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Two powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck near Morón, Venezuela, on Wednesday evening, just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread building collapses, over 130 aftershocks, and shutting down Maiquetía International Airport. Officials reported 188 deaths and more than 1,500 injuries, with thousands missing and La Guaira declared a disaster zone. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, while leaders like U.S. President Trump, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, and others pledged aid including rescue teams and supplies to support ongoing search efforts.

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Rescue teams pulled dust-covered children from pancaked buildings in La Guaira, as families waited anxiously amid the rubble of the worst quakes in over a century.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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Nicolás Maduro's driver and bodyguards collaborated with the United States in exchange for a $50 million reward. U.S. President Donald Trump refused to pay the promised amount, leaving the collaborators without compensation.

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Yuki Ishikawa led with 22 points, including 21 attacks at 64% efficiency, to guide Japan past Iran 25-19, 25-19, 20-25, 23-25, 15-12 in Volleyball Nations League Week 2. Iran rallied fiercely behind Milad Haghparast's 19 points, nearly pulling off a reverse sweep, but Ran Takahashi and Seita Agawa steadied Japan late. The victory keeps Japan undefeated atop the standings with 16 points, setting up a key matchup against the USA on Sunday.

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Yuki Ishikawa's ace put Japan on match point in the fifth set, sending the Arena d’Orléans crowd into a roar as they clinched another win.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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United Airlines will restart daily nonstop flights between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Caracas' Simón Bolívar International Airport on August 11, using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The outbound flight UA1046 leaves Houston at 11:45 p.m. and arrives in Caracas at 5:30 a.m.; the return UA1045 departs Caracas at 8:00 a.m. and lands in Houston at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are now available pending approvals. The move follows eased U.S. sanctions after political changes, including the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, and aims to boost economic ties, especially in oil, with support from U.S. officials.

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Families separated by years of distance can soon hop on a direct flight home, thanks to United's return to Venezuela skies.

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Born in 1932, Valdés fought in key revolutionary battles like Moncada and Santa Clara before founding Cuba's Ministry of the Interior and its State Security in the 1960s. He later served as vice president and Politburo member until 2021. Official praise called him a hero of unwavering loyalty, while exiles and critics labeled him 'Puddle of Blood' for alleged repression. His passing leaves only Raúl Castro and one other from the original revolutionary era amid Cuba's ongoing challenges.

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Ramiro Valdés survived the Granma yacht landing with just 11 others and built Cuba's security system from the ground up. His death on Father's Day drew tributes from leaders who saw him as a father figure.

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The United Farm Workers union and Cesar Chavez Foundation announced they will not join Cesar Chavez Day events on March 31, citing serious claims of inappropriate sexual behavior by Chavez, who died in 1993, including abuse involving young women and possibly minors. They have no direct reports but are creating confidential channels for victims to come forward while partnering on support services. The decision led to cancellations of marches in cities like San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Tucson, with community members expressing heartbreak and some skepticism amid Chavez's complex legacy of labor victories and later criticisms.

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Cesar Chavez built a movement that changed lives for farmworkers, but new allegations of sexual misconduct with young women and minors have prompted those closest to his legacy to step back from celebrations.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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Denmark's Social Democrats are reviewing a nationwide ban on the Adhan, with officials likening some areas to 'suburbs of Islamabad' amid integration worries. In the UK, the call broadcasts rarely from about 1,800 mosques, regulated by local noise laws and limited to short periods like Ramadan, prompting divides: critics like Baroness Foster see it as a 'massive intrusion' unlike occasional church bells, while defenders draw parallels and some Muslims back restrictions for harmony. The discussion weighs Christian heritage sounds against multiculturalism in shared public spaces.

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Denmark's government calls the Islamic call to prayer unfit for rooftops, igniting UK talks on whether its broadcasts clash with local traditions like church bells.

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The 19-year-old sensation, known as 'The Nuke,' beat world No. 1 Luke Humphries 11-10 in a last-leg final at London's O2 Arena, securing his second title and £350,000. Littler broke down on Sky Sports, sharing how jeers from fans in Manchester, Rotterdam, Liverpool, and Leeds—fueled by his Manchester United fandom and cheeky comebacks—left him telling partner Faith he wanted to stop. Humphries hugged him post-match, calling him a 'good kid' and saying darts needs Littler more than he needs it, while his arrival has boosted viewership to 4.8 million peaks and doubled youth sign-ups.

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Tears streamed down Luke Littler's face after clinching the Premier League Darts title, as he revealed how constant crowd boos nearly made him quit the game.

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