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World news — August 10, 2026

World publications published on August 10, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

133 publications

  4. WorldMiddle EastWeatherHockey

    Earthquake in Colombia Suspends Copa Sudamericana Matches

    A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia led CONMEBOL to suspend the Copa Sudamericana matches between Independiente Santa Fe vs. River Plate and Deportes Tolima vs. Independiente del Valle. The matches were initially scheduled for August 11 and 12 but have been postponed due to safety concerns and respect for the victims. CONMEBOL expressed solidarity with the Colombian people and will announce new dates in the coming days. The earthquake also affected local football, with DIMAYOR suspending all professional tournament programming for the week.
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    Iran Slams U.S. 'Addiction' to Sanctions

    Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei criticized U.S. Treasury Secretary's boast about 'strangling' Iran through economic sanctions, describing it as a clear indication of America's addiction to sanctions. Baghaei stated that Iran won't be 'strangled' by these measures and warned that U.S. politicians risk squandering their chances for a less humiliating exit from the crisis they created.
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    MSAM Project Removes 5287 Mines and Unexploded Ordnance in Yemen

    The MSAM project, aimed at clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance in Yemen, removed 5287 mines and explosive devices during the first week of August 2026. The removed items included anti-personnel mines, anti-tank mines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The project teams worked in various governorates, including Aden, Al Bayda, Hadramout, Hajjah, Lahj, Marib, and Taiz. Since its inception, the MSAM project has removed a total of 583,513 mines and explosives, with the goal of saving lives and restoring peace to affected areas.
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    Astronaut Captures Stunning Image of Super Typhoon from ISS

    NASA astronaut Anil Menon snapped a breathtaking photo of a super typhoon from the International Space Station (ISS) using an iPhone. The image shows a tightly wound spiral of towering cloud bands wrapped around a clearly defined eye. The storm, believed to be Super Typhoon Dolphin, dominated hundreds of miles of open ocean. Meanwhile, China evacuated over 1 million people from their homes as the typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds.
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    Montenegro's Young Women's Handball Team Wins Silver at World Championship

    The Montenegrin women's cadet handball team reached the final of the World Championship, ultimately winning the silver medal. Coached by Miloš Perović, the team defeated reigning European champions Slovakia and Denmark en route to the final. They faced Spain in the championship match, narrowly missing out on the gold medal. The team's success was celebrated by the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, and other political figures.
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    Fireworks Accident at Castell de l’Olla in Altea Injures 27

    A fireworks accident during the Castell de l’Olla, a famous pyrotechnic show on Spain’s Costa Blanca, left 27 people injured. The incident occurred when a firework shell deviated from its trajectory and fell onto the beach where spectators were watching. 14 people were hospitalized, with 11 transferred to the Burn Unit of the General University Hospital of Alicante. The Brotherhood of Castell de l’Olla regretted the incident and thanked emergency services for their intervention.
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    Russian Woman Escapes Myanmar Labor Slavery

    A 19-year-old Russian woman, identified as Miss Mariia, escaped from a suspected human trafficking syndicate in Myanmar and sought refuge in Thailand. She was found unconscious in a supermarket parking lot with visible injuries. Thai police suspect she was lured to Myanmar with promises of work, but was beaten and possibly sexually assaulted for not meeting work quotas. She managed to escape by swimming across the Saen River into Thailand. Authorities plan to contact the Russian embassy to assist with her return home.
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    Migrant Crisis in Ceuta Ignites European Parliament Debate

    An unprecedented surge of migrants into Ceuta, an autonomous Spanish territory in North Africa, sparked a heated debate in the European Parliament. The incident, which saw thousands of migrants cross into Ceuta from Morocco, has reignited the EU's debate over immigration and tested its new migration pact. The crisis has also led to accusations against Madrid and doubts about Rabat's role, with Commissioner Brunner calling for cooperation but not at the mercy of third countries.
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    African Swine Fever Spreads Across Serbia and Ukraine

    African swine fever (ASF) has claimed over 36,000 pigs in Serbia, with the most critical situation in Srem. The virus is present in 16 out of 17 hunting grounds managed by Vojvodina forests. Strict measures, including movement bans and disinfection protocols, have been implemented to prevent further spread. In Ukraine, ASF continues to spread, with outbreaks reported in various regions, leading to quarantine impositions and veterinary interventions.
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