In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela’s modern history
Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.
In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela’s modern history
Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.
Chinese dissident who fled by dinghy to South Korea arrives in Canada, his friend says – AP News
Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled
Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across Europe
Thunderstorms have caused severe delays to hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, leaving passengers stuck on grounded planes for hours in the scorching heat.
Overnight, downpours and thunderstorms lit up the skies of London after back-to-back days of 30C-plus weather as the UK and much of Europe experienced a record-breaking heatwave.
Continue reading...Beijing investigating rare light aircraft crash which killed pilot, injured 13 – Reuters
- Beijing investigating rare light aircraft crash which killed pilot, injured 13 Reuters
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Children embrace Cornish language as it enjoys ‘remarkable resurgence’
Go Cornish Celebration engages younger generation as council finalises strategy to boost everyday use of Kernewek
Seven-year-old Albie, a pupil at Trewirgie infants’ school in Redruth, did not hesitate when asked why he liked learning Kernewek, the Cornish language.
“We used to talk this way in the old days,” he said. “And I like speaking now. I enjoy the songs we sing, the Cornish books we read, all the words. It’s fun.”
Continue reading...Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble
Two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela within seconds of each other on Wednesday, killing at least 920 people.
Australia to double penalty for social media ban breaches to $99m as tech giants accused of ‘not doing enough’
Prime minister Anthony Albanese says too many children still on platforms but he is ‘heartened’ by world-leading law
Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown
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The federal government will double the penalty for breaches of Australia’s youth social media ban to $99m, arguing tech companies are “not doing enough” to keep children off harmful social media sites.
And the eSafety commissioner, now investigating potential breaches of the law by Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, will have its information-gathering powers strengthened under proposed further reforms.
Continue reading...Childhood interrupted: Family awaits justice 8 years after baby was raped
A Delhi family is trapped between a stalled legal system, fraught family ties, and the struggle to protect their child.
Exclusive: Infiltrating Myanmar’s scam syndicates
101 East goes undercover to expose the playbook of Myanmar’s notorious scam industry.
No school, living in a tent, but it’s exam time in Gaza
Dana Shabat, 18, has to walk an hour every day to go to a cafe to take her high school exams in the Gaza Strip.
Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies – AP News
- Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies AP News
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- Andy Burnham’s long coup: the chaotic year-long project to return him to Westminster The Guardian
Ronaldo, Portugal play Colombia in World Cup: Prediction, kickoff, schedule
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Luis Diaz's Colombia clash in Miami, with both sides vying for the top spot in Group K.
Ukrainian MiG-29 crashes during combat mission, Air Force says, pilot ejects safely – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukrainian MiG-29 crashes during combat mission, Air Force says, pilot ejects safely The Kyiv Independent
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- Pilot ejects in Ukrainian jet fighter crash Yahoo
- Ukrainian MiG-29 Crashed in Poltava Region — Pilot Ejected Мілітарний
Trump’s Board of Peace plans to grant itself sweeping immunity, documents show – The Guardian
- Trump’s Board of Peace plans to grant itself sweeping immunity, documents show The Guardian
- Exclusive: Internal Documents Show Trump’s “Board of Peace“ Moving to Crush Palestinian Self-Determination Drop Site News
- The world may not like Trump’s Gaza plan — but there is no alternative Financial Times
- The Peace Board: Can Money and Muscle Forge Peace? ORF Middle East
- Letter: Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ offers no reason to be cheerful Financial Times
Could Israel’s coming election see an end to Netanyahu’s political career?
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting political, legal and US pressure ahead of crucial elections.
US, Iran trade strikes: What to know, will it unravel the MoU?
As the latest confrontations are aimed at control of the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say the deal is at risk of collapse.
China and Russia Send More Than 10 Military Aircraft Into South Korea’s Air Defense Zone – UNITED24 Media
- China and Russia Send More Than 10 Military Aircraft Into South Korea’s Air Defense Zone UNITED24 Media
- China, Russia Conduct Joint Air Patrol Across Regional Seas Bloomberg.com
- Chinese and Russian bombers and fighter jets stage joint patrol near Japan The Japan Times
- China and Russia Jointly Deploy Strategic Bombers For Operations Near U.S. Bases in Korea and Japan Military Watch Magazine
- Chinese, Russian air forces carry out joint patrol chinadailyhk