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Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to over 100 A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit. Which country is the new Mecca defense pact targeting? Observers suggest the new alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan won't result in any of the countries fighting for each other. Instead it's about preventing Iran and Israel from regional dominance, they say. How climate change is reshaping Africa's malaria risk Researchers say warming temperatures are altering malaria transmission patterns across Africa, creating new challenges for health systems and disease control. ASEAN closing ranks as cyberscam threat escalates Southeast Asian governments are searching for a joint strategy against cyberscammers, a criminal industry that has grown too big, too connected and too embedded in ASEAN economies to be solved just by policing. India: Anger over exam irregularities spreads to Jharkhand Inspired by the Cockroach movement, young people in India's eastern state of Jharkhand are marching on the state assembly to demand transparency and a probe into alleged irregularities in civil service recruitment exams. Thai ex-lawmaker shoots local official dead over loan A former lawmaker confessed to shooting a senior official at a government office over a money dispute, police have said. The incident came just days after Thailand's deadliest shooting in nearly four years. When extreme heat threatens Europe's nuclear power Warm rivers and low water levels are forcing nuclear power plants to reduce output across Europe. Over a year, the losses are minimal, but on critical days the loss of power has consequences for grids and prices. Is Iran's middle class being pushed into poverty? The war has intensified Iran's economic crisis, squeezing household budgets, hurting businesses and raising fears that millions of middle-income families are slipping closer to poverty. Western Europe records hottest June and July on record Drought is gripping large parts of Europe, with soils unusually dry and major rivers running low. A strengthening El Nino could push global temperatures even higher later this year. Netanyahu, at odds with Trump, rejects Gaza peace plan The Israeli prime minister says his country will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas fully disarms, setting himself against a US-backed roadmap endorsed by the group. Australia: Jetstar, Qatar Airways planes almost collide on Sydney Airport tarmac A flight crew member was injured in a near-miss collision on the runway at Australia's Sydney Airport. An investigation has been launched to determine what caused the incident.