Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds
CARACAS, July 8 – The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday. Read More
FIFA probes racist abuse targeting US streamer IShowSpeed
FIFA said it was made aware of an incident that took place on July 3. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 9, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 9, 2026. Read More
Chinese fraudster Guo Wengui jailed for 30 years appeals US sentence
Guo was found guilty of fraud and various securities offences, wire fraud and money laundering. Read More
Court rejects Trump request to restore his name to Kennedy Center
Trump’s name was taken off of the Washington building housing the performing arts venue in June. Read More
Eleven more Trump deportees arrive in Eswatini from the United States, lawyer says
JOHANNESBURG, July 8 – Eleven more migrants deported by the Trump administration under a policy of sending them to third countries arrived in Eswatini from the United States on Wednesday,…
NATO’s Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump ‘quarrel’
ANKARA, July 8 – Disputes between U.S. President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders showed the alliance’s democratic strength and should serve as a lesson for Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
Venezuelan fashion workshop swaps gowns for body bags after deadly earthquakes
MARACAY, Venezuela, July 8 – Seated in his office alongside sketches of elegant dresses, fashion designer Efrain Mogollon starts the workday in Venezuela like any other. Read More
Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance
TEL AVIV, July 8 – Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat weighing a 2028 U.S. presidential run, said on Wednesday that Israel risks jeopardizing its alliance with Washington unless it changes course…
Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes
MOSCOW, July 8 – Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone…