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Delcy Rodríguez’s Venezuela is in such dire straits she can’t afford to reject aid from either friends or foes
June 29, 2026
Delcy Rodríguez’s Venezuela is in such dire straits she can’t afford to reject aid from either friends or foes
Four hours after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela’s northern coast and the capital of Caracas, El Salvador’s President Nayib…
Canada grabs a late winner to eliminate South Africa in opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32
June 29, 2026
Canada grabs a late winner to eliminate South Africa in opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32
A late second-half goal from Stephen Eustáquio allowed Canada to inch past South Africa in the opening game of the…
France reports nearly 1,000 more deaths than usual due to searing heatwave
June 29, 2026
France reports nearly 1,000 more deaths than usual due to searing heatwave
French health authorities announced on Sunday that at least 1,000 more people have died than usual since Wednesday due to…
Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets
June 28, 2026
Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets
Reuters — Uganda’s military chief, who is also the president’s son, said on Sunday he had ordered the closure of two…
Peruvians say they were promised jobs in Russia, but landed on the front lines in Ukraine
June 28, 2026
Peruvians say they were promised jobs in Russia, but landed on the front lines in Ukraine
The last time Norma saw her son was in late January, when she dropped him off at an airport in…
European heat wave brings in cool cash for Asian air-conditioner makers as sales surge
June 27, 2026
European heat wave brings in cool cash for Asian air-conditioner makers as sales surge
Seoul / Beijing Reuters — As Europe sweats through record-breaking temperatures, Asian makers of air conditioners, like South Korea’s Samsung Electronics,…
Harry and Meghan accept King’s invitation to stay in royal residence during upcoming UK visit
June 27, 2026
Harry and Meghan accept King’s invitation to stay in royal residence during upcoming UK visit
London — Prince Harry and Meghan will stay in royal residence next month during their first trip to the United Kingdom…
A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.
June 27, 2026
A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.
On Friday afternoon a small plane appeared to evade some of the world’s strictest aviation controls and slam into the…
Power outages, fuel bans and no summer camps: Crimea placed under state of emergency as Ukraine steps up pressure on Putin
June 27, 2026
Power outages, fuel bans and no summer camps: Crimea placed under state of emergency as Ukraine steps up pressure on Putin
Russian-installed authorities declared a state of emergency in Crimea on Friday, as repeated, intensified Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula lead…
Analysis: These two new economic numbers blew a hole in Trump’s rosy narrative
June 27, 2026
Analysis: These two new economic numbers blew a hole in Trump’s rosy narrative
Two new pieces of economic data, one released Thursday and one released Friday, blew another hole in President Donald Trump’s…