

Major Earthquake in Colombia Leaves 181 Dead as AIPS America Expresses Solidarity
On August 11, AIPS America issued a statement expressing its condolences and solidarity with the Colombian people and media professionals in the affected areas following a powerful earthquake that caused heavy casualties and significant property damage across the country. According to the statement, the 7.4-magnitude earthquake was centered in the area of San José del Palmar, in the department of Chocó, and was felt in nearly 600 municipalities across Colombia. Based on the l


Countries review biodiversity progress and prepare COP 17 recommendations
Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity begin two weeks of deliberations today to consider key findings of the first global assessment of progress against the 23 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and to identify ways to accelerate implementation. The assessment is part of a wide-ranging agenda in Nairobi focused on scientific, technical, and implementation matters leading to recommendations for the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conferenc


Pippa Funnell MBE’s Pony Club Masterclass Returns to the London International Horse Show
Equestrian legend and three-time Olympic medalist Pippa Funnell will return to the London International Horse Show on December 21 to host the highly anticipated Pony Club Masterclass at the New Horizon Plastics London Arena. Four rising stars will earn the chance to train alongside the champion by winning their sections at the Pony Club National Championships this August. As the UK's largest youth equestrian organization, the Pony Club remains a breeding ground for top-tier a


WTM London 2026 reports strong early demand from exhibitors worldwide
WTM London 2026, part of RX Global, has reported strong early demand from exhibitors, with businesses from across the global travel industry already signing up for the world's most influential travel and tourism event – and interest continuing to build as available space on the show floor becomes increasingly limited. Taking place at ExCeL London from 3–5 November 2026, WTM London will once again bring together travel professionals, tourism boards, airlines, hospitality bra


Nick Powell Appointed Secretary General of the Sports Journalists Association
Veteran broadcaster Nick Powell has been named the new Secretary General of the Sports Journalists' Association of Great Britain, succeeding Philip Barker, who stepped down after more than two decades on the committee. Powell brings over 43 years of live broadcasting experience to the role, including a 29-year career with Sky Sports News and Sky News before his recent retirement. A two-time Royal Television Society award winner, his extensive career spans local radio, Yorkshi


Greaves Edges Sherrock in Thriller to Clinch Historic Third Women’s World Matchplay Title
Beau Greaves claimed a record-extending third Betfred Women’s World Matchplay crown after defeating Fallon Sherrock 6–5 in a dramatic last-leg final at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Sunday. The 22-year-old enjoyed an impressive run to the title, opening with a 5–1 victory over Kirsi Viinikainen, highlighted by brilliant 148 and 144 checkouts. She then survived a deciding-leg semi-final against Gemma Hayter to reach her third final in four years. Sherrock struck first in








