The Colombian government has declared three days of mourning in memory of the 216 victims of a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 that struck the west of the country, causing thousands of injuries and reducing many neighborhoods to ruins. (translated)
A ferry capsized in Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, causing the death of at least 44 people and leaving an unspecified number of missing, while rescue efforts, delayed by bad weather, managed to save 77 passengers. (translated)
In a moment of crisis, the news from Rádio Observador reports that one Portuguese person has died and two are missing after a storm hit a vessel off the coast of Croatia, while the shortage of glasses to observe the solar eclipse is causing great demand in pharmacies in Lisbon and across the country. (translated)
Etna continues to show strong explosive activity, with the emission of high ash plumes from the Voragine crater, causing the suspension of flights at Catania airport. (translated)
Satellite imagery from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 shows that the ash cloud coming from Etna has reached Malta, causing the cancellation of some flights, while the volcano continues to show signs of eruptive activity. (translated)
The Lorenzo Milani Foundation has sued the Municipality of Vagli di Sotto to maintain a plaque containing an anti-Communist quote, considered false and unacceptable by the former students of the prior, since there are no documents validating its authenticity and it is incompatible with his thoughts. (translated)
In Italy, a weather alert is in place for heavy thunderstorms, which will occur on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, especially in the hills and some flat areas, due to the persistence of the subtropical anticyclone that generates days of intense heat and sunshine. (translated)
President Donald Trump was secretly taken down from Air Force One during a flight from Turkey to England in July 2026 due to a credible threat of an Iranian attack, raising questions about why only he was evacuated while the politicians and journalists on board were not informed of the danger. (translated)
At Catania airport, incoming and outgoing flights are suspended until 6 PM on Wednesday due to the eruption of Etna, which has complicated airport operations with delays, cancellations, and inconvenience for passengers. (translated)
Donald Trump announced a reduction in the recommended vaccines for children, eliminating the combined vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella, and associating vaccination with autism, which generated concerns and criticisms from public health experts who claim that his statements are unfounded and could cause confusion and an increased risk of diseases. (translated)
A tanker from the Russian shadow fleet, the Caroline Bezengi, caught fire off the coast of Oman, causing a significant oil spill that extends over approximately 390 square kilometers, with the risk of serious environmental impact. (translated)
The Po has reached historically low levels, with the boat grazing the bottom and numerous municipalities forced to deal with the water crisis, due to unsustainable agricultural practices and increasing water demand. (translated)
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, causing the partial collapse of a house in Pereira as the Castellanos family managed to escape just moments before the devastation. (translated)
Mercedes López Romero, former Spanish deputy, issues a warning to citizens not to look at the solar eclipse, sharing her personal experience of 90% blindness caused by careless observation of the phenomenon as a child, emphasizing the risks of permanent damage to eyesight, especially for children. (translated)
Waiting for the solar eclipse on August 12, Spain attracts about 460,000 tourists, leading to a boom in purchases of certified protective glasses and safety measures due to the risk of wildfires and high temperatures. (translated)
The eruptive activity of Etna has led to the closure of Catania airport for the sixth consecutive day, causing enormous inconvenience to over 100,000 stranded travelers, while local authorities are urging investments to strengthen Sicilian airports and ensure better operational procedures during emergencies. (translated)
The Catania airport remains closed for the sixth consecutive day due to the eruption of Mount Etna, causing inconvenience to over 100,000 passengers and taxi fares reaching up to 800 euros to reach the city. (translated)
The article explains why airplanes cannot fly in volcanic ash, highlighting the serious risks to the engines and citing previous incidents in which aircraft, such as the Boeing 747, suffered severe malfunctions due to volcanic dust. (translated)
Catania airport is currently paralyzed due to the eruption of Mount Etna, with over 100,000 travelers stranded amid cancellations and difficulties in finding alternative transportation, sparking protests and calls for improvements in the airport system from authorities and tourism associations. (translated)
The number of deaths caused by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia has risen to 254, while rescue operations continue in the devastated regions, especially in Cali and Pereira, with the president promising economic support to the displaced families. (translated)
