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Death toll rises after Colombia struck by 7.4 earthquake

At least 77 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, leaving people trapped in the rubble of fallen buildings. According to the U.S. Geological...

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as new US Attorney General

United States President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as attorney general –...

Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic,...

WestJet workers on strike, flights grounded

Flight attendants at Canada’s second-largest airline WestJet have gone on strike during one of the busiest summer holiday...

Oprah Winfrey to close school in South Africa

United States talk-show host Oprah Winfrey says the school for girls that she launched in South Africa nearly...

Kane stars as England rally to beat DR Congo

ATLANTA - Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to see England through to the World Cup round of ‌16 as they...

Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response

"Silencio" the rescuers scream turning towards the road with their fists up in the air, motioning to everyone to remain silent. The vehicles on the...

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France

Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, local authorities said. The pilot and...

Trump threatens 100 per cent tariff over tech tax

United States president Donald Trump has vowed to impose a 100 per cent import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital services...

Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez 

 Venezuela's strongest earthquake in over a century is the biggest challenge to Delcy Rodriguez's early leadership but could also allow the interim president to stamp...

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

The price of oil has fallen to levels not seen since before the Iran war as traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping...