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Rescue teams in Venezuela race against time to find survivors of twin earthquakes that struck the northern coast, with the death toll nearing 1,500 and tens of thousands reported missing. International teams have joined the effort, while the government faces criticism over its response amid a deep economic crisis.
The United States and Iran have agreed to pause attacks and allow vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official. Technical talks on the memorandum of understanding are set to resume on Tuesday in Qatar, following a weekend of tit-for-tat strikes that threatened the interim deal.
Australian national Simon Peter Carman has been charged with murder after the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was found in a suitcase in Thailand. Police allege a dispute over money preceded the killing, and CCTV footage shows the pair entering a hotel together. Carman has denied the charges and remains in detention in Pattaya.
Canada reached the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup for the first time after Stephen Eustaquio's 92nd-minute goal beat South Africa. Earlier, Canada recorded their first ever World Cup win with a 6-0 victory over Qatar, as Jonathan David scored a hat trick. Coaches, players and political leaders celebrated the historic achievement.
President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure are causing fuel shortages, as queues at petrol stations and rationing spread across the country. Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted refineries and other oil facilities, prompting Moscow to impose export bans and seek fuel imports. The crisis has exposed vulnerabilities in Russia's energy sector and brought the war's consequences home for ordinary Russians.
Renewed US-Iran hostilities, including missile exchanges and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, have left global markets unsettled. Despite the tensions, US stocks saw mixed sessions, with tech shares and oil prices experiencing volatility. ASX futures are pointing to a marginal gain on opening.
Thousands of protesters gathered in Serbia's Kraljevo, skeptical of President Aleksandar Vucic's pledge to resign and hold early elections. Reports also detail a separate anti-government rally in Novi Sad, with organizers and police giving differing crowd estimates. The protests trace back to the deadly collapse of a railway station canopy in 2024.
Rescue teams in Venezuela have saved an infant and two 11-year-old boys from the rubble of collapsed buildings after powerful earthquakes struck the country. The death toll has risen to at least 1,450, with tens of thousands still unaccounted for, as international rescue efforts continue.
The World Health Organization reports that Europe's record-breaking heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21. France has recorded around 1,000 excess deaths, and the heat is moving eastward, affecting millions.
Iraqi security forces arrested at least 47 officials, including members of parliament, in a dawn raid targeting corruption. The operation, which drew on testimony from a detained deputy oil minister, comes as Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi prepares for a visit to Washington.
Iraqi security forces have arrested several politicians and senior officials in anti-corruption raids in Baghdad's Green Zone. The crackdown, led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, has uncovered large sums of cash, and the resumption of US dollar transfers to Iraq has been confirmed.
England Test captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, effective after the ongoing third Test against New Zealand. The 35-year-old all-rounder, a key figure in England's 2019 World Cup win and 2022 T20 World Cup triumph, made the announcement during the match at Trent Bridge. The decision comes after Stokes was dropped for the second Test following a disciplinary issue.
Austria and Algeria advanced to the World Cup knockout stages after a dramatic 3-3 draw, with Austria coach Ralf Rangnick rejecting suggestions of collusion. The result eliminated Iran, and both teams benefited from a draw that was enough to progress.
A skydiving plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Nancy in eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people aboard, including five instructors, five students, and the pilot. Officials described the crash as the country's deadliest general aviation accident, and an investigation is underway.
The US and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to halt active hostilities, with a 60-day window for formal negotiations. The deal, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, lifts the US naval blockade and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts remain divided on whether it represents a genuine step toward peace or a temporary intermission.
A helicopter operated by Saudi state oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, eastern Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 Saudi citizens on board. The Saudi Press Agency reported the incident and said an investigation is underway. Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings at the nearby terminal on Friday after a nearly four-month pause.
A civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed near Tomblaine in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, including five students and five instructors. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's ousted former prime minister, has said she will return to the country this year, defying a death sentence handed down in absentia. Her planned return, possibly with senior Awami League officials, could unsettle Bangladeshi politics and affect relations with India.
The United States and Iran have exchanged new rounds of strikes, threatening a fragile ceasefire and raising concerns about the stability of the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides blame each other for violating the interim agreement, while diplomatic efforts to de-escalate continue.
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered the closure of major media outlets owned by Nation Media Group, including the Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, citing his belief that he does not support a free press. The move has triggered international condemnation and raised concerns about press freedom in the country.