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Monday, 10 August 2026 Daily Edition

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Monday, 10 August 2026

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The Takeaway

Emma D'Arcy's character Rhaenyra Targaryen took a dramatic turn in the final moments of House of the Dragon Season 3, embracing tyranny and sacrificing her humanity. Meanwhile, in Western Europe, a record-breaking heat wave swept through the region, with temperatures averaging 21.62°C in June and July. This extreme heat was reported by the European climate agency Copernicus, surpassing the previous record set in 2022.

In the tech and business world, the Korean economy showed signs of growth, driven by the semiconductor industry, according to the Korea Development Institute. Additionally, a community of collectors, including software engineer Josh Dersch, is growing, with a passion for preserving vintage computers and devices. The Swiss Franc declined as the US Dollar gained ground amid rising uncertainty, and Chinese researchers released a powerful DNA-screening AI tool to help fight rare diseases.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

Mark Zuckerberg proposes a positive AI philosophy centered on individual empowerment, predicts personal superintelligence could increase employment, and more (Mark Zuckerberg/Meta)

We are fortunate to live at an incredible moment in history. In the next few years, people will be able to use superintelligence …

·meta.com·11 outlets

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, envisions a bright future shaped by superintelligence. He believes this powerful technology will enable individuals to use their creativity and intellect to invent new solutions, advance health and quality of life, and enhance their personal and professional endeavors. Zuckerberg proposes a philosophy centered on individual empowerment, suggesting that superintelligence should be accessible to everyone and directed towards their unique aspirations.

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Tech

Tech

Earthquake today: Major quake of magnitude 7.4 hits Colombia, prompting people to evacuate homes

A morning earthquake shook Colombian capital Bogota on Monday, with the tremor being felt as far away as the border with Venezuela, according to Reuters.

·livemint.com·12 outlets

An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Colombia in the early hours of the day, causing tremors to be felt as far away as neighboring Venezuela and Ecuador, including the capital city of Bogotá. The epicenter of the quake was located in San José del Palmar, a region approximately 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Colombia's capital.

Governor Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi expressed concern over potential aftershocks and reported injuries and substantial building damage in the capital city, Quibdó. A damage assessment has been initiated and an official report is expected to be released shortly.

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Business

Business

US judge dismisses criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam 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. Before approving a rare request by federal prosecutors to drop the case, US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis asked why they wanted to do so. Mr Garaufis also asked Mr Adani whether anything had been promised in exchange…

·thenationalnews.com·5 outlets

On July 4, US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, following the Justice Department's decision to abandon the fraud and bribery case. US federal prosecutors had alleged that Adani and seven others, including his nephew Sagar Adani, had offered bribes exceeding $250 million to Indian officials to secure solar energy contracts generating $2 billion in profits over 20 years.

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HD Hyundai Wins US Data Center Power Deal

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has secured an order for a large-scale power generation facility of 1,000 megawatts (MW) to supply power to a data center of a US big tech company. The contract, valued at 956 billion won ($735.38 million), is the largest ever power generation engine supply agreement sign

·businesskorea.co.kr·3 outlets

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Asia stocks edge higher, oil up amid Gulf confusion

·channelnewsasia.com·7 outlets

Asian stock markets followed Wall Street's upward trend on Monday, Aug 10, as a weaker-than-expected US jobs report reduced the likelihood of an imminent increase in interest rates. However, oil prices rose due to a lack of advancement in Gulf peace negotiations. Iran reported that a deal with Oman to establish new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz was nearing completion, but stressed that the waterway would reopen only after the United States meets additional criteria.

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World

World

Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region

BERLIN (AP) — The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July…

·apnews.com·18 outlets

In August 2026, Western Europe experienced record-breaking heat waves, as reported by the European climate agency Copernicus. The June-July period saw an average temperature of 21.62°C (70.92 F), surpassing the previous record set in 2022 by a significant margin. This extreme heat contributed to widespread wildfires, prolonged droughts, and potentially thousands of heat-related deaths across the region.

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Science

Science

Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Hits Colombia, Latest on the Ring of Fire

Western Colombia was struck by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake this morning at 7:34 a.m. local time.

·eos.org·10 outlets

Early this morning, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Western Colombia near the city of San Jose Del Palmar in the Chocó region, approximately 173 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota. The earthquake occurred at an intermediate depth of about 68 miles and was caused by a strike-slip faulting of the Nazca plate beneath the South American plate. Following the initial quake, at least two aftershocks were recorded, with magnitudes of 4.8 and 3.8 respectively.

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H3 Rocket No. 9 Successfully Launches Japan GPS Satellite

Japan's H3 Rocket No. 9 successfully placed the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite into its planned orbit after lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture at 4:23 a.m. on August 11, marking the country's second consecutive successful H3 launch. (News On Japan)

·newsonjapan.com·4 outlets

July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country

Scientists have made clear that the elevated heat in the US was being amplified by the human-caused climate crisis July was the hottest month ever recorded in the US, with repeated, scorching heatwaves across much of the country helping shatter all previous monthly temperature records stretching back over the full 132 years of reliable…

·theguardian.com·2 outlets

China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after launch, satellite lost

China has suffered a rare failure of one of its newer-generation Long March rockets, losing a communications satellite after the launcher exploded shortly after take-off on Monday night. Around 8pm Beijing time, the unmanned 60-metre (197-foot) Long March 7A blasted off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the southern island of Hainan…

·scmp.com·2 outlets

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Ebola in DR Congo: Childhood deaths rise; hopes raised over new vaccine

More than 300 children have died in the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN said on Friday, as health experts urged trials of the only vaccine against the disease to halt further spread of the rare Bundibugyo species. Children and women continue to bear a disproportionate share of […] The post Ebola in DR Congo: Childhood deaths rise; hopes raised over new…

·kbc.co.ke·10 outlets

Over 300 children have lost their lives to the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to the UN, as health experts advocate for trials of the sole available vaccine to curb the spread of the rare Bundibugyo species. The majority of victims and those affected are children and women, with nearly 80% of the population displaced by conflict in the Ituri province, the most impacted region.

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Trump executive order would split up MMR vaccine

The Trump administration is working on an executive order that calls for fewer childhood vaccinations, splitting the childhood MMR vaccine into three shots and delivering vaccines at separate medical visits, according to language obtained by Axios. Trump will sign the EO this afternoon, White House press secretary Karoline Levitt tweeted.

·axios.com·10 outlets

Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes elective surgery to treat hernia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has successfully undergone elective laparoscopic surgery to treat a para-umbilical hernia, his medical team said on Monday. “He is currently undergoing physiotherapy treatment and is under the supervision of a team of medical experts to ensure that the recovery process is going well”, the head of…

·dawn.com·6 outlets

Culture

Culture

Colombia in state of emergency as quake kills 111

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake damaged over 1,500 buildings, leaving an unknown number of people buried under rubble.

·freemalaysiatoday.com·6 outlets

Colombia declared a state of emergency on Monday following a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck several cities in the coffee-producing region and along the Pacific coast. At least 111 people lost their lives and over 1,500 buildings were damaged, with the exact number of people buried under rubble remaining unknown.

Dentist Julian Pena described the powerful shaking that occurred just after 7:30am, as terrified residents raced into the streets. Authorities launched a massive rescue operation, putting hospitals on red alert and urging people to aid in the effort. The toll was expected to rise as rescuers continued searching for survivors among the collapsed structures.

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Europe braces for another summer heatwave

Much of Europe is bracing for yet another heatwave following periods of scorching temperatures that have driven rivers to record lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of deaths. Parts of Britain and France on Monday were already under extreme heat warnings with forecasts of temperatures around the mid-30s…

·dawn.com·4 outlets

Afghanistan secure place in the 2027 ODI World Cup

Afghanistan sealed their place in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup with a convincing 92-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI of their five-match series in Bready. The win confirmed Afghanistan’s direct qualification for the 2027 tournament, allowing them to play the remainder of the Ireland series without the pressure of securing their…

·gulfnews.com·4 outlets

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