
At least 13 killed in landslide at illegal gold mine in Colombia
At least 13 people died and seven were injured in a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Policarpa, Colombia, triggered by improper extraction of ore.

At least 13 people died and seven were injured in a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Policarpa, Colombia, triggered by improper extraction of ore.

Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex exchange surpassed $4,600 per troy ounce for the first time since May 29, 2026, rising 1.21% in early trading data.
Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman, 29, provisionally suspended by NADA for testing positive for Boldenone, an anabolic steroid, shortly after announcing her retirement due to injuries.

At least 13 workers died and seven were injured in a landslide at an unlicensed artisanal gold mine near Policarpa, Colombia. Witnesses reported an explosion prior to the collapse, which impacted members of the local Quillacinga indigenous group.

South Korean judoka Huh Mimi, a Tokyo-born athlete, aims for gold at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi, Japan. After overcoming a difficult shoulder surgery recovery, she is leveraging support from loved ones to compete in her native country.
Gold Coast Suns defeated St Kilda 103-80 in a final-round AFL match. The game marked the retirement of Nick Holman and the 300th game for St Kilda's Brad Hill. Separately, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the AFL's handling of a recent scandal involving the Sydney Swans.
Gold prices surged across major Indian cities on August 20, 2026, as jewellers like Tanishq and Malabar raised 22k rates following a global precious metals rally driven by US Treasury liquidity support.

More than 100 people died after an artisanal goldmine caved in due to a landslide in the village of Zamboye, western Central African Republic, on Tuesday.

As Italy celebrates a summer of international sporting success, Serie A prepares for a new season defined by high-profile transfers, managerial changes, and tactical overhauls across clubs like Inter, Milan, Napoli, and Juventus.

Experts at the Brookings Institution warned Wednesday that the expansion of US missile defences risks fueling an arms race with China and may not reduce nuclear vulnerability.

The US Golden Dome missile defense project includes offensive capabilities alongside defensive ones, deploying space-based interceptors and tracking systems, Russian UN envoy Gennady Gatilov said in Geneva.

Dozens of laborers were killed in a landslide at the illegal Zamboye gold mining site in the western Central African Republic on Tuesday. Tunnels collapsed, prompting an ongoing rescue effort and an investigation by authorities.
More than 100 people died and others remain missing after a low-tech artisanal gold mine collapsed in the village of Zamboye, Central African Republic, triggering an official investigation.

South Korea's Olympic committee announced a goal of capturing up to 45 gold medals for a top-three finish at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, setting the stage for a rivalry with the host nation.
Venezuela's potential US-controlled gold repatriation sparks colonialism concerns, with $4 billion in gold possibly managed by the US Treasury for reconstruction after June's earthquakes.

A landslide at the Zamboye gold mine in the Central African Republic killed at least 100 people on Tuesday, with search and rescue operations ongoing near the Cameroon border.

The Hong Kong Gold Exchange and TGX Technology launched a joint venture to build a gold trading and clearing platform, aiming to establish the city as a major gold trading hub by early 2027.

On the 10th anniversary of Great Britain's 2016 Olympic hockey gold, the Duchess of Edinburgh recalls the tense final against the Netherlands. Despite the historic win, the sport faces challenges in participation growth and maintaining elite performance levels.
The Karnataka State Disputes Redressal Commission ruled that Canara Bank must compensate a borrower for the full value of stolen pledged gold, including making charges and stone value, rejecting the bank's appeal against a district-level consumer court order.

Goldman Sachs juge improbable une hausse des taux de la Fed en septembre, citant un ralentissement de l'inflation et du marché du travail. Le marché des dérivés et le cours du Bitcoin réagissent avec calme à cette analyse, anticipant une politique monétaire moins restrictive.
South Australian government lawyers told the Federal Court that the number of trees to be removed for the North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment remains unknown, contradicting Premier Peter Malinauskas's public claims that the figure was finalized.
Bei einem Erdrutsch in einer handwerklich betriebenen Goldmine nahe der kamerunischen Grenzstadt Garoua-Boulaï kamen mindestens 33 Menschen ums Leben. Rettungskräfte suchen weiter nach Verschütteten; die genaue Ursache des Unglücks ist noch unklar.

Goldman Sachs reports that AI adoption is slowing job growth in highly exposed industries like software and call centers across developed economies. The impact is most significant for entry-level workers, with notable employment declines in the U.S., Germany, and Canada.