- 3d ago
China overtakes US in global popularity for first time in two decades, Pew survey shows
A Pew Research Center survey of 36 countries finds China now viewed more favorably than the United States for the first time in two decades, with Xi Jinping trusted more than Donald Trump in 22 nations.
- 3d ago
White House suspends teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez after he bet on Trump's speeches using advance access, earning over $100,000
Gabriel Perez, who operated Donald Trump's teleprompter since 2016, is under CFTC investigation after Kalshi flagged suspicious trades on mention markets tied to the president's addresses, including the State of the Union.
- 6d ago
Venezuela quake deaths exceed 4,500, monthly inflation doubles to 13.8%, oil output spared
Nearly three weeks after twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck Venezuela on June 24, the confirmed death toll has climbed past 4,500 while economic pressures intensify and a political reshuffle alters the cabinet.
- Jul 10
Cuba's grid collapses again, marking fourth nationwide blackout of 2026 amid US oil embargo
The island's power system went dark on Friday, just days after a previous outage left millions without electricity and sparked street protests in Havana.
- Jul 10
Goldman Sachs bans staff from prediction market bets on finance and politics, allowing only sports and entertainment wagers
Goldman Sachs has told employees they may only bet on sports and entertainment on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, citing compliance risks from wagers on elections, interest rates and other events.
- Jul 6
Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez moves to sue Aldama over PDVSA envelope claims, hires former judge Garzón
The interim president of Venezuela has filed a pre-lawsuit conciliation request in Madrid, accusing businessman Víctor de Aldama of defamation for saying she handed him a PDVSA envelope linked to alleged illegal PSOE financing.
- Jul 5
Trump uses 250th July 4 to tout American exceptionalism as poll reveals record-low pride
On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, President Donald Trump addressed crowds at Mount Rushmore and Washington, while a Gallup survey showed only 33% of Americans feel proud of their country, a historic low.
- Jul 3
US blocks María Corina Machado's return to Venezuela after twin earthquakes kill more than 2,500
The Trump administration forced a private jet carrying Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to turn back mid-flight, fearing her return could destabilize the country after the June 24 twin earthquakes that killed over 2,500 people and injured 12,400.
- Jul 3
Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 4,490 as 19,500 shelter in camps and aid efforts intensify
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirmed the updated toll on Sunday, 18 days after two powerful tremors struck the coastal state of La Guaira and Caracas, leaving nearly 18,000 homeless.
- Jul 1
Venezuelans take rescue into own hands as official response lags after quakes kill 1,719
Local volunteers lead the search for survivors after two powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuela's northern coast, while international teams race against time. The death toll has reached 1,719, with over 5,000 injured and tens of thousands missing.
- Jul 1
US deploys 900 troops to Venezuela as earthquake death toll nears 2,000 and families accuse government of neglect
More than 900 US military personnel are on the ground in Venezuela supporting search-and-rescue operations after twin earthquakes killed nearly 2,000 people, as families accuse the government of a slow response.
- Jun 30
Venezuela's earthquake death toll climbs to 1,943 as rescue hopes dwindle; over 60,000 missing
Six days after twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, the official death toll has reached 1,943 and the number of people pulled alive from rubble each day has dropped to single digits, with more than 60,000 still unaccounted for.
- Jun 30
Complutense suspends Podemos co-founder Monedero for one year over sexist harassment, which he denies and appeals
The Complutense University of Madrid has suspended Juan Carlos Monedero, professor and co-founder of Podemos, for one year for a 'very serious' sexist harassment offence. Monedero denies the conduct, says the process violated his rights, and has taken the case to court.
- Jun 30
Opposition leader and Nobel laureate Machado says Venezuela blocked her flight home after deadly earthquakes
Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said the Venezuelan government closed commercial airspace to prevent her from returning after twin earthquakes that killed more than 1,700 people. The United States declined to support her travel plans, exposing divisions in Washington.
- Jun 29
Deportees among dead as Venezuela quake toll hits 1,719, survivor found after 106 hours
Five days after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes devastated La Guaira, the official death toll has reached 1,719, with over 15,000 displaced. Among the victims were deported Venezuelans whose hotel collapsed; a 21-year-old man was pulled alive from rubble after 106 hours.
- Jun 28
Exiled Nobel laureate María Corina Machado says 'the time has come' to return to Venezuela, but Trump aides call it a political maneuver
Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel laureate María Corina Machado announced she will return 'very soon' after last week's deadly quakes. Two US officials told the New York Times her repeated requests for help were 'inopportune' and one called them a political maneuver.
- Jun 27
Death toll climbs to 920 after twin earthquakes rock Venezuela, over 50,000 still missing
Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 920 people and leaving more than 50,000 missing, as international rescue teams scramble to find survivors amid widespread destruction.
- Jun 24
International rescue teams arrive in Venezuela as twin earthquakes kill more than 900 and aftershocks collapse bridge
Seventeen flights carrying 1,600 rescue personnel have landed in Venezuela, with 25 more expected within 24 hours, as authorities race to find survivors of the twin quakes that killed over 900 people on June 24.
- Jun 24
Meta builds prediction market app 'Arena' to challenge Polymarket and Kalshi, starting with points not cash
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has directed a small team to build a standalone prediction market app called Arena, initially using a points system rather than real money, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
- Jun 22
Right-wing outsider De La Espriella wins Colombia's presidency by razor-thin margin
Right-wing populist Abelardo De La Espriella has won Colombia's presidential runoff by a margin of less than one percentage point, preliminary results show, adding the country to a growing list of Latin American nations turning to political outsiders.
