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Makeshift hospitals have sprung up in La Guaira after thousands were injured in the June 24 twin earthquakes in Venezuela

Fighting infectious diseases

McDonald's, bus station convert into Venezuela quake clinics

Independence Day fireworks go off over the National Mall in Washington, DC, as seen from the area of the US Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, on July 4, 2024

'Unforgettable' tribute

Trump's massive July 4 firework show raises health alarms

Workers secure a gas station ahead of the arrival of the forecasted Super Typhoon Bavi in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, on July 3, 2026.

'Super typhoon' Bavi heads for US Pacific islands

Mohamed Salah (L) stepped up third in the shootout for Egypt and scored a "Panenka" penalty

Under massive pressure

Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt pulls on her way to 75 in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final win over South Africa at the Oval

England seek end to Australia agony in Women's World Cup final

Peruvian president-elect Keiko Fujimori won the narrow leadership contest on her fourth attempt

Narrow victory confirmed

President-elect Fujimori hails 'new chapter' for Peru

Lahiru Udara hammered 188 for Sri Lanka on the opening day of second Test against West Indies

Maiden ton for Udara as Sri Lanka pile on the runs in 2nd Test

Norway star Erling Haaland has torched World Cup defences with five goals in three appearances

'Possible, but very difficult'

Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16

Search, rescue and recovery operations continued on Friday even as hopes of finding survivors dimmed

Up to 50,000 missing

Families demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims

Novak Djokovic dives for a winner against the floored Arthur Rinderknech at Wimbledon

Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon

Michelle Bolsonaro (L), wife of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, alongside Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, attend the swearing-in of Judge Nunes Marques as President of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in Brasilia on May 12, 2026

Political bombshell

In Brazil, Bolsonaro family airs feud ahead of elections

Former Tottenham and Nottingham Forest coach Ange Postecoglou says he is 'not done yet'

Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes at the start of the Middle East war

Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather

The Statue of Liberty is illuminated during the "Liberty Lights" event celebrating the 250th anniversary of US independence

250th anniversary

Statue of Liberty dazzles with lasers, music for US anniversary

A handout picture released by Jess Lowe Photography on April 19, 2019 and taken in May 2017 shows journalist and author Lyra McKee

Justice 'completely failed' family

Three acquitted of 2019 murder of N.Irish journalist Lyra McKee

The thousands gathered at the field are desperate to get home

Following violent protests

Thousands more head for South Africa's borders

Australia's Ellyse Perry sweeps against India in T20 Women's World Cup match at Lord's

Australia upbeat about 'ultimate professional' Perry's fitness for World Cup final

Crysencio Summerville was among those who received abuse for his penalty miss

Dutch FA to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit

France residents without blinds scrambled to cover their windows with survival blankets

Mainly people aged 45 and over

France deaths rose by 30% during heatwave

Ukraine has been fighting off Russia's invasion since 2022

70 billion in aid

Ukraine backers to vow major support at NATO summit

Battling Chinese competition and US tariffs, Mercedes-Benz's profits have fallen sharply

Cost-saving plans

Mercedes demos set stage for wave of German auto protests

Beating the heat

Frozen fruit and cold showers help animals cope at Madrid Zoo

El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, sits on a key route linking RSF-held areas in the western Darfur region to army-controlled regions in the east

Imminent paramilitary assault

UN issues 'red alert' over 'catastrophe' in Sudan's El-Obeid

Hiker injured in Germany

Luxembourg Air Rescue helicopter called to Idar Oberstein

One study found there were 792,000 abortions in a single year in Kenya

Kenya's abortion taboo is killing thousands of women

El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean

Between July and September

El Nino set to be 'strong', UN warns

Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes at the start of the Middle East war

Official ceremony

Iranian leaders pay respects to supreme leader as Tehran prepares for funeral

Tragedy near Longwy

Investigation launched after teen found dead in Gorcy

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