A strong earthquake measuring 7.4 hit western Colombia on Monday, also shaking nearby Ecuador. People left their homes and buildings, but no damage or injuries were immediately reported.
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The earthquake happened in western Colombia near San Jose Del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Bogota.
Both the United States Geological Survey and Colombia’s geological agency recorded the quake as magnitude 7.4.
The earthquake was relatively deep underground.
The shaking was felt in neighboring Ecuador and even Panama City, Panama.
People evacuated homes and office buildings as a safety measure.
No immediate reports came out about damages or injuries.
This earthquake follows deadly 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes in Venezuela in June that killed over 5,000 people and destroyed many buildings.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck western Colombia near the border with Ecuador, causing people to evacuate their homes and buildings. The quake’s center was near San Jose Del Palmar, about 400 kilometers west of Bogotá, and officials have not yet reported any damage or injuries.
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The earthquake happened in western Colombia and affected nearby Ecuador.
It registered a magnitude of 7.4 according to both US and Colombian geological agencies.
The epicenter was near San Jose Del Palmar, around 400 kilometers west of Bogotá.
The earthquake was relatively deep underground.
People evacuated buildings as a safety measure after the shaking.
No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been confirmed by authorities.
This earthquake follows two earlier large quakes in Venezuela in June that caused many deaths and damaged buildings.
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Spain expects large crowds to watch a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, raising concerns about the risk of wildfires due to very dry conditions. Authorities have issued warnings and restrictions to prevent fires and protect public safety during the event.
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Spain is experiencing extreme heat and very low rainfall, creating dry vegetation prone to wildfires.
Around 1.5 million extra car trips are expected as people travel to good viewing spots for the eclipse.
Parking near dry plants and using barbecues or fireworks is banned to avoid fire risk.
Spain’s hottest and driest July on record has contributed to the fire danger.
The eclipse will be seen in a 200 km wide band across Spain, attracting many tourists, including about 460,000 from other countries.
Some natural parks in the Valencia region are closed and walking on rural paths banned as a precaution.
Unsafe eclipse glasses were removed from stores; people are advised to wear protective glasses to avoid eye damage.
NASA set up telescopes in a restored village in Spain to livestream the eclipse to millions worldwide.
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President Donald Trump says that talks with Iran are happening while Oman continues discussions about the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipping. New details have come out about these ongoing conversations between Iran and Oman.
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President Donald Trump states negotiations with Iran are ongoing.
Oman is conducting talks with Iran about the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for global oil transport.
Details about the Oman-Iran discussions have recently emerged.
CBS News is reporting updates on these events.
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A woman was bitten on the arm by an alligator while swimming in the Silver River in Florida. She was rescued by bystanders and taken to the hospital, and the alligator was later captured and removed by wildlife officials.
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The attack occurred on Saturday in the Silver River, Marion County, Florida.
The woman was swimming when the alligator bit her arm.
Good Samaritans helped pull her out of the water.
She was taken to a hospital; her condition was not reported.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to the incident.
The alligator was about 9 feet 8 inches long and was removed by trappers.
The Silver River has now reopened to the public.
The incident took place just south of Gainesville, Florida.
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Russian forces in Syria will give up control of two important military bases on the Mediterranean coast. These bases will become joint training centers run by both Russia and Syria after an agreement that took 18 months to complete.
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Russia has controlled two key military bases in Syria along the Mediterranean coast.
After talks lasting a year and a half, Russia will transfer control of these bases to Syria.
The bases will be used as training centers shared by Russian and Syrian forces.
This arrangement is the result of a new agreement between Russia and Syria.
The change signals a shift in military presence and cooperation in the region.
The agreement was announced on October 8, 2026.
The bases are strategically important for operations in the Mediterranean area.
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Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest storm to hit China this year, struck eastern China with winds reaching 150 km/h and heavy rain causing floods. Over one million people were evacuated, and transportation including flights were disrupted as the storm moved inland and weakened.
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Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, China, late Sunday.
The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to eastern China, including Shanghai.
More than one million people were evacuated across several provinces.
Around 40% of flights in Shanghai were canceled on Monday due to the typhoon.
Authorities opened over 1,000 emergency shelters and moved offshore workers to safety.
The storm caused flooding risks in major rivers and warnings of landslides in mountainous areas.
Transport disruptions included cancellation of about 1,400 flights and suspension of coastal ferry routes.
The storm was forecast to weaken further while moving slowly inland, prolonging rainfall and flood risk.
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A Ukrainian drone strike hit an oil-refining city in Russia’s Tatarstan region, killing at least 12 people. This attack is one of the deadliest by Ukraine since the war started more than four years ago and is affecting Russia’s economy.
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The strike targeted a city in the central Russian region of Tatarstan.
At least 12 people died in the attack.
The attack was carried out using Ukrainian drones.
This is one of the deadliest attacks by Ukraine since the war began.
The strike has a negative impact on Russia’s economy.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has lasted over four years.
The information comes from correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze for France24.
The article highlights ongoing tension and violence related to the Ukraine war.
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More than 40 large wildfires are burning across the western United States and over 100 are active in western Canada due to severe drought and windy conditions. These fires have forced thousands of people to evacuate, destroyed many homes, and caused fatalities among firefighting crews.
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Over 40 major wildfires are burning in the western U.S., including the Bug Fire near Reno, Nevada, which has burned 15,000 acres.
Thousands of residents near the Bug Fire had to leave their homes for safety.
Two pilots died when their helicopter crashed while fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah, which has spread over 100,000 acres.
In British Columbia, Canada, the Bald Range Fire nearly doubled in size overnight, forcing more than 20,000 people to evacuate.
British Columbia declared a state of emergency as more than 100 wildfires raged across the province amid drought and strong winds.
Emergency teams used 18 aircraft to rescue over 50 people trapped by fires in British Columbia.
Near Spokane, Washington, wildfires destroyed almost 1,000 buildings and led to evacuations, some of which have been partially lifted.
Officials are still working to ensure it is safe before allowing people back into the hardest-hit areas.
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Firefighters are working to control several wildfires in the western United States and Canada. These fires are spreading across large areas and require significant efforts to contain.
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Wildfires are occurring in both the western U.S. and Canada.
Firefighters are actively battling multiple fires at once.
The fires are affecting large regions.
Efforts to control the fires are ongoing.
Wildfires can threaten homes, wildlife, and air quality.
The situation is being covered by CBS News.
Viewers can watch updates on the CBS News app or website.
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Sudan’s army and its allies have recently won several battles against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Darfur region, especially near Bir Saliba, which is close to the RSF’s last major base in West Darfur. The government forces have been cutting off RSF supply routes and are preparing for a major fight for control of the regional capital, el-Geneina.
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The Sudanese army repelled two RSF attacks in early August near Bir Saliba, about 30 km north of el-Geneina.
Bir Saliba is strategically important because it connects el-Geneina to other parts of West Darfur.
RSF commander Major General Mahdi Adam, known as “Jebel Moon,” may have been killed, creating a leadership gap for RSF.
Former rebel groups now allied with the government helped stop an RSF attempt to surround Bir Saliba.
The Joint Force destroyed over 38 RSF combat vehicles and captured 27 others.
Air strikes targeted RSF supply convoys near the Chad border, isolating RSF forces.
The RSF is reportedly retreating from key positions in West Darfur.
In another Sudan region (North Kordofan), the RSF has started using drones to maintain supply lines.
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A power cable project between Ireland and the U.K. was changed after fans of the "Harry Potter" books raised concerns about disturbing a memorial to the character Dobby at a Welsh beach. The company building the cable moved the route to avoid the memorial and protect the site.
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The project connects Ireland and the U.K. with a high-voltage electricity cable.
Part of the cable was originally planned to go through Freshwater West beach in Wales.
Fans complained that the cable would disturb a memorial for Dobby, a character from "Harry Potter."
The CEO of Etchea Energy did not initially know about the memorial during an interview.
After many complaints, the company changed the cable route to avoid the memorial.
The new cable path goes near ancient Bronze Age remains instead of the memorial site.
In 2022, the agency managing the beach asked fans to stop leaving items to protect local wildlife.
The company said this shows the need to be flexible in planning big projects.
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The crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht did not hear a radio call from a small boat that needed help off Alaska’s coast. Another nearby cruise ship helped the stranded boat before Zuckerberg’s crew realized there was a request for assistance.
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A small skiff ran out of fuel off the coast of southeast Alaska last week.
The skiff sent a call for help through the U.S. Coast Guard.
A nearby cruise ship, Wilderness Legacy, helped tow and refuel the skiff.
Zuckerberg’s yacht, named Launchpad, was closer but did not hear the call.
Zuckerberg and his family were not on the yacht during the incident.
Zuckerberg’s yacht crew later saw the Coast Guard message on another radio channel, but help was already underway.
Some social media posts claimed Zuckerberg’s yacht refused to respond, but Meta’s spokesperson clarified the crew did not hear the call.
All involved parties were safe after the incident.
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Nigel Farage said an attack at his London home last year is connected to the recent murder of Ann Widdecombe. Police have reopened the investigation into the attack after finding a new lead, and they are also reviewing how the original inquiry was handled.
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In April 2025, a lit incendiary device (a small fire-starting object) was pushed through Nigel Farage’s letterbox in London.
Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Devon last month.
Joshua Kerry was charged with Widdecombe’s murder and was also arrested on suspicion of terrorism-related acts.
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London has reopened the investigation into the attack at Farage’s home due to a new lead.
CTP London referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for its handling of the first investigation.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now investigating the conduct of a CTP staff member related to the original inquiry.
Police say there is a direct connection between the attack on Farage’s home and Ann Widdecombe’s murder, but details have not been released.
No arrests were made in the initial investigation of the attack on Farage’s home, and the case was closed before reopening.
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Malian soldiers fought off an attack by a jihadist group on a military base in the town of San. The army said it killed about 40 militants and still controls the base, though it briefly had to retreat during the fighting.
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The attack happened early Sunday morning and lasted about two hours.
JNIM, a group linked to al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility and said it took control of the base temporarily.
The army said it suffered casualties but repelled the attack and retained the base.
Around 10 soldiers were reported killed in the fighting.
Militants attacked using motorcycles, some disguised in army uniforms, and used drones, heavy weapons, and armored vehicles.
Some militants fled into nearby houses and forests after the clash.
Mali has faced ongoing jihadist insurgencies since 2012, with the militants expanding operations beyond the north.
The government rejects French military support and has instead sought assistance from Russia.
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Europe is facing another heatwave with temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s Celsius in countries like Britain and France. This comes after a summer of record heat, severe drought, wildfires, and dangerously low river levels affecting water supplies and transport.
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A new heatwave is spreading across Europe, including Britain, France, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary.
The United Kingdom is experiencing its fifth hot spell this summer, with half of England and all of Wales under drought conditions and hosepipe bans affecting 23 million people.
France expects temperatures up to 35°C, with heat covering most of the country by midweek.
Thousands of excess deaths have occurred during earlier heatwaves this year in France and the UK.
Greece has battled multiple wildfires near Athens, with over 10,000 hectares of forest burned.
Historic wildfires and drought have also affected France and Spain this summer.
Rivers such as the Rhine in Germany and the Vistula in Poland are at record low water levels, hurting transport and increasing costs.
Climate change is making European summers hotter and worsening drought and fire risks.
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A man suspected of leading a rebel faction in Colombia was killed in a military operation ordered by the country’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella. The operation is part of a wider effort to target illegal armed groups involved in drug trafficking and violence.
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Hernando Forero Mosquera, also known as "El ruso," led a dissident group from the former rebel group Farc.
The Farc signed a peace deal in 2016, but some members refused the deal and continued illegal activities.
President de la Espriella was sworn in recently and vowed to use force, including air strikes, against armed groups.
His approach contrasts with the previous president, Gustavo Petro, who preferred negotiation and peace talks.
After de la Espriella took office, two explosive attacks occurred, injuring security personnel and killing a police officer.
The military killed Forero and five other suspected armed group members in operations in Meta and Antioquia provinces.
President Trump supports de la Espriella and the US plans to provide $1 billion in security aid to Colombia.
Colombia joined the US-led "Shield of the Americas," a group to fight drug trafficking and crime in the region.
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Count Binface is a comic candidate in a UK special election who wears a garbage bin on his head. He is running against Nigel Farage in Clacton-on-Sea with humorous and unusual policies, standing out in a race boycotted by major UK parties.
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Count Binface has been a joke candidate in British politics for nearly ten years.
He wears a garbage bin on his head and calls himself an “intergalactic space warrior.”
The Clacton-on-Sea by-election has 34 candidates, including Binface and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Major UK political parties are boycotting this special election.
Binface’s proposals mix silly ideas like fairer arcade games and a referendum on Pluto’s planet status.
Other policies include taxing celebrity crime novels, fixing potholes with political manifestos, and moving a hand dryer at a pub.
He promises to build affordable houses and improve Wi-Fi on trains.
Binface has a long list of imaginative ideas, often mixing humor with social and political topics.
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Taiwan is conducting its biggest yearly military drills, practicing how to respond if China tries to invade. The exercises last 10 days and include training for chemical attacks, live gunfire, and new methods inspired by the U.S. military.
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Taiwan’s military drills are the largest they have done so far.
The drills simulate a 10-day response to a possible attack from China.
Training includes responding to chemical attacks.
Live-fire exercises are part of the drills.
New tactics based on the U.S. military are being used.
The drills show Taiwan’s efforts to be ready for possible conflict.
China is seen as a potential military threat to Taiwan.
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Florida is starting a new project called the “coastal corridor” to protect its marine animals and habitats. This project will link many ocean areas like reefs, oyster beds, and seagrass to help wildlife survive and support local jobs and fishing.
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Florida’s marine life faces many problems from climate change, such as disappearing manatees and damaged coral reefs.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida created the coastal corridor project.
The coastal corridor connects different habitats like artificial reefs, oyster beds, seagrass, and mangroves along Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
The project is inspired by a large land-based wildlife corridor that started in 2021 to help rare animals like panthers and bears.
Recreational fishing in Florida makes $14 billion a year and supports about 120,000 jobs.
Artificial reefs contribute another $3.1 billion to the economy and support 39,000 jobs.
More than 2 million people from outside Florida visit yearly to fish and enjoy coastal activities, benefiting local businesses.
The project unites government, scientists, local groups, and communities to protect and restore coastal habitats.
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