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‘A nightmare’: Strugging with the aftermath of Venezuela’s earthquakes
Many survivors are sheltering in tents set up in public parks, after twin earthquakes destroyed rows of buildings.
CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states
Parasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasisThe US Centers for Disease Prevention has been workin…
NASA launches robotic mission to save telescope falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft blasts into orbit to rescue a NASA telescope in danger of crashing back to Earth.
Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
Massive wildfire spreads in Portugal amid extreme heat and strong wind
A raging wildfire near Vouzela in central Portugal spread across several municipalities, driven by winds and heat
Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.
Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.
Dutch football association to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
The Netherlands' penalty loss to Morocco prompted an outpouring of social media abuse directed notably at Black players.
'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US
More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.
Is China’s new ethnic unity law a step towards forced assimilation?
The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity.
NASA launches spacecraft to recover sinking telescope
The Swift telescope has been affected by recent solar storms and is sinking faster than ever, heading toward Earth. A NASA mission will try to capture it and boost its orbit.
Mamdani calls for unity on America’s 250th birthday
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US's 250th birthday by reflecting on the nation's founding ideals.
US heatwave raises alarms over AI data centre energy demands
US heatwave exposes critical strain on power grids from growing energy demands of AI data centres.
Taylor Swift fans brave the New York heat to be (at least somewhat) near wedding to Travis Kelce
People gather outside Madison Square Garden despite security keeping them from seeing anything noteworthyTaylor Swift’s fans gathered in the heat outside New York’s Madison Square…
Lebanon-Israel deal betrays ‘victims of war crimes’, rights groups say
Human rights and media freedom organisations warned that the agreement prevents 'recourse to international courts'.
Settlers attack activists, Palestinians trying to access their land
Israeli settlers attacked a foreign activist and another man as they blocked access to Palestinian farmland.
Lyra McKee: 3 men acquitted of killing N. Irish journalist
McKee was killed while covering clashes between Republicans and police in 2019. Judge Patricia Smyth said evidence was insufficient for a conviction, while McKee's family expresse…
Saudi deputy foreign minister pays respects at Khamenei funeral
Saudi Arabia’s Vice Foreign Minister Walid al-Khuraiji unexpectedly attended the former Supreme Leader's funeral
LIVE: Argentina vs Cape Verde – FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi's Argentina play Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage.
Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries pay respects to late leader killed in joint US-Israeli strike in February.
Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies
The attacks mark a sharp spike in settler assaults on Palestinians and their homes and livelihoods in recent weeks.
Ukrainian woman identified as main suspect in Monaco bombing
Interpol has identified 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska as the main suspect in Monday’s bombing in Monaco.