The death toll from last week’s powerful earthquakes in northern Venezuela has risen to 1,943, with more than 10,500 people injured and over 28,000 receiving medical care. The back-to-back 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes caused widespread destruction, leaving thousands missing and prompting an international rescue effort. Authorities said rescuers from 30 countries, along with search dogs and humanitarian aid, have helped save more than 6,450 people, … Continue reading Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 1,943

Three people, including a 19-year-old woman, died from suffocation during massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador. More than one million fans gathered around the Angel of Independence monument to celebrate the country’s first World Cup knockout win since 1986. Emergency responders treated the victims at different locations before they were taken to hospital, where they were later pronounced … Continue reading Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces struck Russia’s Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, along with a missile component plant in the Penza region, as part of efforts to disrupt Russia’s military supply chain. Russia did not confirm the attacks but said it intercepted 179 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions. Ukrainian officials say repeated strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have contributed to … Continue reading Ukraine hits a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week

Deutsche Bahn will issue bodycams to 2,000 conductors and restaurant car staff following the fatal attack on a conductor in February. Staff members will decide whether to wear the cameras on their uniforms. The bodycams are intended to improve safety, deter attacks, and provide evidence when incidents occur. The initiative was announced by DB chief executive Evelyn Palla as part of a broader train safety … Continue reading German rail issues 2,000 staff with bodycams after fatal attack

At least six people were killed after a fire broke out in a 10-storey apartment building in Antwerp on Wednesday. Residents said they became trapped as smoke quickly filled the hallways, forcing many to wait for firefighters to rescue them from balconies and terraces. The building housed about 200 people, and authorities said it was too early to confirm the number of injuries. Emergency crews … Continue reading 6 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, Belgian police say

Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Kraljevo, Serbia, continuing demonstrations against President Aleksandar Vučić despite his announcement that he would step down and open the way for early elections. Vučić, who has dominated Serbian politics for over a decade, did not give a clear timeline for his resignation or the vote, fueling suspicion that he may retain power through other political roles. The protests … Continue reading Serbia’s protesters press on even after Vucic promises to step aside

A skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after departing from an airfield near Nancy in northeastern France, resulting in the deaths of all 11 people on board, including the pilot, instructors, and trainees. Authorities reported that the plane experienced a sudden technical failure and went into a near-vertical descent before striking the ground close to the airport, limiting any risk to surrounding areas. The passengers were reportedly a … Continue reading French skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 onboard

Australia is planning to double the maximum fines for social media companies to A$99 million if they fail to stop children under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts. The government says tougher penalties and expanded powers for the eSafety Commissioner are necessary because major platforms have not effectively enforced the age restrictions. Under the proposed legislation, regulators would also gain the authority to request more … Continue reading Australia to double potential fines over child social media accounts

An Australian man has been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old Thai girl after her body was discovered inside a suitcase near a railway track in Pattaya. Authorities arrested the suspect, Simon Peter Carman, at Bangkok’s airport while he was allegedly trying to leave Thailand. Police say surveillance footage and other evidence connect Carman to the killing, though he denies the allegations and claims … Continue reading Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailand

Pakistan launched ground operations and airstrikes along the Afghanistan border after deadly militant attacks, saying it killed 29 fighters linked to the Pakistan Taliban (TTP). Afghanistan’s Taliban government condemned the strikes, claiming they killed at least 36 civilians and injured 163 others, while both countries exchanged diplomatic protests. The operation followed a militant assault on a paramilitary headquarters in Karachi that killed three Pakistani soldiers. … Continue reading Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan border

Iran launched new drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following recent U.S. airstrikes, while warning it would suspend peace negotiations if Washington continues its military campaign. Tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran insists it must oversee the vital waterway and has criticized efforts to establish alternative shipping routes. Pakistan says U.S.-Iran talks are set to resume Tuesday, with both … Continue reading Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes