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The day in brief — August 10, 2026

The stories that led the day, ranked by how many independent outlets covered each one.

The day was eventful: from natural disasters to political battles and cultural disputes. While some parts of the world shake and flood, others litigate and argue about football. Still, astronomers remind us to look up tonight — there will be something to see.

The day's stories

1. Colombia earthquake death toll tops 250
   155 outlets
2. Drone Attack on Nizhnekamsk: 13 Dead, 25 Still Hospitalized
   118 outlets
3. Russia's Supreme Court bars Yabloko party from Duma elections
   75 outlets
4. UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC demand review of FIFA chief Infantino's actions
   72 outlets
5. Western Europe sees hottest June-July on record, EU monitor says
   69 outlets
6. Trump and Iran trade compensation demands as Hormuz standoff deepens
   67 outlets
7. Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall on China's eastern coast
   57 outlets
8. Solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower coincide on August 12
   56 outlets
9. Trial opens in Las Vegas over 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
   37 outlets
10. Record 230 migrants cross Channel on single boat
    34 outlets

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