections in Mexico

The US announced that it will partially resume inspections of avocado producers in Mexico's Michoacan state, two days after suspending imports of the fruit over security concerns.

By AFP 2026-08-08 11:03:46