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Thousands feared dead after Venezuela quakes

CARACAS - Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting ‌off powerful aftershocks.

Bangkok Post

Scottish govt to introduce bill allowing migrants with temporary UK status to contest council polls

The Scottish Government plans to introduce fresh legislation that would allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, after identifying a gap in electoral laws passed last year, Daily Mail reported.

The Times of India

‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’: Trump offers first comments on Andy Burnham

The US president told reporters the former Manchester mayor ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration

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Judge orders Trump administration to explain tarp obscuring Kennedy Center

White House must report by 31 July on purpose of tarp installed while Trump’s name was stripped from building

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy doing ‘pretty well’ against Russia, declares Trump

Ukrainian president ‘holding his own’ in war, says US leader, as German chancellor flags ‘strong signal of support’ to Kyiv from European allies. What we know on day 1,583

The Guardian - AU

Would-be physician assistants deterred by strict caps on US student loans

Advocates condemn change that caps loans at $20,500 a year – less than half median annual cost of PA program

The Guardian - US

Russia denies report of pressuring Belarus to deepen role in Ukraine war

Belarus served as a staging ground for Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, allowing Russian forces to launch their offensive from its territory. The conflict has now entered its fifth year. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly said in recent months that he believes Moscow is seeking to draw Belarus…

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Venezuela Earthquake Throws Caracas Into Chaos as Buildings Collapse, Stadium Shakes Mid-Game and Boat Is Tossed at Sea

Venezuela's capital, Caracas, was struck by devastating earthquakes, causing building collapses, airport closures, and widespread fear. Thousands are feared dead, with significant economic losses anticipated.

International Business Times UK

After Catastrophic Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, Here Are 22 Harrowing Clips That Reveal The Full Horror Of It

Alarming footage captured terrified residents scrambling for safety as two huge earthquakes hit Venezuela in less than a minute.

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EU investigates secret group chat between Zelensky and European leaders that ‘discussed how to deal with Trump’

The EU Commission rejected a request to publish details of the chat that contained Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

First Thing: Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela as death toll reaches 164

Buildings collapse after twin 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes. Plus, why apartment renters are facing a rising tide of fees

The Guardian - UK

Venezuela Declares Emergency As Twin Tremors Leave Nation Reeling and Searching

Twin earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela seconds apart, collapsing Caracas buildings. State of emergency declared; aftershocks and aid in focus.

Latin Times

Why Zohran Mamdani's big night as the Democratic party's new kingmaker matters for every Fortune 500 CEO in every city and state

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went three for three in Tuesday's primary elections. What happens next could be a sign for corporate America.

Fortune

Man dies after plunging nearly 600ft from Yosemite waterfall

Another visitor died at Nevada Fall in 2018 when they slipped and fell while trying to take a selfie

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New York City Council candidate is accused of forgery over AI-generated posts

A former New York City Council candidate has been charged with forgery over allegations he used artificial intelligence to post fake endorsements and news articles on social media

International Business Times UK

Earthquake Cluster Rocks Venezuela, California and Japan Within Seven Hours, Says USGS

Venezuela, California, and Japan experienced significant earthquakes within seven hours. Venezuela declared a state of calamity, while international support poured in. Experts confirm the quakes are unrelated.

The Times of India

Ex-British Airways pilot jailed for 8 years for raping 12-year-old girl he met on Instagram

An ex-British Airways pilot has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after admitting to raping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl he contacted through Instagram, BBC reported.

International Business Times UK

MAGA Mom Told Daughter She 'Doesn't Care' About Brown People — That Call Ended Their Relationship Forever

A woman shares her story of cutting ties with her pro-Trump parents after a heated argument about immigration, highlighting the emotional toll of political divisions within families.

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UK records over 50,000 missing illegal migrants, including 1,200 foreign offenders: Report

More than 50,000 illegal migrants, including around 1,200 foreign national offenders, have been recorded as missing from the UK's immigration system after failing to maintain contact with authorities, according to a report by The Telegraph.

International Business Times UK

'Completely Incompetent': Pentagon Slammed For Reinstating Flu Vaccine After Nearly 300 Fall Ill at Air Force Boot Camp

The Pentagon has reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations for recruits after a significant outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base, reversing a recent policy change aimed at promoting medical autonomy.

The Times of India

UAE grants visa-on-arrival to eligible Filipinos from June 25; entry fees start at Dh100

Filipino travellers now enjoy a simplified entry into the UAE with a new visa-on-arrival facility, effective June 25. Eligible passport holders with valid visas or residence permits from select countries can now obtain their UAE visa upon landing. This initiative, aimed at boosting tourism and business, reflects the strong bilateral…

International Business Times UK

Attackers Captured Final Moments of 17-Year-Old Louis Before He Died Days Later

French prosecutors have launched an investigation after a video of a fatal assault on a 17-year-old helped identify five suspects. The attack occurred at a construction site in Narbonne.

Bangkok Post

USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Co-hosts the United States and Germany will bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while the Netherlands and Japan look poised to join them in the last 32.

The Independent UK

Venezuela earthquake mapped: Death toll ‘could exceed 10,000’ after powerful twin tremors

At least 32 people confirmed dead and over 700 injured after back-to-back tremors collapse buildings

Radio France Internationale

Macron to host Meloni in Antibes as France and Italy seek closer ties

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the French seaside resort of Antibes, as the two leaders try to revive a relationship that has been marked by political differences.

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