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One week after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia, rescue teams are shifting focus toward recovery. The disaster killed 289 people and injured 4,187 across 15 provinces. Sergeant Joel Bustamente said, “Certain search-and-rescue operations are no longer necessary, and we have now moved on to a phase in which reconstruction will begin.”
People aged 60 and over face health dangers from heat at lower temperatures than previously thought, a study in The Lancet Public Health found. “Older adults are projected to face far more frequent and widespread UHS than young adults,” the study said. Many will suffer as global temperatures keep rising.
President Donald Trump told a story about South Korea on Monday that contained many false claims. He said South Korea did not pay for US military protection before he became president. However, facts showed South Korea paid for these costs since 1991. The Pentagon also corrected his troop size numbers.
United States envoy Jared Kushner said the Trump administration will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt until Hamas gives up its weapons. Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss the roadmap. “We have a plan to rebuild Gaza, but we will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt.”
Jared Kushner will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday to discuss a stalled Gaza peace deal. Kushner recently held talks with Hamas in Egypt. An official said, "What is critical is that we both agree on the desired outcome and are finding ways to accelerate progress."
Sen. Bill Cassidy blasted President Donald Trump’s executive order to unbundle the childhood MMR vaccine. Cassidy said Sunday, "Yeah, that's a crazy, stupid thing." He argued the move will raise costs for parents and make vaccines less accessible. The senator warned that separating these shots offers no medical benefits for children.
The UK government will pay KPMG and EY up to £456mn to train civil servants between 2026 and 2028. This deal is the largest awarded to Big Four firms since 2012. Sir Mel Stride said the award showed that Labour’s pledge to cut consultancy spending amounted to "empty words."
Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce annual US-South Korean military drills on Monday, citing his good relationship with Kim Jong Un. The unexpected announcement rattled Seoul, as thousands of personnel started the exercises. Experts worry this move makes the US look like an unreliable partner for its key ally.
Finland stopped the deportation of Nikita and Olga Belov after a court ordered a review of their asylum case. The Russian family fled to Finland in 2022 to oppose the Ukraine invasion. Bill Browder said the case is “a defining test of Europe’s commitment to protecting those who have risked everything.”
Iranian authorities signaled a shift toward offensive operations as a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States expires on Monday. Brigadier General Yadollah Javani said, “The enemy started the war and our efforts have been defensive, although they might take on an offensive aspect.” Tensions remain high over the region.
US President Donald Trump demanded Iran “put up the white flag of surrender” on Monday as their memorandum of understanding expired. During a Fox News interview, Trump said he is in no hurry to reach a deal. He also threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with the Strait of Hormuz.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is seeking a 12th term in a redrawn Florida district. After Republicans changed her map, she chose to run in a neighboring area that is over 40 percent Black. She said, "It's essential we have people with enough experience to be able to fight."