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August 11, 2026

At least 111 killed as 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Colombia

President Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday confirmed that at least 111 people were killed as a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia.

Quake in Colombia
August 11, 2026

Trump revokes 175,000 foreign nationals’ visas because of birth tourism, crimes

The Trump administration vowed that it would continue to identify, investigate, and revoke the visas of foreign nationals who threaten the safety of Americans.

Trump revokes 175,000 foreign nationals’ visas because of birth tourism, crimes
August 10, 2026

Taiwan simulated military drills, disrupted internet for potential China invasion: Report

The simulation disrupted the internet for about 30 minutes leaving citizens digitally stranded to acquaint them with what to expect if China makes good on its threat.

Taiwanese military in defence drill
August 10, 2026

Actor Ben Jones dies of heart attack at 84

Mr Jones’s wife, Alma Viator, said he passed away on Sunday from a “massive heart attack”.

Ben Jones
August 10, 2026

At least 20 killed as 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Colombia 

A deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake tore through Colombia on Monday, damaging buildings and injuring several people.

Colombia earthquake
August 10, 2026

Thugs target Chinese students in racist assault spree in Glasgow

The suspects allegedly committed eight assaults over a period of four and a half hours on different strangers in the city centre on September 14, 2025.

Glasgow High Court
August 10, 2026

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis goes on trial nearly 30 years after Tupac’s killing

The gang boss, who was arrested in 2023, is facing one count of murder and risks a life sentence if convicted.

Keffe D, Tupac
August 10, 2026

Climate group urges govt to tax oil companies more as El Niño droughts hit harvests, food prices

“The public wants polluters to pay for it. With Big Oil’s earnings skyrocketing while a global food crisis looms, now is the time to act,” said 350.org.

Drought, 350.org
August 10, 2026

Police disperse thousands of cockroach party protesters with water cannons

Police said they dispersed the protesters with water cannons on Monday as they marched to the state parliament.

Protesting Indians