A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on the morning of August 10, causing destruction, injuries, and fatalities in various cities, including Bogotá and Cali.
The Trump administration announces a ban on federal funds for gender-affirming treatments for minors under Medicaid and CHIP, although states may still provide coverage.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns are set to announce a significant bailout for the Tomago aluminium smelter, potentially costing $2.5 billion.
Five years after the Taliban's return, Afghanistan is the only country in the world prohibiting girls and women from attending secondary and higher education.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has halted the issuance of firearms licences amid national mourning for a school shooting that left nine dead.