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Large earthquake hits western Colombia causing damage A powerful earthquake, initially measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia. Tremors were also felt in neighboring Ecuador, as well as in Panama and Venezuela. 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: Student anger over alleged exam issues 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. 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. Nigeria marries 1,500 couples in mass wedding The government describes the program as a way to support low-income families and promote social stability. Among those married were people who lost family members in violent attacks. Kosovo PM Kurti egged in parliament amid political crisis Kosovo has held three elections in over two years. Albin Kurti's ruling Vetevendosje is struggling to garner the two-thirds majority required to elect a president. War, terror, diplomacy: What if Israel takes Al-Aqsa Mosque? Reports from Jerusalem suggest that Israeli authorities are taking over one of Islam's holiest sites, the Al-Aqsa Mosque. If they do, experts say anything could happen, from war to terrorism to ending diplomatic ties.