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Major earthquake in Colombia kills over 130

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday.

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BBC News

11/08/2026 06:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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Newsday

11/08/2026 06:06 GMT

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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BBC News

11/08/2026 07:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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People Fixing The World

The World's Largest Wildlife Crossing

California is about to open the largest wildlife crossing in the world. Will it be enough to save a species?

California is about to open the largest wildlife crossing in the world. Will it be enough to save a species?

08:30 BST

BBC News Summary

11/08/2026 07:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

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Business Daily

Too many offices, not enough homes: can conversions work?

John Laurenson reports from Paris on how Europe's biggest business district is turning vacant office space into housing. We compare that with efforts in London and Washington DC.

John Laurenson reports from Paris on how Europe's biggest business district is turning vacant office space into housing. We compare that with efforts in London and Washington DC.

08:50 BST

Witness History

Treetops: The day a princess became a queen

In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became queen while staying overnight at the Treetops Hotel in Kenya. But she wouldn't make the discovery until hours later.

In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became queen while staying overnight at the Treetops Hotel in Kenya. But she wouldn't make the discovery until hours later.

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BBC News

11/08/2026 08:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

09:06 BST

The Newsroom

11/08/2026 08:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

09:30 BST

BBC News Summary

11/08/2026 08:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.