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Colombia earthquake death toll surges to 224 as search for survivors continues

Dawn

Colombia earthquake death toll surges to 224 as search for survivors continues

The death toll from a devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia jumped to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through the wreckage for survivors. Rescue efforts carried into a…

Dawn

Mexican crews expected to arrive for wildfire fight in western Canada after 20,000 flee

Mexican crews expected to arrive for wildfire fight in western Canada after 20,000 flee

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have opened a criminal investigation into the cause of the fire, which broke out on Friday.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Raffy Tulfo seeks Senate inquiry over risks of proposed Pax Silica hub

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Raffy Tulfo seeks Senate inquiry over risks of proposed Pax Silica hub

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Raffy Tulfo, chair of the Senate committee on environment, natural resources, and climate change, raised concerns on Tuesday regarding the proposed Pax Silica semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI)…

California’s Big Sur sees evacuation orders as Timber fire grows

The Guardian

California’s Big Sur sees evacuation orders as Timber fire grows

Evacuations include famed tourist destinations as blaze grew to over 1,700 acres by Monday Evacuations have been ordered for areas along California’s famous Big Sur coast as a wildfire burns in the nearby steep, rugged mountains. The…

The Guardian

Europe battles wildfires and braces for another summer heatwave

France 24

Europe battles wildfires and braces for another summer heatwave

As well as drought, Europe has also been battling wildfires this summer. Firefighters this week are struggling to control a rapidly expanding wildfire in southwestern Spain that has forced the evacuation of around 800 people. For more on…

France 24

Spectacular photos: Wehrmacht motorbike from Danube almost 'like new'

The discovery of a motorbike wreck and the remains of two German soldiers is drawing global attention. Low Danube levels in Budapest exposed a WWII bike, now cleaned and remarkably well preserved.

Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

The Punch

Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

Europe faces a massive scramble for protective solar eclipse glasses as Wednesday’s rare total solar eclipse approaches, with many shops running out of sto Read More…

The Punch

New transmission from animals likely caused Congo-Uganda Ebola outbreak, study says

Straits Times

New transmission from animals likely caused Congo-Uganda Ebola outbreak, study says

DAKAR, Aug 11 - The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo concerns a previously unseen variant of the rare Bundibugyo species of the virus, indicating it stemmed from a new transmission from animals to humans rather than…

Straits Times

Where in Italy to find protective glasses for Wednesday's eclipse

Where in Italy to find protective glasses for Wednesday's eclipse

Wednesday marks a rare solar eclipse that will be visible – weather permitting – from Italy. But the protective glasses needed to safely watch the eclipse are selling out fast.

MAP: Where Italy's private beach clubs cost the most – and where you can save money

MAP: Where Italy's private beach clubs cost the most – and where you can save money

A new study reveals that it costs more this year to enjoy a beach day at a private lido – in some places, 16 percent more than last summer – but you can save up to €200 by opting for a more affordable location.

Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of Wednesday's rare total solar eclipse, as pharmacies, opticians and other shops struggle to keep them in stock.

TASS