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When a pair of devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude and arriving just 39 seconds apart, the destruction was immediate and catastrophic. Buildings collapsed across northern Venezuela, particularly in the coastal city of…
The United States and Iran escalated their military conflict dramatically this week, exchanging waves of strikes that shattered a ceasefire signed just weeks earlier and threatened to trigger a broader war across the Middle East. The fighting centers on control…
— The United States military’s death toll in the ongoing Iran war has climbed to 14 service members, marked by the recent loss of a Navy pilot in a helicopter crash in early July in the Arabian Sea. The addition…
Jordan Walker made history on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, becoming the first St. Louis Cardinals player ever to win the Home Run Derby by stunning hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber with one of the most dramatic finishes…
The Ebola outbreak spreading across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has become the fastest-growing in history, according to health authorities, but the surge in cases is being hampered by unprecedented challenges that extend far beyond the laboratory and treatment centers.…
Argentina have reportedly asked FIFA for a change ahead of Wednesday’s (July 15) World Cup semi-final with England, and the idea is already sparking debate online. England booked their place in the last four after beating Norway 2-1 in the…
A massive fire engulfed the Na Ladprao beer hall in Bangkok’s northern Chatuchak district in the early hours of Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring 63 others, officials confirmed. The blaze, which broke out shortly before midnight on…
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday that the bloc will propose legislation to restrict children’s access to social media, marking a significant escalation in efforts across Europe and globally to curb what many see as the harmful…
British brothers Jordan and Cian Adams made sure to bring back little mementos from their day sitting among the VIPs at Wimbledon. A program. The Royal Box seating chart with their names on it. A hat. They’re creating and cherishing…
Israeli fire in Gaza on Sunday killed at least six Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl, and wounded over a dozen others, according to local health officials. A drone strike on a blacksmith shop in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood killed at…
A tragic speedboat capsizing off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island has claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists, prompting authorities to detain the vessel’s captain and launch a comprehensive investigation into the disaster. The speedboat overturned Saturday afternoon while carrying 32…
A controversial new World Cup regulation has triggered a backlash after influencing a key sending off in a tense quarter-final clash. The incident has put FIFA’s new mistaken-identity review powers under the spotlight, with the law designed to let officials…
CARE International has warned that a powerful El Niño forecast is likely to place a disproportionate burden on women, particularly as reductions in overseas aid have already weakened support systems across parts of Africa. Speaking to The Independent, Walter Mwasaa,…
Erling Haaland has lit up the 2026 FIFA World Cup, inspiring Norway to within touching distance of a first major semi-final appearance since Euro 2000 after scoring seven times in just four matches. The Manchester City forward played a decisive…
A devastating plane crash in the Bahamas on Friday killed all 10 people aboard, including members of a beloved local band and a popular DJ, turning what should have been a day of national celebration into one of profound mourning.…
A major international animal rescue effort has now been approved, clearing the way for 30 beluga whales stranded at a shuttered Canadian marine park to be moved out. US authorities have signed off on an emergency import plan for the…