Today
Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?
• 3:32 PM
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The United Nations Security Council meets Friday for a second informal straw poll to gauge the popularity of candidates seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will complete his second five-year term at the end of the year. Eight candi
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Fishermen floating in cooler rescued after five days at sea off Mexican coast
• 1:08 PM
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The Mexican Navy rescued two fishermen on Wednesday after they spent five days adrift in the Pacific Ocean aboard a cooler. They were found alive and have been reunited with their families.
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Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, damaging homes and schools
• 8:08 AM
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A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, injuring three people and damaging at least 22 homes, six schools and 12 medical centres, according to preliminary assessments. The quake was also felt in Lima and several other parts of the co
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Yesterday
Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as drought worsens from El Nino
• 10:58 PM
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The Panama Canal will limit daily vessel traffic from September 3, the Pnama Canal Authority said Thursday, as a severe drought fuelled by El Nino depletes water supplies needed to operate the vital trade route. The restrictions will reduce crossings fro
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Woman charged with IS group-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol
• 7:31 PM
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US authorities charged Jessica Bowie, a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group, with a terrorism offence Thursday after she told an FBI informant she "wanted to destroy" the New York State Capitol buildings.
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Landmark case against Meta: Focus shifts from online content to 'design and infrastructure'
• 5:46 PM
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Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Leïla Mörch, CEO / Founder of Geminy. She specializes in technology, public policy, with a focus on social media regulation. She sees the landmark trial against Meta as potentially significant not simply because the soc
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Space telescope to burn in Earth's atmosphere after NASA rescue mission fails
• 3:31 AM
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NASA on Wednesday said a $30 million mission to save its Swift space telescope had failed after its rescue spacecraft could not be controlled. The unprecedented effort aimed to use a robot to move Swift into a higher orbit. The satellite is now expected
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North Korea fires missiles after Trump touts meeting with Kim Jong-un this year
• 1:15 AM
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North Korea fired 10 ballistic missiles towards the sea on Thursday, Japan said, a day after US President Donald Trump said he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it w
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'She'll never leave me': Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's most devoted aide?
• 12:07 AM
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Natalie Harp has spent years operating close to US President Donald Trump while attracting little public attention. But recent events have thrust the 35-year-old presidential aide into the spotlight, including accompanying Trump on a secret flight from T
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Wednesday, august 19, 2026
Meta sued by US states for hooking and exploiting kids in pursuit of profit
• 8:00 AM
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Meta is on trial for intentionally seeking to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, a lawyer for California said on Tuesday, at the start of a trial that could rehsape some of the most popular apps in the world.
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EU will 'stand firmly' behind ICC chief as the US levies new sanctions
• 12:59 AM
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the EU would "stand firmly" behind the International Criminal Court after the US levied new sanctions against its president, Tomoko Akane, in a move the ICC called a "flagrant attack" on i
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Tuesday, august 18, 2026
ICC says US sanctions on top court members 'undermine rule of law'
• 8:31 PM
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The US on Tuesday imposed sanctions against two top members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which the court said "undermine the rule of law". The move represents the Trump administration's latest salvo against the court based in The Hague, whic
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Gang leader masterminded Tupac's killing, prosecutor tells jury
• 11:52 AM
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Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of gang revenge ordered by a mobster who later boasted of it, jurors heard Monday, as one of America's most anticipated trials got under way, 30 years after the murder.
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Is Meta deliberately making children addicted to its social media platforms?
• 10:49 AM
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Social media giant Meta, is set to defend itself in a landmark trial. They are accused of knowingly and deliberately designing features which get children under the age of 13 addicted to its platforms. Story by Delano D'Souza.
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30 years after fatal shooting, Tupac's murder trial underway in Nevada
• 9:06 AM
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An unsolved tragedy that shook the music industry forever, enters a Nevada courtroom. The murder trial of former gang leader Duane Davis is now underway in Las Vegas, where prosecutors are laying out what they describe as a deadly act of revenge against
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Trump pauses controversial border construction in Texas national park
• 12:20 AM
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The Trump administration on Monday paused construction of a contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park, as the head of Customs and Border Protection travelled to the area to assess the plans amid fierce bipartisan opposition over their p
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Monday, august 17, 2026
Tupac's accused murderer out for 'revenge', Las Vegas jury hears
• 6:19 PM
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Tupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of "revenge", Las Vegas jury heard on Monday, as the legendary West Coast rapper's assassination trial got underway more than three decades after his death.
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American actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
• 6:02 AM
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Hayden Panettiere, the US actress and former child star known for her parts in TV shows such as "Heroes" and "Nashville", has died at the age of 36, her father said in a statement on Sunday.
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea hours before start
• 4:38 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, claiming that the ally had failed to help with the war against Iran and citing his "good relationship" with North Korean
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Sunday, august 16, 2026
Brazil election: Lula and the new face of Bolsonaro's right
• 10:46 AM
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Brazil's October presidential election is shaping up as another battle between the Lula and Bolsonaro camps, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro stepping in for his imprisoned father. The two frontrunners a
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US : Hawaii narrowly avoids direct hit as Hurricane Lala brings strong weather
• 8:53 AM
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Hawaii has narrowly avoided a historic direct hit from Hurricane Lala, but torrential rain and hurricane-force winds are still causing widespread flooding, mudslides and power outages across the islands. Authorities are urging residents to shelter in pla
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Colombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake
• 5:39 AM
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Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on the South American nation as the country contiues to reel from a deadly earthquake. At least 300 people were killed in the quake that deva
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Saturday, august 15, 2026
Friday, august 14, 2026
'The nightmare is over': Families reunite as Venezuela frees political prisoners
• 9:55 PM
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Venezuela's government freed 131 detained prisoners on Friday, as human rights groups hailed releases of some people they say were being held unjustly or for political reasons.
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Race to free trapped quake survivor offers hope in Colombia
• 4:49 PM
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Rescue workers rushed to free a survivor Friday in Colombia amid the rubble left by a powerful earthquake nearly four days earlier that killed at least 285 people and injured 4,000. Some 400 people were still missing and tens of thousands of homes were
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Earthquake in Colombia: Nearly 300 people trapped in rubbles
• 10:30 AM
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In Colombia, hopes are fading of finding survivors after Monday’s powerful earthquake. Rescue teams are now turning their focus to recovering bodies, but families are still holding out hope of finding their loved ones alive beneath the rubble. Many have
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Colombia: Hundreds still missing as earthquake resue effort continues
• 9:41 AM
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In Colombia hopes are fading of finding survivors after Monday’s powerful earthquake. Rescue teams are now turning their focus to recovering bodies, but families are still holding out hope of finding their loved ones alive beneath the rubble. Many have t
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Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on drone imports
• 12:02 AM
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President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and their components, including from key US allies, citing national security concerns and a need to reduce US reliance on foreign suppliers. The measures are set to take
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Thursday, august 13, 2026
Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro makes rare public appearance after US indictment
• 9:39 PM
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Cuba's Raul Castro made a rare public appearance Thursday at a celebration marking the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth. The 95-year-old former president, who was indicted by the US in May over an incident during his tenure as defence minister, rec
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Venezuela's interim govt, opposition wrap first round of post-Maduro talks
• 3:07 AM
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Venezuela's interim government and members of opposition parties ended their first round of talks Wednesday with agreements to reform the Supreme Tribunal of Justice and seek access to the country's frozen reserves in order to finance recovery from June'
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Colombia earthquake rescue efforts enter 'final phase' as death toll rises
• 1:36 AM
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Rescuers in Colombia faced a race against time Wednesday as they searched collapsed buildings for survivors after the country's strongest earthquake this century. Monday's magnitude 7.4 quake killed at least 265 people and injured more than 3,500, with n
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Wednesday, august 12, 2026
Trump's White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to leave role
• 9:54 PM
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ending the tenure of one of his most prominent and trusted advisers as the administration heads towards November's midt
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Voting ends in US midwest primaries
• 3:29 PM
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Voters in six US states went to the polls to choose their preferred candidates in primaries and special elections ahead of November’s midterms. In Wisconsin, moderate David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the race for gov
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Colombia: Bogota's search for survivors continues
• 3:21 PM
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The search for survivors continues in Colombia, more than 48 hours after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country. More than 200 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 2,000 are reported missing. The new president, Abelardo de la Espriella
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Meta faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit
• 1:46 PM
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Mark Zuckerberg’s tech giant Meta is facing a $1.4 trillion lawsuit over allegations that it deliberately designed addictive features on its platforms to keep children hooked. Parents have long raised concerns about the impact of Facebook and Instagram o
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Colombia: Woman rescued from under earthquake debris after 36 hours
• 1:32 PM
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🇨🇴 A woman trapped under the debris of a collapsed hotel in Pereira, #Colombia, was rescued on Tuesday after spending 36 hours under the rubble.
Search and rescue operations are still underway in the country's coffee-growing Chocó region which was at t
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Meta group is accused of intentionally designing addictive platforms
• 10:54 AM
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$1.4 trillion in fines… That’s the astronomical sum four US states are seeking from Meta, the company founded by Mark Zuckerberg.
California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey accuse the company of deliberately making Instagram and Facebook addictive fo
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Meta faces new high-stakes trial
• 10:51 AM
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It’s being described as social media’s “Big Tobacco moment”, with a major trial against Meta opening today. Mark Zuckerberg’s company is defending itself against allegations that it harmed children by designing addictive features for young users on Insta
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Key US primary races take shape
• 9:07 AM
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Tuesday was primary election day in six US states, with both major parties holding runoffs in several races. In Minnesota, the progressive Lieutenant Governor defeated Representative Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary, while Wisconsin’s Republi
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Death toll rises after Colombia earthquake
• 9:06 AM
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The death toll is rising in Colombia following the country’s worst earthquake in decades. At least 240 people have been confirmed killed in the west of the country, many of them found beneath the rubble of their homes. But the painstaking search for surv
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Moderate Crowley beats democratic socialist Hong in Wisconsin governor's primary
• 8:56 AM
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Wednesday eked out a stunningly narrow win against democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic party primary for the Wisconsin governor's race. Crowley's win by less than a percentage point comes as t
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Donald Trump says he faced ‘greater risk’ on swapped plane
• 8:39 AM
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Donald Trump reportedly took a secret military flight out of Turkey last month in an undercover operation prompted by fears that Iran was planning an assassination attempt against the US president. The operation reportedly involved Trump being transferre
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Colombia quake death toll surpasses 240
• 8:33 AM
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The death toll from Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has risen to more than 200, as rescuers race against time to find survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. On Tuesday, a 32-year-old woman was pulled alive from the rubble, b
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'Big Tobacco' moment?: Meta faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit over harm to children
• 4:43 AM
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Jury selection begins Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by the US states of California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey alleging that Meta uses technology to make Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. The states are demanding changes to Meta's apps
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Colombia declares three days of mourning as search for quake survivors continues
• 12:55 AM
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Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed more than 200 people in the west of the country. Monday's quake was the strongest to hit Colombia this century, and the search for survivors under the rubble is
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Tuesday, august 11, 2026
Trump says he faced ‘greater risk’ on swapped plane amid flight change controversy
• 6:29 PM
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed a US media report that he secretly switched planes while flying out of Turkey last month due to a security risk. While some journalists left on the original Air Force One flight expressed anger at having unwitt
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Woman rescued from rubble two days after Colombia's deadly quake
• 6:23 PM
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Two days after Colombia was struck by the country's strongest earthquake in a century, a 32-year-old woman was on Tuesday pulled alive from the wreckage of a collapsed building. Exhausted rescuers continue to search collapsed buildings across western Col
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Russia frees ailing ex-US marine after four years in prison on disputed charges
• 5:02 PM
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A former US military veteran who was imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges and under abusive conditions was released on Tuesday. A group advocating for him said he was gravely ill and at risk of dying.
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Death toll from Colombia earthquake continues to rise
• 2:30 PM
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The death toll from a devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia jumped to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday (August 11) as emergency workers dug through the wreckage for survivors. FRANCE 24's Maria Clara Calle Ag
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Donald Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule
• 10:11 AM
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday (August 11) calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations, which he said would give U.S. children. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle gives us his ana
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Tupac Shakur murder trial begins 30 years after rapper's death
• 9:27 AM
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The trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur started this week with jury selection, almost 30 years after the rap legend was gunned down near the Las Vegas Strip. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet tells us more.
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Donald Trump signs order reducing recommended childhood vaccines
• 9:05 AM
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday (August 10) calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations.
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Trump secretly swapped planes in Turkey over Iran threat, report says
• 8:11 AM
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US President Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, an extraordinary move prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported Monday.
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Colombia rescuers race against the clock as quake death toll tops 220
• 7:04 AM
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Rescuers in western Colombia worked through the night and into Tuesday searching for survivors beneath the wreckage after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing region on Monday. At least 224 people have been
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Colombia rescue efforts press on after deadly earthquake
• 6:56 AM
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Rescue efforts across western Colombia carried into a second day on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through collapsed buildings and flattened homes, amid expectations that the death toll from the country's most powerful earthquake in decades could rise.
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Trump warns FIFA would make 'terrible mistake' by replacing Infantino
• 5:30 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Monday defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning football's governing body would be making a "terrible mistake" by replacing him.
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Colombia rescuers race against the clock to search for earthquake survivors
• 12:30 AM
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Colombian volunteers and rescuers cleared rubble with their bare hands and buckets to search for survivors early Tuesday (August 11) after the country's strongest earthquake in a decade killed at least 132 people and smashed dozens of buildings.
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Trump boarded secret flight via catering truck due to Iran threat, US media reports
• 12:28 AM
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President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month in an operation that involved him being moved between aircraft in a catering truck, an extraordinary deception prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post r
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Monday, august 10, 2026
Trump pushes rethink of school vaccine mandates and MMR shots
• 10:15 PM
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for a rethink of school vaccine mandates and the separation of the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot into three vaccines, despite scientific evidence supporting its safety
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US: 30 years after Tupac’s murder, trial finally begins
• 2:21 PM
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🎤 Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas, the case is finally going to trial. The rapper’s death became a defining moment in the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry of the 1990s, which involved some of the biggest names in rap.
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