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  • Jul 6

    Venezuela earthquake rescue winds down as death toll passes 3,300 and 50,000 remain missing

    International rescue teams are withdrawing from Venezuela nearly two weeks after a double earthquake killed at least 3,342 people. The UN estimates over 50,000 remain missing, and the focus shifts to humanitarian aid for survivors.

  • Jul 2

    Venezuela mourns 2,295 dead as rescuers race to free man trapped for seven days after twin quakes

    Interim president Delcy Rodríguez declared seven days of national mourning after twin earthquakes killed at least 2,295 people, while rescuers from seven countries work to extract a 43-year-old security guard found alive after a week under rubble.

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Ceuta, Flores and burning Fens

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The past half-day brought a grim tour of state capacity: borders sealed, towns evacuated, airports closed and search teams digging through rubble. Wars also widened their economic shadow, while diplomacy tried to turn prisoner releases into political capital.

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The US under Trump: second term

German direct investment in the US dropped by 65% in the first half of 2026, reflecting a tangible economic consequence of the ongoing trade and alliance pressures.

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