Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 1,430 amid humanitarian crisis
A devastating earthquake in Venezuela has killed at least 1,430 people, with rescue crews still searching for survivors in the rubble. Frustration is mounting among Venezuelans who blame the government for a slow and inadequate response. The disaster poses a major test for the US-backed government's ability to manage a worsening humanitarian crisis. Chinese Venezuelans have also rallied to support relief efforts. International attention is increasingly shifting toward the scale of the humanitarian emergency.
Paraguay have pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, defeating four-time champions Germany in a penalty shootout to advance to the round of 16. The match ended in a dramatic shootout after a tightly contested draw, sending the German team home early. The result has sent shockwaves through the tournament and is being hailed as a landmark moment for Paraguayan football. Analysts are calling it one of the all-time great World Cup surprises.
Morocco took control of a tense and feisty last-32 World Cup match against the Netherlands, putting the Dutch on the back foot. The match has drawn significant attention as both teams fight for a spot in the round of 16. Morocco's aggressive, high-energy play has kept the Netherlands struggling to find their rhythm. The outcome remains uncertain in what analysts describe as a captivating knockout clash.
Keiko Fujimori has secured more than half of the votes in Peru's presidential election, clinching a decisive victory. Her win marks another shift to the right in Latin American politics. Fujimori, the daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, has long been a polarizing figure in Peruvian politics. The result is expected to reshape Peru's domestic and foreign policy direction.