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A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings. Following the disaster, search efforts are underway in Colombia for missing individuals.

Wildfires in eastern Washington have burned 600 homes, businesses, and other buildings, leading to the evacuation of 5,000 homes. The fires remained uncontained as of Sunday.

A catastrophic fast-moving fire has devastated Spokane, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying approximately 4,000 buildings.

The article discusses the rapid growth of megacities, which rose from eight in 1975 to 33 in 2025, driven by technological advancements like smart transport, robots, drones, and complex infrastructure. It raises questions about maintaining human connection in these expanding urban areas.

Democratic lawmakers criticized the president for pursuing vanity projects and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins, and passports. They accused him of disregarding norms in favor of his construction goals.

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela reached 5,069, with 16,740 injured. The hardest-hit area was La Guaira, where recovery operations uncovered more casualties. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes on June 24 damaged 856 buildings and triggered 1,331 aftershocks.

Delcy Rodriguez addressed public anger regarding the government's response to earthquakes, stating that 80% of the collapsed buildings were privately developed.

Families are keeping vigil at buildings where they believe their loved ones are trapped due to quakes in Venezuela. Heavy debris is making rescue efforts extremely difficult.

Venezuela's second earthquake caused significant building damage due to the short interval between two quakes and varying soil types, leading to structural collapses while some buildings remained intact.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, likely causing high casualties with buildings reduced to ruins.

France is experiencing a heatwave highlighting its lack of preparedness for climate change. Researcher and climate scientist François Gemenne criticizes the country's crisis-only approach, urging building renovations and reconsideration of air conditioning.

A UN report states that over 11,000 buildings in south Lebanon have been 'completely destroyed' by Israel, with estimated damages at $1.38 billion since attacks began on 2 March.

Braemar Hotels Holder Al Shams accuses a firm of self-dealing. Urban centers in Texas, including Dallas, are sinking due to subsidence, increasing risks of floods and earthquakes and endangering buildings.

Denver is implementing a plan to heat and cool buildings using sewage as a method to reduce climate pollution. The city's buildings are a major source of emissions due to fossil fuel reliance.

A bomb exploded near a railway track in southwest Pakistan, killing multiple people and damaging nearby buildings and vehicles. The attack occurred in an area typically patrolled by security forces, as reported by witnesses and social media images.

Tornadoes and heavy winds caused significant damage to homes, buildings, and rural roads across the US Midwest, though no deaths were reported. Officials warn residents to prepare for a prolonged recovery in affected communities.