A magnitude 7.4 earthquake devastated western Colombia, killing at least 132 people and damaging or destroying about 1,600 buildings. Rescue crews, soldiers and residents are searching for survivors as thousands are reported missing.
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Trump demanded compensation from Iran after Tehran conditioned reopening the Strait of Hormuz on war reparations and sanctions relief. The dispute comes as Iran-Oman talks continue and oil markets react to uncertainty over the blocked waterway.
Turkey’s parliament approved a conditional pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants, but it will take effect only after authorities verify the group has fully disarmed. The measure excludes Abdullah Ocalan and some senior figures, and the PKK says it falls short of broader demands.
Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey after officials learned of a credible Iran-linked threat, leaving reporters and some staff aboard a decoy Air Force One. The White House said it uses every tool available to address threats against the president.
Trump Media reported a $238 million second-quarter loss as cryptocurrency holdings weighed on results. The company says it will refocus on social media while rolling out a paid service giving traders faster access to Truth Social posts.
North Carolina Republicans selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on the ballot after he ended his re-election bid following a House ethics investigation. Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager in a western North Carolina district both parties are expected to contest.
Manuel Hernandez was charged in federal court after a speedboat capsized near the Statue of Liberty, killing Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter. Prosecutors allege the vessel was overcrowded, unregistered and lacked required safety equipment and credentials.
Jackie, the well-known Big Bear bald eagle followed by livestream viewers around the world, died after more than three weeks of intensive care at Ojai Raptor Center. The center said her condition worsened despite a blood transfusion, oxygen therapy and round-the-clock monitoring.