Venezuelans dig for earthquake survivors as 72-hour rescue window nears end
At least 920 people are confirmed dead and more than 51,000 missing after two quakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase – Al Jazeera
- Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase Al Jazeera
- Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested Reuters
- Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase The Guardian
- Thai teenager's father 'deeply saddened' as Australian charged with murder Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- ‘Everything about him was slow’: Inside the quiet Thai life of suitcase murder suspect SMH.com.au
US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
Iran accuses the US of violating their deal and says it struck targets linked to American forces in response.
Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase
Suspect was stopped at Bangkok's main airport as he allegedly tried to fly home.
Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east
Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic relations with France, once a key ally – AP News
Somali intelligence helps US arrest alleged leader of Minnesota fraud
US prosecutors reach into Somalia for a suspect in US fraud case.
Iran war day 120: Tehran condemns US strikes, says it violates MoU
US says it targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations while IRGC said it hit US military sites in the region.
Who profits from Africa’s gold?
African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad.
Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament
A double strike from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard against New Zealand carried Belgium to top of Group G, ahead of Egypt.
Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests
Exclusive: Researchers call for urgent investigation of risks to babies of tablets, smartphones and other digital devices
Screen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two has been linked with long-term negative effects on health and quality of life and should be avoided, according to a landmark study.
It warns that using screens during that period may lead to wide-ranging developmental concerns and calls for further urgent investigation of the risks smartphones, tablets and other digital devices pose to infants.
Continue reading...Iran and US trade blame for attacks, threatening fragile ceasefire
Vance warned 'violence will be met with violence' while the IRGC says future responses to aggression will be 'broader'.
Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule?
Cape Verde's stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw
Egypt finish second with five points in Group G, while Iran finish third with three points.
Fishermen capture the moment earthquake hits Venezuelan coast
Fishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela’s La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.
How Phones Alerted Millions Before Quakes Shook Venezuela – The New York Times
- How Phones Alerted Millions Before Quakes Shook Venezuela The New York Times
- What to know about earthquake early warning systems AP News
- How some Venezuelans' smartphones warned of quake Dawn
- How Technology Is Helping Venezuelans To Deal with the Disaster Caracas Chronicles
- Android Phones Warned Millions Before Venezuela’s Massive Earthquake; Apple CEO Confirms Aid Shipment Android Headlines
Prosecutors in England and Wales expect rise in domestic abuse during World Cup
CPS urges victims to go to police, saying they will be taken seriously and it ‘won’t hesitate’ to bring abusers to justice
Prosecutors in England and Wales are expecting incidents of domestic abuse to increase during the men’s World Cup, and have urged victims to come forward, saying those responsible “will be held accountable”.
“We often see more domestic abuse cases around major football tournaments like these,” the CPS national stalking lead, Olivia Rose, said. “The point that we want to get across is that those responsible will be held accountable, and that we won’t hesitate to bring them to justice.”
Continue reading...Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown
As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment?
Continue reading...Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts
Cape Verde erupted in celebration after the national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage and made history.
US strikes on Iran test fragile ceasefire
The US has struck Iran for the first time since the two sides reached a Memorandum of Understanding on June 17.