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Scale of Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Could Take Weeks to Emerge
Experts pointed to several indications that the twin earthquakes were particularly lethal, including the number of people reported missing and the extent of building damage.
Les Mills, Olympian Who Founded Fitness Chain, Dies at 91
A New Zealand Olympian, his small gym in Auckland grew into a worldwide chain.
5 Killed in Shooting at Youth Center in Northern Germany, Police Say
The shooter’s motive was unclear, but the authorities said it was not believed to be related to terrorism.
Europe Heat Wave: Forecasts, Warnings and How to Stay Cool
A heat wave responsible for shattering numerous temperature records in Western Europe continued its shift east.
Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Promises Shift of Power Out of London
Andy Burnham, who looks set to become prime minister next month, said he would set up a new operation in Manchester called “No. 10 North” to give more funding and control to local…
France Recorded 1,000 Excess Deaths During Heat Wave, Officials Say
First estimates published by the national health agency listed hundreds more deaths per day compared with the daily death rate in previous months.
Mideast Live Updates: U.S. Reaches Deal With Iran to Halt Attacks, Official Says
The agreement would allow vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said. Iran has not confirmed the deal.
Pakistan Attacks Afghanistan, Killing More Than 30
The Taliban said that airstrikes left 36 civilians dead, while Pakistan claimed that its assault killed 32 militants, in the latest in a monthslong conflict.
Whatever You Do in Russia, Don’t Talk About the War
As Ukraine brings the war home to Russia, officials hesitate to designate shelters and blast sirens, downplaying the conflict’s consequences with euphemisms.
For These Teens in Mexico, Soccer Is Life. Now, the Cartels Want In.
In Celaya, Mexico, local cartels have turned soccer fields into bloody battlefields as they have co-opted a local league for teenagers as their latest business endeavor.
How Cartel Violence Is Infiltrating Local Soccer
In Salamanca, Mexico, soccer matches are being plagued by violence and deaths in multiple shootings. Our investigative correspondent Maria Abi-Habib reports from the town.
In Japan’s ‘Little Brazil,’ a World Cup Showdown Tests Loyalties
More than 200,000 Brazilians live in Japan, following more than a century of migration between the countries. Many are of Japanese descent, so who are they cheering on?