According to data from South Korea’s Ministry of Unification, more than 34,000 North Koreans have defected to the South since its records began in 1998.
A powerful heatwave swept across Europe, stretching from France to Spain and Belgium and pushing temperatures towards 39C, raising concerns about public safety and pressure on infrastructure.
Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highlighted the scale of damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026.
“You have to say he’s courageous, he’s got great equipment, he’s got great men, he’s got fighters,” Trump said of Zelenskyy.
Heavy monsoon rains flood Mumbai, submerging roads, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to wade through waterlogged streets in India’s financial hub.
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Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, shook buildings and caused what President Rodriguez described as “severe damage”.
Trump said Tehran had promised no tolls or charges in the strait, hours after Iran and Oman announced a joint permit system asserting their authority over the waterway. Rubio flew to Abu Dhabi to reassure Gulf allies, as analysts warned control over Ho…
Devotees in rice paddies cover themselves in mud and banana leaves for the Taong Putik festival, honouring St. John the Baptist with barefoot processions.
Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal’s 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.