On August 13 students will hold demonstrations intended to denounce One Nation party leader Pauline Hanson and policies she supports. The largest demonstrations are anticipated at the Town Hall at 1:00 PM in Sydney, at the State Library at 2:00 PM in Melbourne, and outside the Parliament House at 1:00 PM in Adelaide. Travelers should expected a heightened security presence near protest sites as well as potential traffic disruptions along protest routes.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Chocó Department, Colombia, on August 10, causing 1,495 injuries and destroying 5,000 buildings, as of August 11. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports the earthquake occurred at 12:30 PM. The earthquake was felt across Colombia, including Bogotá, prompting the evacuation of buildings and homes. Local authorities are assessing the extent of the impacts, reporting over 250 deaths.