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Hundreds missing after Colombia quake, rescue hopes fade

Japan Times and The Straits Times describe the same event in different terms.

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As of August 14, 2026 at 3:08 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Hundreds missing after Colombia quake, rescue hopes fade.
The headline split RTE Ireland frames it as "Hundreds missing after Colombia quake, rescue hopes fade". The Straits Times frames it as "Free hugs ease heartache in Colombia’s quake zone".
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CenterHundreds missing after Colombia quake, rescue hopes fade

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RTE IrelandNews report · Aug 14, 12:39 AM

Hundreds missing after Colombia quake, rescue hopes fade

Hopes of finding more survivors of the powerful earthquake that rocked Colombia early this week were fading as rescue workers narrowed their searches, while families in the worst-hit areas...

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Japan TimesNews report · Aug 14, 3:08 AM

Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort

Crews began shifting from a search-and-rescue effort to debris removal at many sites, a sign ​the disaster response was entering a grimmer phase after the crucial first 72 hours.

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The Straits TimesNews report · Aug 14, 12:30 AM

Free hugs ease heartache in Colombia’s quake zone

The 72-hour critical window for finding people alive drew to a close on the morning of Aug 13.

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Aug 14, 12:30 AM: The Straits Times joined the source map.

Aug 14, 12:39 AM: RTE Ireland joined the source map.

Aug 14, 3:08 AM: Japan Times joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.