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Nearly a week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the official death toll has risen to 1,943 and injuries nearly doubled to 10,571, according to a senior lawmaker. Aid groups warn the healthcare system is overwhelmed, while the WHO flags risks of disease outbreaks and UNICEF reports 680,000 children need assistance.
A Guardian Essential poll indicates One Nation's primary vote has fallen two points to 26%, with Australians rejecting key policies such as shutting down SBS and ending multiculturalism. Labor has bounced back slightly, though politicians caution against overreading the polls.
Jamaican officials are set to travel to the UK in September to formally petition King Charles for legal guidance on their slavery reparations claim against Britain. The Caricom Reparations Commission has also called for the return of the British Virgin Islands and for decolonisation of remaining overseas territories.
A three-year-old boy was pulled alive from rubble six days after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, offering a rare moment of hope amid a deepening humanitarian crisis. The death toll remains contested, with reports ranging from 1,719 to 2,295, while the UN warns of urgent needs for food and shelter.
The Islamabad High Court has reserved its verdict on the maintainability of petitions challenging the alleged solitary confinement of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The petitions, filed by their relatives, allege inhumane detention conditions, while the National Accountability Bureau denies the claims.
Germany's domestic intelligence agency BfV reported that the number of AfD members with potential for right-wing extremism rose by 40% in 2025, reaching 28,000. The annual report also highlighted growing threats from foreign powers, particularly Russia, and noted that right-wing extremism remains a larger threat than far-left extremism.
Rosatom reports completed construction work and ongoing cold hydrostatic tests at the first unit of Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear plant, with the launch targeted for 2026. The company also highlights the project's contribution to Turkey's climate goals and its plans for COP31.
South Africa has deployed police and military personnel nationwide as anti-immigration groups, led by March and March, hold protests demanding undocumented foreigners leave by June 30. Officials urge peaceful demonstrations, while UN and Amnesty International express concern over potential violence.
A US deportation flight arrived in Venezuela hours before twin earthquakes struck, leaving more than 100 deportees trapped in a collapsed hotel. Survivors describe desperate escapes, while families search for missing loved ones amid a death toll exceeding 1,700.
As a global housing crisis deepens, affecting billions, governments in the US, Europe, and the UK are taking steps to address affordability. Al Jazeera reports on the scale of the problem, the policy responses, and the debate over whether housing is a basic need or a financial asset.
Turkey and Syria condemned Israeli incursions and shelling in southern Syria after an attack in the village of Abdin forced families to flee. Israel said it killed armed terrorists, while the Syrian Sijil Center documented nearly 300 Israeli operations in June.
Nabih Berri, Lebanon's Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally, denounced the US-brokered agreement with Israel, warning it could divide the country and vowing to block its approval in parliament. The deal, signed Friday, aims to gradually restore Lebanese sovereignty and disarm non-state groups, but Hezbollah has rejected it as a surrender.
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock hit northern Venezuela, causing fresh panic in Caracas and La Guaira, while rescue crews continue searching for survivors. The death toll from last week's twin earthquakes stands at around 1,450, with tens of thousands still missing and international aid pouring in.
Uganda's army chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the military shutdown of Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, and Spark TV, drawing widespread condemnation from press freedom groups. The media houses remained under military siege, with the Federation of African Journalists demanding their immediate reopening.
Israel's Cabinet and parliament have formally recognised the World War I massacres of Armenians as genocide, a move widely seen as a rebuke to Turkey amid deteriorating ties. The decision, which must still be ratified by parliament, has drawn criticism from Azerbaijan and scepticism in Armenia.
Syria's foreign ministry condemned Israeli incursions and artillery shelling in the southern provinces of Quneitra and Daraa, calling it a blatant violation of sovereignty. Residents briefly fled the village of Abidin overnight after Israeli forces advanced and opened fire. The Israeli military said it killed several armed terrorists in its self-declared security zone.
Rescue teams in Venezuela are in a race against time to find survivors after twin earthquakes killed at least 1,450 people, with hopes fading as the 72-hour rescue window passes. International aid pledges from the EU and China arrive as the government faces criticism over its response.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement on June 26, aiming to end the conflict and restore Lebanese sovereignty. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the deal as a "surrender of sovereignty," and protests erupted in Beirut, underscoring the challenges of implementation.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to at least 1,450, with tens of thousands still missing. Rescue crews, including international teams, are racing against time after the critical 72-hour window closed, though some survivors have been pulled from the rubble.
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.