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Strong earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
Strong earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 111 people. Source: CBS News.
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Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian
Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian. Source: The Washington Post.
Business
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mecca Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a mutual defense agreement in Mecca. The pact pledges to treat an attack on one as an attack on all.
World
Live updates: Death toll rises to 132 following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colomb
Live updates: Death toll rises to 132 following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colomb. Source: CNN.
World
Live updates: At least 111 dead following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia
Live updates: At least 111 dead following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia. Source: CNN.
Culture
Jackie, Big Bear’s Webcam Eagle, Dies After Three Weeks of Care
Jackie, the famous bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, died on August 10, 2026 after weeks of care. Her death touched a global community built around a wildlife webcam.
Business
Telemarketing: Up to 50,000 Moroccan Jobs Threatened by French Rule
Since August 11, 2026, companies can no longer call French consumers for commercial purposes without prior consent, except for exceptions related to an ongoing contract. This shift protects millions of individuals, ends Bloctel, and threatens up to 40,000 to 50,000 jobs in call centers in Morocco.
World
Taylor Farms recalls foods made with jalapeños over salmonella concerns
Taylor Farms recalls foods made with jalapeños over salmonella concerns. Source: The Washington Post.
Business
Liverpool Faces a Deal Shaking the Global Football Landscape: Bezos and Saverin Draw Near
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia, featuring Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin, is moving towards the purchase of approximately one-third of Liverpool FC. The transaction is not yet finalized, but it could value the club at around $6 billion and accelerate the financialization of global football.
World
Colombia Earthquake: A 7.4-Magnitude Disaster Strikes the Heart of the Country
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026. The provisional toll stands at at least 111 dead as rescue teams search through rubble.
Culture
Carly Simon Returns After 18 Years: The Resilience Album the World Didn’t Expect
At 83, Carly Simon is preparing Comes in Waves, her first album of original songs in eighteen years. A global comeback fueled by creativity, as the icon revealed she is living with Parkinson's disease.
Sport
FIFA Crisis: The Letter That Fractures World Football and Places Infantino Under Pressure
Three of the most powerful confederations in world football accuse FIFA's leadership of breaking trust over its plan to open the World Cup to private investors. Their joint letter of August 10 transforms a financial conflict into a global governance crisis.