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Two quakes, one boiling continent

Quakes batter Venezuela as heat strains Europe and courts reshape migration policy

The last half-day brought the sort of news that makes crisis managers reach for old checklists and new maps. Venezuela counted the early dead after twin earthquakes, Europe shut classrooms and train lines in record heat, and Washington’s courts gave Donald Trump a sharper immigration tool.

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7.1-magnitude earthquake in Venezuela
Death toll rises to 164 with 971 injured after consecutive 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes strike, as rescuers search for survivors in Caracas and La Guaira.
Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Beirut
Attacked cargo ship forces UN to pause Strait of Hormuz evacuation operations, halting maritime coordination measures amid escalating regional tensions.
Chris Evert cancer recurrence
Announces her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, forcing her to miss Wimbledon commentary duties to undergo chemotherapy.

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The Middle East after Gaza

Iran's attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz and the subsequent UN evacuation suspension represent a direct challenge to the fragile regional de-escalation efforts and maritime security.

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Fire forces Fusion Festival evacuation

Disasters·High·Reported 2h 17m ago·Updated 1h 22m ago

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Fire forces Fusion Festival evacuation
Resumes the festival after fire crews contained the blaze. Organizers confirmed the event continues following the earlier evacuation of 40,000 guests.

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