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Venezuela Struck by Devastating Earthquakes
Two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, causing widespread building collapses and casualties. The strongest seismic activity in over a century devastated Caracas.
Market Volatility as AI Enthusiasm Cools
Global stock markets declined as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence weakened. Commodity prices fell, particularly crude oil, pressuring energy stocks.
Zelenskyy skips Poland conference over military unit naming
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declined to attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Poland, amid tensions over his naming of a military unit after one blamed for killing tens of thousands of Poles during World War II. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko will lead the Ukrainian delegation instead.
EU holds closed-door talks with Taliban on deportations
The European Commission held the first official talks with Taliban representatives in Brussels, with delegations from fifteen EU member states attending. The discussions focused on facilitating the return of failed Afghan asylum seekers to Afghanistan, though the talks drew criticism from human rights organizations.
Portugal thrashes Uzbekistan with Ronaldo brace
Portugal dominated Uzbekistan 5-0 in their World Cup Group K encounter, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice. The 41-year-old made history by becoming the first player to score in six separate World Cups.
Alan Greenspan, Fed Chief for Nearly Two Decades, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, who led the Federal Reserve under four U.S. presidents from 1987 to 2006, has died at age 100. The influential economist was credited with guiding the U.S. economy through major crises, though his light-touch regulatory philosophy was later blamed for contributing to the 2008 financial collapse.
Croatia beats Panama in World Cup Group Match
Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in their World Cup Group L clash, with substitute Ante Budimir scoring the decisive goal in the second half. The victory gives Croatia three crucial points and eliminates Panama from the tournament, while Luka Modric celebrated his 200th international appearance.
England Struggles Past Ghana in World Cup Group Stage
England failed to impress against Ghana in their World Cup group match, struggling to create quality scoring opportunities. The match showcased Ghana's determined defensive approach against the tournament favorites.
U.S. Senate Votes to Restrict Trump's Iran War Authority
The U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution limiting the president's ability to wage military action against Iran without congressional approval. The symbolic vote included support from four Republicans alongside nearly all Democrats.
NATO Chief Backs Trump's Iran Approach While Addressing Tensions
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed support for U.S. President Trump's Iran strategy while addressing the president's frustration with NATO allies. The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic tensions in the Middle East.
Britain Reflects on Lost Decade After Brexit Vote
Ten years after the historic Brexit referendum of June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom assesses the economic and political consequences of leaving the European Union. Analysts describe the decade as a period of lost opportunity and economic stagnation.
Trump to Present World Cup Trophy in New Jersey
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where he will present the trophy to the winning team. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Trump's attendance and indicated they would oversee the ceremony together.
German Government Proposes Pension System Overhaul
Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to implement all recommendations from an expert commission on pension reform despite significant political resistance. The proposal signals major changes to Germany's statutory pension system.
Train Radio System Failure Paralyzes German Rail Network
A nationwide radio communication system outage brought most German train traffic to a standstill on Tuesday evening. Numerous trains were forced to suspend operations or divert to nearby stations as railway operators worked to restore service.