QtrendsA Venezuelan earthquake survivor was rescued alive after eight days under rubble, hailed as a miracle. The Vatican formally excommunicated the ultra-conservative SSPX breakaway group, declaring schism. Russia launched massive drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 25 in one of the heaviest bombardments of the capital, as Ukraine struck back at Moscow's oil sector. Iran's claims about a foreign ship stuck in the Strait of Hormuz are disputed, with Gulf states facing pressure over the strategic waterway amid rising US-Iran tensions.
A Venezuelan security guard was pulled alive from a collapsed building basement eight days after twin earthquakes struck the country, in what officials and media are calling a miracle. The rescue came as search efforts were winding down and hopes had largely faded. The quakes caused widespread destruction across parts of Venezuela.
The Vatican has excommunicated the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), an ultra-conservative breakaway Catholic group, along with its bishops and priests, after they defied repeated warnings from Pope Leo. The move formalizes a schism and warns followers who remain with the group that they too face excommunication. The SSPX has long rejected the reforms of the Second Vatican Council.
Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Kyiv in recent months, combining drones and missiles in a massive assault that killed more than 20 people. The strikes hit residential areas and civilian infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital. Air defense systems intercepted some projectiles but many got through, causing significant damage.
A major Russian drone and missile attack killed at least 25 people in Kyiv, including in strikes on residential buildings. Meanwhile, Ukraine continued its long-range strikes on Russia's oil infrastructure, hitting multiple facilities. The dual escalation marks a significant intensification of the conflict on both sides.
Iran claims a foreign ship became stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, but AP News reports the vessel is actually linked to Tehran itself. The incident comes amid rising US-Iran tensions, with Gulf states caught in a bind over Iran's grip on the strategic waterway and discussions over US troop presence in the region. Analysts say the crisis could push Gulf countries to diversify their security alliances.