QtrendsA devastating earthquake in Venezuela has shifted from rescue to body recovery, with survivors pulling victims from rubble days later. The murder case against Charlie Kirk's alleged killer moves forward as prosecutors present evidence in court. US President Donald Trump confirmed he personally asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, sparking debate over political interference in sports. FIFA ultimately lifted Balogun's ban. Iran held funerals for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the ongoing conflict, as massive crowds mourned in Tehran.
Rescue operations in Venezuela have wound down as the focus turns to recovering bodies from the devastating earthquake. Survivors describe being trapped for up to 60 hours under rubble. A Venezuelan national guard member was pulled alive after eight days. The scale of destruction has overwhelmed local authorities, with communities left to handle recovery largely on their own.
US prosecutors laid out evidence against the alleged killer of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in a preliminary hearing. Kirk's family attended the hearing as video evidence was presented. The case has drawn significant attention given Kirk's prominence in American political media.
US President Donald Trump confirmed he personally intervened with FIFA after American soccer star Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card suspension. Trump offered his most detailed account yet of the phone call with FIFA officials. The intervention sparked debate among fans and pundits about the appropriateness of political involvement in international sports governance.
FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension, allowing the US striker to play against Belgium. The decision came after Trump's intervention and amid controversy over FIFA's eligibility rules. Critics point to inconsistent application of regulations, citing historical cases like Garrincha and political precedents.
Iran held days-long funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the ongoing war. Massive crowds filled Tehran for the funeral procession. Khamenei's other sons appeared publicly while the new supreme leader remains in hiding amid security concerns. Iran also reappointed a familiar face to a powerful position during the proceedings.