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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 1,700 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Venezuela's twin earthquakes on 24 June have killed over 1,700 people and injured more than 5,000. The UN estimates up to 68,000 missing. EU
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,450 as Rescue Window Closes
Twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, killing over 1,450 and destroying nearly 200 buildings. The critical 72-hour re
Iran Threatens to Halt Talks as US Air Activity Intensifies Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says US strikes violated a framework deal and threatens a 'crushing response' to vessels. US military flights over the Strait of
World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage: European Teams Face Key Tests
The World Cup knockout stage kicks off Sunday with 32 teams remaining. France and Argentina are favorites, while Spain and Portugal face ear
Iraqi Police Arrest Five MPs in Overnight Green Zone Corruption Raid
Iraqi security forces sealed off Baghdad's Green Zone early Sunday and arrested five members of parliament and two other officials on corrup
Israel Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Escalating Tensions with Turkey
Israel's cabinet unanimously approved recognition of the Armenian genocide, a decision that must still be ratified by parliament. Foreign Mi
Fatal Skydiving Plane Crash Near Nancy Claims 11 Lives
A civilian plane crashed near Tomblaine, eastern France, killing all 11 on board. The aircraft was carrying skydivers on a training flight,
WWII 'Hell Ship' Wreck Found Off Philippines with Over 1,000 Allied POWs
Divers have located the wreck of the Hofuku Maru, a Japanese 'hell ship' that sank in 1944 with over 1,000 Allied prisoners of war. A digiti
England Top World Cup Group L as Messi Continues Scoring Streak for Argentina
England secured top spot in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, thanks to second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. Croatia fin
EU Deploys Rescue Teams to Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes
The EU has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism to deploy over 500 responders from eight member states to Venezuela. The earthquakes, wh
World Cup 2026: Which Third-Place Teams Will Reach the Knockout Stage?
Eight third-place teams will advance to the round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Senega
UKMTO Raises Strait of Hormuz Threat Level After Tanker Hit by Projectile
The UKMTO raised the Strait of Hormuz threat level to 'substantial' after a tanker reported being hit by an unidentified projectile. The ves