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• Pensioners and retirees demand priority inclusion in the dialogue for the transition
  The Human Rights Committee for the Defense of Pensioners, Retirees, and Elderly People delivered a letter this Monday to Deputy Dinorah Figuera, president of the National Assembly elected in 2015 and …
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-08-10T21:29:48Z
• Why AI Adoption in Materials R&D Depends More on People Than Technology
  Walk into almost any industrial materials lab today, and you will find capable AI tools sitting idle. The organization has licensed a simulation platform or invested in computational chemistry, yet th…
  EE Times tech 2026-08-10T21:21:39Z
• Money Talks | A 296 Speciale at Ferrari Chile House
  We went to the Ferrari House, where its general manager, Matías Cáceres, introduced us to the 296 Speciale model, which is the only one in Chile. It is a version with more power and less weight than…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T21:20:06Z
• Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
  US President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, was sworn in on Monday as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice De…
  SCMP asia 2026-08-10T21:18:42Z
• Colombia Quake Chases Teenage Venezuelan Brothers From Their New Home
  A pair of brothers who lost their mother and other family members in Venezuela and were profiled by The New York Times have now survived deadly quakes in two countries.
  NYT us 2026-08-10T21:17:28Z
• Iranian Supreme Leader appoints Ali Abdulahi as new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces
  The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mojtaba Jamenei, has reshuffled the military and security leadership this Monday, appointing Major General of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Ali Abdollahi, as t…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T21:16:08Z
• Eviction of the San Antonio megatoma will end this week with the formal delivery of the entire land to the owner
  The eviction process of the San Antonio megatoma is expected to conclude this week, detailed the Provincial Presidential Delegation of San Antonio after a new visit to the site located on Cerro Centin…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T21:15:45Z
• Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a cause
  Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-10T21:15:41Z
• Silleteros Parade 2026: meet the winners of the traditional, emblematic, artistic, commercial, monumental, children's, and junior categories
  One of the most important festivals at the national level was held in its 69th edition; the traditional event took place on August 9.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-10T21:15:12Z
• Trump says U. S. has mine-swept 'entire' Strait of Hormuz, claims strait is open
  WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) --U. S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-10T21:14:31Z
• The Chilean ritual rock band Kinmakirú releases a video together with a prominent Colombian group
  Music can be much more than a collection of songs when each release is part of a larger story. Based on this premise, the Chilean group Kinmakirú presents Wake Up, a new single accompanied by a music…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T21:14:24Z
• Turkiye approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK fighters
  Text envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-10T21:14:16Z
• Prosecutor's Office recognizes evidence of self-defense in the case of a teenager accused of the murder of an Egyptian citizen in Coronel
  A 16-year-old minor who would be responsible for the death of an Egyptian citizen, owner of a popular Arabic food restaurant, was formally charged with simple homicide. The victim was attacked with a …
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T21:13:58Z
• Amid Ñuñoa's struggle to prevent schools from being handed over to SLEP, Augusto D’Halmar High School mobilizes for better conditions
  It has been the great education crusade of Mayor Sebastián Sichel: not to hand over the Ñuñoa schools to SLEP La Quebrada, arguing that municipalities with schools that have good results should con…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T21:13:44Z
• Singapore, Thailand attract luxury yachts as Middle East risks rise
  Nikkei asia 2026-08-10T21:13:14Z
• The rights of indigenous Panamanian children are increasingly being violated, according to a report from the Ombudsman's Office.
  Three out of four indigenous girls, boys, and adolescents in Panama face monetary poverty, according to a recent diagnosis presented by the Ombudsman's Office in collaboration with the National Coordi…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T21:09:43Z
• LATAM Airlines plane sends mayday signal in Argentinian airspace
  According to Flightradar, the plane is descending somewhere over Buenos Aires
  TASS russia 2026-08-10T21:09:26Z
• Nearly 30 pine trees intentionally poisoned in Lake Tahoe’s Nevada side
  Incidents of damaged trees at Burnt Cedar beach have been reported since 2022 and seem to be linked, officials say Pine trees near Lake Tahoe are being poisoned in what authorities believe are a serie…
  Guardian uk 2026-08-10T21:08:14Z
• Australia politics live: parliament returns as Labor seeks deals on NDIS, gambling ads and news bargaining reforms
  Labor looks to negotiate with the Coalition to get several pieces of legislation through parliament. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast RBA predicte…
  Guardian uk 2026-08-10T21:07:38Z
• Caupolicán Theater prepares investment in a modern parking and service building
  The management of the iconic Caupolicán Theater, led by the Aravena family, has begun work on its most ambitious infrastructure project in decades. With an approximate investment of US$13 million, th…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T21:06:36Z
• US judge dismisses criminal case against Indian billionaire Adani
  A US judge on Monday dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, after the Justice Department said it had decided to abandon the fraud and bribery case. Brooklyn-based US Distr…
  SCMP asia 2026-08-10T21:04:59Z
• Ukraine to need years to produce Patriots — Financial Times
  According to an editorial by the newspaper, the agreement is not a quick solution to the problem of technology transfer and the creation of a certified supply chain
  TASS russia 2026-08-10T21:04:32Z
• Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan
  US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-10T21:03:53Z
• Central American governments offer support to Colombia after the earthquake
  The governments of Central America and the Caribbean expressed their support for Colombia this Monday after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that left at least 111 dead. The government declared a national…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T21:02:07Z
• US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed
  US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-10T21:02:06Z
• Takeaways From Jason Arday’s Memoir
  The British scholar resigned from Cambridge after the university, which made him its youngest Black professor in 2023, began investigating his academic qualifications.
  NYT us 2026-08-10T21:00:07Z
• Rain, snow, and frosts: the series of fronts that will bring precipitation from north to south in Chile
  A week marked by rainfall, snow, wind, and low temperatures is expected in different areas of Chile. According to the Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC), the events will begin in the north of th…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T21:00:00Z
• Russian attacks wound one man and leave four settlements without power in Zaporizhzhia district
  In Mariivka, Zaporizhzhia region, a man was injured as a result of a Russian drone strike; three settlements in the Zaporizhzhia district lost power completely due to the attacks, and a fourth was par…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-08-10T20:58:00Z
• Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111
  Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.
  NYT us 2026-08-10T20:58:00Z
• Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111
  Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.
  NYT us 2026-08-10T20:58:00Z
• She took office less than a month ago: Who is the first female rector of the largest university in the north of the country?
  Jenniffer Peralta Montecinos assumed the position of the first rector of the University of Tarapacá (UTA), with its main campus in Arica, on July 24, until 2030, marking a historic milestone for the …
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T20:57:28Z
• Journalism and Paywalls
  An increasingly hostile environment for independent reporting in the United States and elsewhere has made our job harder, and more expensive.
  NYT us 2026-08-10T20:56:25Z
• Armed attack at sea leaves two fishermen injured in Honduras
  A violent assault at sea left two fishermen injured and a boat with around 15 gunshot impacts after the boat was intercepted by a group of armed men near Guanaja, Bay Islands. The attack was confirm…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T20:56:23Z
• Netanyahu's Likud party projected to win upcoming parliamentary election — poll
  According to Next Data's research, the party could receive 33 seats out of 120 if elections took place around this time
  TASS russia 2026-08-10T20:56:14Z
• Russia: Top court bans opposition anti-war party from vote
  Yabloko, Russia's only anti-war party, has been barred from September's parliamentary elections. The motion to bar Yabloko was filed by the nationalist pro-Kremlin party Rodina.
  DW europe 2026-08-10T20:56:00Z
• Cabello calls "miserable" those who compare the Venezuelan and Colombian governments in the face of earthquakes
  Cabello once again defended the interim government's management in the face of the double earthquake on June 24. Photo: Red X The Secretary General of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), D…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-08-10T20:55:55Z
• Europe battles the flames: Wildfire contained near Athens and evacuations in Spain
  Much of Europe is bracing for yet another scorching heatwave following periods of record drought that have driven rivers to historic lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of…
  Euronews europe 2026-08-10T20:55:32Z
• Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’
  President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-10T20:55:21Z
• The Guatemalan government activates a consular emergency number after the earthquake in Colombia
  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minex) of Guatemala activated a consular emergency number following the 7.4 earthquake in Colombia. According to consular information, there are 600 Guatemalans resi…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T20:54:23Z
• Fernández Sagasti presented a bill so that pregnant senators can vote remotely
  The senator from Unión por la Patria (UxP), Anabel Fernández Sagasti, presented a bill this Monday for pregnant senators to be able to session and vote remotely. The Mendoza representative promotes …
  La Nacion latam 2026-08-10T20:53:52Z
• Another federal judge is being tried for alleged workplace abuse of his subordinates
  The judge of the Federal Oral Court of La Pampa, Pablo Díaz Lacava, prosecuted for injuries, threats, workplace abuse, and gender violence, and suspended from his position, sat today in the jury box …
  La Nacion latam 2026-08-10T20:53:18Z
• It caused laughter: a cumbia song plays instead of the national anthem at Kast's event for Miner's Day
  During an official government ceremony led by President José Antonio Kast, a small incident occurred that did not go unnoticed. As the activity was beginning - which aims to recognize the work of t…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T20:53:01Z
• Barranquilla will send 45 rescuers and offers hospital capacity to handle emergency due to earthquake in Colombia
  Mayor Alejandro Char installed a PMU at Puerta de Oro. He also assigned structural engineers to support the affected regions.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-10T20:52:58Z
• Diego Forlán distances himself from Marcelo Bielsa and opens the doors of the Uruguay national team to Luis Suárez
  Diego Forlán took little time to make a difference compared to Marcelo Bielsa's cycle as coach of the Uruguay national team. The former Independiente and Manchester United striker simply took over th…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T20:50:45Z
• Defence lawyer takes aim at psychiatrist’s care before Lindsay Clancy killed her children
  Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer questioned her psychiatrist’s expertise, prescribing decisions and overall treatment as the defence sought on Monday to suggest that the mental healthcare system overlooked…
  SCMP asia 2026-08-10T20:50:33Z
• Cassidy criticizes vaccine order, saying Trump has no 'expertise to make these changes'
  Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) criticized an executive order signed by President Trump Monday that divides the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot into three separate visits. "I'm a doctor. This executi…
  The Hill us 2026-08-10T20:50:00Z
• After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure
  The ex-Olympian accused of damaging the reflecting pool tells NPR the experience has been "Orwellian" and "Kafkaesque." And it's not over yet: His lawyers are fighting to close the case permanently. (…
  NPR us 2026-08-10T20:49:00Z
• July was hottest month on record in contiguous US: NOAA
  July marked the hottest month on record in the contiguous U. S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  Temperatures in the mainland 48 states and Washington, D. C.…
  The Hill us 2026-08-10T20:48:59Z
• Bipartisan House members introduce Graham’s Russia sanctions bill
  A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced on Monday companion legislation to the Russia sanctions bill that passed the Senate earlier this month, a symbolic move but one that signals critical s…
  The Hill us 2026-08-10T20:48:57Z
• They update the death toll from the double earthquake of June 24: it now totals 6,301 victims
  EFE The interim government of Venezuela published its weekly bulletin on Monday, August 10, 2026, which now reports a total of 6,301 deaths resulting from the double earthquake on June 24. The previou…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-08-10T20:48:02Z
• US-brokered Lebanese-Israeli talks to be held in Rome in early September — TV
  A US Department of State official told Al Jazeera that the sides are facing political restrictions and internal pressure
  TASS russia 2026-08-10T20:47:43Z
• Trump demands Iran pay compensation for decades of US soldier deaths
  US president’s statement is latest sign that negotations to end war and reopen strait of Hormuz have stalled Donald Trump has said he will demand that Iran pay compensation for the deaths of thousan…
  Guardian uk 2026-08-10T20:45:52Z
• The chromatic secret of the tiger: why, despite being recognizable to humans, its camouflage is ideal in the jungle
  Although it may be easy for the human eye to see among the vegetation, the orange color of the tiger can serve as effective camouflage for many of its prey. That is the conclusion of a study from the …
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T20:45:28Z
• Japan's CEOs see less direct access to Takaichi than previous PMs
  Nikkei asia 2026-08-10T20:43:14Z
• Kiev's drones are increasingly striking deep into Russia and putting its energy infrastructure under pressure
  MOSCOW.– Ukrainian drones are striking further inside Russia. Ukraine attacked the oil refinery center of Nizhnekamsk, in the Tatarstan region, in central Russia, killing 13 people and injuring 78 o…
  La Nacion latam 2026-08-10T20:42:52Z
• Trump claims Strait of Hormuz completely cleared of mines
  The US president says the strait is open to all ships except those heading to Iranian ports
  TASS russia 2026-08-10T20:41:46Z
• The US respond to Brazil at the WTO and accept a meeting for consultations
  The United States responded on Monday (10) to Brazil's statement to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the additional tariffs imposed by them on Brazilian products. In the response, the Nort…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-08-10T20:40:00Z
• Putin arrives in West Siberia’s Novosibirsk on working visit
  The Russian president's visit focuses on regional issues and the development of science and technology
  TASS russia 2026-08-10T20:37:29Z
• Read here the special edition of EL TIEMPO about the earthquake in Colombia: stories, data, and photos that immortalize the tragedy
  This is a special publication from this Publishing House about the unprecedented tragedy that mourns the country.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-10T20:37:08Z
• Dominican Republic surpasses 4,000 missing persons in the last eight years, one in four is under 11 years old, according to government records
  The face of uncertainty and absence is part of the daily life of hundreds of Dominican families waiting for news of their loved ones. The feeling of not knowing where children, parents, or siblings ar…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T20:36:00Z
• Alvarado responds to former ministers of Boric's criticism of Kast's remarks about Casen: "There are no questions about the figures here"
  In a new government spokesperson, the dual minister of the Interior and the Segegob, Claudio Alvarado, responded to the reproaches from some former ministers of Gabriel Boric towards President José A…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T20:35:03Z
• Jones Act Relief Extended, Iran War Presses On | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 8/10/2026
  President Trump extended a waiver Monday for foreign ships transporting oil around the US as the war in Iran continues to disrupt supply chains. Bloomberg News' Mike McKee & Bloomberg Economics' Chris…
  Bloomberg us 2026-08-10T20:31:58Z
• Live on air! Honduran TikToker tried to win over Emma Coronel and panicked upon learning her identity
  A chance encounter turned into a viral episode for Honduran content creator Davis Flow (also known on social media as David Flow), who experienced a moment of tension and fear after starting a "battle…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T20:31:55Z
• US retains potential for escalation in conflict with Iran — Trump
  The US president did not elaborate on whether he intended to strike the leadership of the Islamic Republic
  TASS russia 2026-08-10T20:30:35Z
• Tolosa Paz reported to the federal Justice the misuse of funds for the roads and asked to investigate the Government
  The national deputy Victoria Tolosa Paz filed a criminal complaint today for alleged embezzlement of public funds and other crimes before the Federal Justice to investigate how the Casa Rosada manages…
  La Nacion latam 2026-08-10T20:29:59Z
• Special Summer Operation of the Heroes Paisanos Program concludes; INM addresses complaints about possible improper acts
  From June 9 until this Sunday, the Special Summer Operation 2026 of the Heroes and Fellow Countrymen Program was launched, which concluded with assistance to 1,466,047 compatriots who visited Mexico t…
  El Universal latam 2026-08-10T20:29:29Z
• Germany to boost police anti-drone unit after airport incident, government says
  Germany and other European countries have repeatedly observed UAVs flying over sensitive sites such as airports, military bases and industrial plants.
  Euronews europe 2026-08-10T20:29:20Z
• TSMC takes rare step of teaming with Sony as Samsung, China rivals loom
  Nikkei asia 2026-08-10T20:28:15Z
• 15 political prisoners from Operation Gedeón have been on a hunger strike for 6 days
  15 political prisoners detained for their alleged connection to the so-called Operation Gedeón began a hunger strike six days ago to demand respect for their fundamental rights and to denounce the fa…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-08-10T20:26:47Z
• Ebola started 3 months earlier than official declaration
  The WHO says that sequencing shows that the fast moving Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started about 3 months before the emergency was officially declared in May. Also, its crunch week for Zambia as voter…
  France 24 europe 2026-08-10T20:26:40Z
• Iran-backed Houthis strike Red Sea port of Mocha, threatening shipping routes
  Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels struck a government-held port on the country’s Red Sea coast late Sunday, escalating fears over threats to strategic shipping routes and a potential return to …
  France 24 europe 2026-08-10T20:26:19Z
• Democratic senators demand Marco Rubio report on human rights in Venezuela
  Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Adam Schiff sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding a report from the State Department on human rights violations that may have been co…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-08-10T20:26:03Z
• Trump and RFK Jr. try again to upend vaccines for kids
  President Trump expected to sign executive order that once again tries to upend the vaccines children receive to protect them against measles, mumps, tetanus, whooping cough and other dangerous diseas…
  NPR us 2026-08-10T20:25:02Z
• Number of people injured in Russian strike on administrative building in Kharkiv region rises to eight
  Eight people were injured as a result of a Russian strike on an administrative building in the village of Kunie in the Kharkiv region; five of them were hospitalized.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-08-10T20:24:00Z
• GOP senators release texts from Fauci’s government cell phone
  Republican Sens. Rand Paul (Ky.) and Ron Johnson (Wisc.) on Monday released text messages Dr. Anthony Fauci sent and received in 2021 regarding the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women. …
  The Hill us 2026-08-10T20:22:57Z
• Germany’s modern miracle: Churches are losing believers but gaining money
  Germany’s modern miracle: Churches are losing believers but gaining money Rising salaries have outweighed the cost of hundreds of thousands leaving the church. . By SONJA RIJNEN Illustration by Arna…
  Politico EU europe 2026-08-10T20:21:46Z
• Russian ambassador slams Canada’s new sanctions as empty posturing
  According to Oleg Stepanov, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office understands "that such actions have no practical significance"
  TASS russia 2026-08-10T20:20:26Z
• Italian Diver Discovers Hundreds of Ancient Amphorae in Sicily
  Hundreds of ancient amphorae were found piled up about 150 feet underwater, suggesting the relics came from a Roman shipwreck from about 2,000 years ago.
  NYT us 2026-08-10T20:19:30Z
• Colombia earthquake update: Death toll rises to 111 as state of emergency declared; 'people don't want to go home'
  Colombia earthquake update: President Abelardo de la Espriella reported 111 deaths, 87 people injured and over 1,000 buildings damaged.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-08-10T20:18:58Z
• Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
  Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-08-10T20:18:48Z