The American Express Times
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Dozens dead as earthquake rocks Colombia
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and causing severe damage across multiple departments including Chocó, Risaralda, and Valle del Cauca. The Colombian government declared a national emergency as rescue efforts continue amid widespread structural collapses and ongoing aftershocks.
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Pen call-up brings relief
The Los Angeles Dodgers have promoted reliever Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A to bolster their bullpen amid ongoing struggles and injuries. His arrival adds a high-velocity…
Intel Plans Share Sale Of $15 Billion Amid Rally
Intel plans to raise around $15 billion through a share offering to fund the expansion of its contract chip manufacturing facilities. This capital raise supports…
Is It True Love Or Love Bombing?
Experts warn that "love bombing," an intense and overwhelming display of affection early in a relationship, can be a tactic used to manipulate and control…
Sounding alarm on oil in US
U.S. oil prices surged more than 5% due to uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and declining Strategic Petroleum Reserve levels, which…
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Radio worker announced death of the King ‘out of curiosity’
Radio Caroline was found to have breached broadcasting rules after mistakenly announcing King Charles III's death during a live May broadcast, prompted by an employee…
20 million could benefit as weight-loss pill approved
The UK has approved orforglipron, a new oral weight-loss pill by Eli Lilly, making it the first European country to authorize the medication that showed…
For you, the water’s over: Tourist beach only for German speakers
A lifeguard at Heidebad beach in Halle restricted access to German speakers only, citing communication barriers that compromised safety enforcement after a near-drowning incident. The…
Four women and two men arrested over flats murder
Six people, including four women and two men, were arrested on suspicion of murder after a 23-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in…
Truly man’s best friend: Dogs can read our emotions
Researchers at the University of Vienna used brain imaging and AI to show that dogs can distinguish human emotions like happiness, anger, fear, and sadness…
Labour ‘fleeces motorists’ out of £50m on Dartford crossing
The Dartford Crossing generated a record £189.2 million in toll revenue in 2025 after a 40 percent increase in charges implemented by the Labour government.…
Cheerleading captain dies in boat blast on family holiday
A 16-year-old cheerleading coach from Swindon, Abbie Lainton, died from severe burns sustained in a boat explosion off the coast of the Dominican Republic that…
Ukraine destroys air defences protecting Putin’s holiday palace
Ukrainian forces damaged an S-400 missile launch pad near President Putin’s Black Sea residence using drone strikes, weakening Russian air defenses in the region. This…
AOC freezes eggs amid presidency rumours
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she is undergoing fertility treatment to freeze her eggs, sharing details of the process on social media to promote transparency around reproductive…
‘No limit’ to migrant mega dinghies
French maritime rescue teams intercepted a record 230 migrants on a single overcrowded boat crossing the English Channel near Normandy, highlighting a trend toward larger…
Burnham spitting in our faces by freeing killers, says Harper friend
A former colleague of Pc Andrew Harper has condemned the government’s decision to allow early release of two men convicted in connection with the officer’s…
Even the smallest bits of our data can be exploited by Beijing
Cameras on the Royal Navy’s new uncrewed K3 Scout vessels were found transmitting routine data signals to an IP address in China, raising concerns about…
Students fell out over money, murder trial told
An 18-year-old student, Harper Dennis, has been charged with murdering his university peer, Khaleed Oladipo, by stabbing him five times following a dispute over money.…
Amanda Knox Cartwheel Edinburgh Fringe show review
Amanda Knox's Edinburgh Fringe Festival show, which focuses on her experiences with motherhood and past trauma, has drawn over 40,000 petition signatures demanding its cancellation…
‘Devastating’ fire rips through New Forest
A large wildfire sparked by a van fire on the A31 near Ringwood has been burning in the ecologically important heathland of New Forest National…
Widdecombe suspect ‘linked to firebomb on Farage house’
Joshua Kerry, arrested for Ann Widdecombe’s murder, is now also being investigated for a firebombing attack on Nigel Farage’s home, prompting counter-terrorism units to take…
Row over plan to turn listed pub into second mosque on one road
The Norfolk Muslim Community Association has submitted a planning application to convert the Grade II-listed Gatehouse pub in Norwich into a mosque with prayer halls…
Channel crossings
Approximately 230 migrants managed to board a single small boat in French waters despite existing UK-France agreements to prevent Channel crossings. This incident highlights significant…
A dog’s dinner
Fran Morris from Chinnor, Oxfordshire, often brings her Shih Tzu crossbreed to a local pub where the dog is frequently offered prime beef by staff.…
Britain faces worst food security crisis in decades as drought grows
Britain is facing a severe food security crisis as prolonged drought and heatwaves have drastically reduced crop yields, leading to hosepipe bans and threats to…
Met’s standards chief stalked ex-girlfriend
Timothy Fory, a senior officer in the Metropolitan Police's professional standards directorate, was convicted of stalking his former partner, Detective Stephanie Lane, between July and…
Villagers scramble to save fish in historic pond
Villagers in Great Massingham, Norfolk, are working to save fish in Scotsman’s Pit after extreme heatwaves caused the death of around 200 carp due to…
My father killed my mother: Daughter fears parole release
Glyn Razzell, convicted of murdering his wife Linda in 2002, was approved for parole in early 2024 despite repeatedly refusing to reveal the location of…
Under-fire Thames Water pays £1m to finance chief ‘fixing problems’
Thames Water awarded a £1 million retention payment to CFO Steve Buck despite being barred from executive bonuses amid severe financial distress and a £20…
Restore will not sack co-founder accused of anti-Semitism
Restore Britain has refused to remove co-founder Charlie Downes despite allegations of anti-Semitism, defying Reform UK’s condition for forming an electoral alliance. This impasse highlights…
Arday ‘accused student of white privilege’
David Arday, the former Cambridge sociology professor, was accused by a former student of providing inadequate teaching and responding to feedback by alleging she benefited…
Danger of Restore
The political party Restore Britain is drawing criticism from prominent figures warning against alliances due to its connections with far-right extremists and divisive rhetoric. Critics…
Chinese spy camera firm based near Navy station
A British defence contractor near a major Royal Navy base supplied cameras containing Chinese-made components that were found to be transmitting signals to China, prompting…
Unison broke law with transgender decision
Britain's largest trade union, Unison, broke the law by allowing a transgender woman to stand for election to a senior role reserved for biological women,…
The £5bn treasure Britain didn’t salvage to avoid Spain tensions
The British government abandoned a plan in the early 2000s to recover an estimated £5.5 billion treasure from the HMS Sussex shipwreck near Gibraltar due…
Burnham lacks imagination to solve prisons crisis, says Farage
Nigel Farage has condemned Prime Minister Andy Burnham for his handling of the prisons crisis, particularly criticizing the early release of two manslaughter convicts connected…
Wild salmon under threat from soaring river temperatures
Rising river temperatures and drought conditions have caused critical drops in oxygen levels, threatening wild Atlantic salmon populations across the UK and leading to increased…
Burnham to force vape shops to apply for planning permission
Andy Burnham announced that vape shops in Britain will be required to obtain planning permission, allowing local councils and residents greater control over their presence…
Calls to sack Green MSP after claim that ‘rape is on a spectrum’
Scottish Conservative members have urged the Scottish Greens to remove MSP Q Manivannan after resurfaced comments in which she described rape as existing on a…
Confidence in the Met
Sir Gerald Howarth criticized the Metropolitan Police for inconsistent investigations and enforcement, citing cases of differential treatment that he claims have eroded public trust. He…
John Lewis stores chief quits after three years
Peter Ruis, managing director of John Lewis, will resign next month after nearly three years leading the retailer’s turnaround efforts amid ongoing trading difficulties and…
Meta to fight Chinese AI with tech giveaway
Meta Platforms is releasing its new AI system, Muse Glimmer, as open-source software to counter China’s rising influence in the AI sector. This move aims…