At least 132 killed in Colombia’s largest earthquake in years
The magnitude 7.4 quake had its epicentre in Chocó province, near the Pacific Coast, but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
Young girl finds whale stranded on Australian beach
The humpback whale later successfully freed itself after the tide rose in Queensland, Australia.
Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care
Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.
Nvidia gets $500bn from major investors to develop AI infrastructure
The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
The Trump administration recommends separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits.
Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland – what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia’s only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month’s parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
We are chasing Ebola virus – it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
‘Total incinerated destruction’: Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate over the weekend after a wildfire quickly tore through Canada’s picturesque Okanagan region.
