Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Switzerland and Canada sealed their place in the last 32.
Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit.
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Technology
BRUSSELS, BE / ACCESS Newswire / June 25, 2026 / Hydrosat, the leading provider of thermal infrared satellite data and AI-powered analytics, and JSC "NC "Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary" (JSC "NC "KGS"), Kazakhstan's national space company, announced the signing of a Joint Activity Agreement during a ceremony held in Brussels on 23 June 2026. The agreement establishes the framework for a national-scale program to digitize water resources management using satellite-based thermal analytics and AI, with the potential to expand across Central Asia.
June 25, 2026
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Bosnia-Herzegovina are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match on Wednesday.
June 24, 2026
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Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Canada as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds.
June 24, 2026
Oil prices retreated Wednesday to their lowest levels since the start of US-Iran war while tech shares continued to show weakness on a mixed day for global stocks.
June 24, 2026
The epicentre of global jihadism is today firmly planted in Africa's Sahel, where extremists are steadily expanding beyond the rural areas where they first sprang roots, killing thousands, roiling governments and sowing terror.
June 24, 2026
Sports
Nelly Korda is chasing her third straight major at the Women's PGA Championship, but the world number one says she won't be focusing on her chance of the rare feat.
June 24, 2026
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President Donald Trump jolted Republicans during a fiery appearance at the US Capitol on Wednesday, scrapping a housing bill signing ceremony and clashing behind closed doors with a party rebel who challenged him over the Iran war.
Zimbabwe's Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved controversial constitutional amendments that would keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030, giving the changes full parliamentary support after earlier consent from the lower house.
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he's still digesting the radical overhaul planned for the PGA Tour but believes elite golf in the United States is "heading in the right direction".
Christian Pulisic said Wednesday he has recovered from his calf injury and the United States are eager for a third straight World Cup win against Turkey to take momentum into the knockout rounds.
June 24, 2026
Politics
Three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for Congress on Tuesday, underlining the surge of the left in US politics as Democrats grow disillusioned with the party establishment.
June 24, 2026
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The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, which sparked international alarm, should be formally declared over on July 2, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday.
Britain's Jack Draper continued his promising start under the guidance of three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray with a straight sets victory over compatriot Jack Pinnington Jones in the ATP Eastbourne tournament on Wednesday.
Hong Kong police have arrested two people for allegedly selling items "with seditious intent", authorities said early Thursday, with local outlets reporting one of the items was a biography of jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai.
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte said the European champions must be wary of an onslaught from Uruguay as Marcelo Bielsa's side aim to avoid an embarrassing early World Cup exit.
June 24, 2026
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