Colombia earthquake death toll nears 300

Colombia's devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 287 people and left hundreds missing, with rescue teams working around the clock to find survivors.

The United States pledged an additional $11 million in relief aid, while local volunteers and international teams combed through rubble in cities like Cali and Pereira.

Faint signs of life detected beneath collapsed buildings provided brief hope, but the critical 72-hour window for finding survivors has largely passed.

The earthquake has also triggered secondary disasters, including wildfires that are straining emergency services further.