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Drought drys major European rivers to record lows
Brazil aircraft maker Embraer raises outlook after record revenue
Brazil aircraft maker Embraer raises outlook after record revenue

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer said Monday it expects higher profits than previously forecast in 2026 after record second-quarter revenues and an all-time high order backlog.

August 10, 2026

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Buildings collapse as major quake rocks Colombia and neighbors
Buildings collapse as major quake rocks Colombia and neighbors

A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighboring Latin American countries on Monday, with medical teams rushing to help victims after buildings were damaged or collapsed in several cities.

August 10, 2026

Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70 percent of France
Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70 percent of France

Nearly 70 percent of France is subject to water-use restrictions as drought conditions worsen amid successive heatwaves, the government said Monday.

August 10, 2026

Meta releases new AI model as Zuckerberg lays out vision
Meta releases new AI model as Zuckerberg lays out vision

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg called Monday for lower barriers for open source AI, as his company introduced a new model that can run on a personal computer.

August 10, 2026

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Stocks mostly flat with focus on US inflation
Stocks mostly flat with focus on US inflation

Stock markets were little changed Monday, holding near record highs amid thin summer volumes, as investors awaited inflation data this week for more clues to the interest-rate outlook for the US economy.

August 10, 2026

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Days of heavy rain leave at least 16 dead in Philippines
Days of heavy rain leave at least 16 dead in Philippines

Floods, landslides and accidents driven by a nine-day downpour equivalent to more than a month's worth of rain in some areas have killed at least 16 people in the northern Philippines, rescuers said Monday.

August 10, 2026