Twin earthquakes (7.2 & 7.5 magnitude) in Venezuela have killed at least 1,450, with nearly 70,000 unaccounted for. Rescue hopes dwindle as time passes, with only one recent survivor found in La Guaira, the hardest-hit area.
India's 2-0 T20I series loss to Ireland prompts criticism. Former batter Manoj Tiwary argues management and coaching staff, led by Gautam Gambhir, should be held accountable, not just captain Shreyas Iyer.
A centuries-old Korean proverb, "When whales fight, the shrimp's back gets broken," vividly illustrates how conflicts between the powerful inevitably harm the vulnerable, with relevance extending beyond politics to everyday life.
Scotland's national football team is left without a manager after Steve Clarke's unexpected resignation following a disappointing World Cup performance, leaving the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to navigate a sparse coaching talent pool and consider non-Scottish candidates to revamp the team's fortunes.
Morocco faces the Netherlands in a World Cup last-32 match, 32 years after their first encounter. The game holds deep cultural significance due to the Moroccan-Dutch community, with three Moroccan players born in the Netherlands. Tensions may arise from right-wing media and politicians, but the hope is for a memorable, emotion-driven match.
Two 11-year-old boys, Moises and an unnamed boy, have been rescued from rubble in Venezuela after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes killed at least 1,430 and left tens of thousands missing. Rescuers, aided by international teams, continue searching despite challenges.
A 46-year-old British man from Bournemouth was arrested in Ecuador after a woman's body was found in a suitcase, despite his alibi claiming he was watching England's World Cup match in an Irish bar on June 17.
Lin Heung Lau, a century-old Hong Kong teahouse, invested in an LED screen for corporate events but found unexpected success screening World Cup matches, attracting crowds and reaping benefits.
WP's Singh re-elected as Secretary General with 79% of 107 cadres' votes, later running unopposed; party reaffirms commitment to rational representation of Singaporeans.
Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan labels One Nation leader Pauline Hanson a 'pelican' after her push for 'Australian monoculture', sparking confusion over the insult's meaning amid Australia's multiculturalism debate.
Australia plans to double fines to $99m for social media platforms violating the under-16 ban, amid concerns over ineffective enforcement and calls for stricter algorithm regulation.
Coinbase's Base layer-2 network suffered two outages due to a sequencer bug, halting block production for 116 and 20 minutes, respectively. A post-mortem revealed a bug in block-building logic causing 'stale journal state' after transaction validation failures.
Tens of thousands attended Budapest Pride, the first since Viktor Orban's election defeat. The event marks a shift after Orban's restrictive LGBTQ+ policies, though new PM Peter Magyar has yet to announce reversals.
Las parejas Golden Boys y Chingalán, tras imponerse en semifinales, se enfrentarán en la final del torneo de Valladolid, en un nuevo cara a cara que promete emociones en el circuito profesional de Pádel.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit off Venezuela's coast near Aragua state, amid ongoing rescue efforts after Wednesday's 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes that left at least 1,430 dead and 51,000 missing.
South Africa's Bafana Bafana, under Belgian coach Hugo Broos, qualify for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, overcoming a near-disastrous qualification blunder and exceeding expectations with a team built from local league players.
Thunderstorms in London have delayed over 600 flights at Heathrow and Gatwick, with dozens cancelled, leaving passengers stranded for hours amid a record-breaking European heatwave.
Opposition parties in India condemn BJP-led Maharashtra government over alleged Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak, leading to exam cancellation, citing systemic failures and political maneuvering.
The UAE, under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has provided Dh10 million in emergency aid to Venezuela following two devastating earthquakes that killed over 920, injured 3,300, and left thousands displaced.
Palestinian football fans in Gaza face immense challenges watching the World Cup due to ongoing military attacks, power outages, and devastated infrastructure, with those with disabilities, like Haitham Al-Saqqa, experiencing heightened fear and difficulty.
Europe faces its most severe heatwave on record, with temperature records broken in France, the UK, and Switzerland. Despite warnings and some adaptations, the continent struggles with the crisis, highlighting failures in long-term preparation and the need for urgent climate action.
Ukrainian forces are escalating long-range drone strikes, using Fire Point drones to hit oil refineries and supply routes deep inside Russia and occupied Crimea. This campaign, led by secretive units like the First Separate Center of Unmanned Systems, aims to weaken Russia's war machine and isolate Crimea.
Shane Lavers of Chanel Beads discusses his sophomore album 'Your Day Will Come', balancing experimental sound with anthemic pop hooks, exploring themes of uncertainty, grief, and hope, with a growing impact on both indie and mainstream audiences.
Germany faces another day of extreme heat with temperatures potentially reaching 42°C, as a "heat dome" moves east. Record temperatures have been broken across Europe, with scientists linking the event to man-made climate change. Several events have been canceled, and concerns rise over hospital preparedness.
