QtrendsWorld Cup shockers: Paraguay eliminates Germany, Morocco knocks out Netherlands on penalties. Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts intensify amid government backlash. Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in US for fraud. US Supreme Court delivers mixed rulings for Trump on election and immunity cases. Europe faces deadly heatwave with record temperatures causing approximately 1,000 additional deaths in France.
Paraguay eliminated Germany and Morocco knocked out the Netherlands in a dramatic day of World Cup action. Morocco beat the Netherlands in a last-32 penalty shootout, continuing their remarkable run. Brazil also progressed as Germany and Japan exited the tournament. The results have reshaped the knockout stage bracket.
A series of earthquakes in Venezuela has caused visible shoreline shifts in Trinidad and triggered a frantic search for survivors. Citizens are accusing the government of negligence in its disaster response. The deadly quakes are putting the U.S.-backed Maduro government to the test as rescue efforts continue against the clock.
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui has been sentenced to 30 years in a U.S. prison for a massive fraud conviction. The Chinese tycoon was found guilty of defrauding investors in a scheme that prosecutors called one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed Donald Trump a defeat on an election-related case but also delivered key wins, creating a mixed outcome. In a dramatic day at the Court, Trump received one major win alongside at least three losses. The Court also issued a ruling that leaves the Federal Reserve vulnerable to executive pressure.
France has recorded approximately 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records. Climate change is being blamed for the spike in heat-related fatalities. Experts question Europe's capacity to adapt, noting that air conditioning alone cannot solve the crisis as heatwaves grow more frequent and intense.