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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 1,700 as rescue efforts continue
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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 1,700 as rescue efforts continue

The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela is rising. On Monday evening, it was confirmed that at least 1,719 people had died and 5,034 were injured
Migrants flee South Africa amid xenophobic vigilante attacks and repatriations
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Migrants flee South Africa amid xenophobic vigilante attacks and repatriations

Violence, looting and forced repatriations. Armed vigilante mobs and a xenophobic deadline have driven thousands of African migrants to flee South Africa in fear
Over 900 confirmed dead in Venezuela quake as survivors say they lost everything
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Over 900 confirmed dead in Venezuela quake as survivors say they lost everything

The confirmed death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to over 900. However, the actual death toll is feared to be significantly higher
Despite record prize money, tennis stars remain dissatisfied
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Despite record prize money, tennis stars remain dissatisfied

After protests by tennis stars, the prize money at Wimbledon was raised to record levels. However, players remain dissatisfied and will continue to express their discontent during the tournament
Sources: Starmer and Burnham hold frosty meeting over possible transition of power
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Sources: Starmer and Burnham hold frosty meeting over possible transition of power

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and his likely successor, Andy Burnham, held a meeting on Tuesday that sources described as "frosty," The Guardian reports.
Migrant dies in English Channel, one arrested
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Migrant dies in English Channel, one arrested

A woman was found dead on a migrant boat crossing the English Channel on Sunday. British police have arrested a man in his thirties
US may ease Iran World Cup travel restrictions
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US may ease Iran World Cup travel restrictions

Iran's travel was one of the big talking points of the World Cup. But now the US is loosening travel restrictions on Iran
One dead, many injured in train collision north of London
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One dead, many injured in train collision north of London

At least one person has died and eleven people are "very seriously injured" after two passenger trains collided north of London on Friday evening, British police said.
Israel confirms ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah
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Israel confirms ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah

Israel and the Shiite militia Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, the Israeli military confirms, the BBC reports.
Man arrested after three-year-old ended up in crocodile enclosure at UK zoo
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Man arrested after three-year-old ended up in crocodile enclosure at UK zoo

A man has been arrested after a three-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries when he fell into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in the UK, the BBC reports.
Vance says US has lifted the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
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Vance says US has lifted the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

The US has lifted its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - the sea route to and from Iranian ports is reportedly free, US Vice President J. D
BBC to cut around 550 jobs this year
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BBC to cut around 550 jobs this year

Around 550 jobs will be lost and entire programmes will be closed as the BBC aims to save about SEK 2 billion this year.
TV personality Jeremy Clarkson diagnosed with aggressive cancer
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TV personality Jeremy Clarkson diagnosed with aggressive cancer

British presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.
Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre
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Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre

The Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End is to be renamed the Judi Dench Theatre, the BBC reports. It will be the first time a theatre in the entertainment district has been named after a female actor
Ghana challenges Canada's visa denial for rape-accused football star Thomas Partey
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Ghana challenges Canada's visa denial for rape-accused football star Thomas Partey

Ghana has requested a legal review after Canada denied rape-accused football star Thomas Partey a visa for the World Cup, according to the BBC.
World Cup VAR referee acquitted after FIFA investigation into white power gesture
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World Cup VAR referee acquitted after FIFA investigation into white power gesture

A VAR referee who was accused of making a suspicious white power gesture on camera during the World Cup has been cleared by FIFA, reports the BBC.
UK to ban social media for people under 16
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UK to ban social media for people under 16

The UK is to ban people under the age of 16 from using several social media apps.
FIFA pays full salary to suspended World Cup referee Omar Artan
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FIFA pays full salary to suspended World Cup referee Omar Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States, will receive the same basic salary as other World Cup referees, the BBC reports.
British military boarded suspected Russian shadow fleet vessel in English Channel
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British military boarded suspected Russian shadow fleet vessel in English Channel

The British military has boarded a ship in the English Channel that is suspected of belonging to the Russian "shadow fleet," Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on X.
20-year-old Nestory Irankunda makes history in World Cup, says it feels fantastic
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20-year-old Nestory Irankunda makes history in World Cup, says it feels fantastic

Nestory Irankunda, 20, became the youngest Australian ever to score at a World Cup when he netted the 1-0 goal in the opening match, a win over Turkey that puts Australia in a strong position for the knockout stages ahead of next week's group final against the United States.
Neymar misses World Cup opener, not yet training
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Neymar misses World Cup opener, not yet training

Neymar will miss Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco because of a calf injury and could miss the group stage.
FIFA's defense: That's why there were so few in the audience
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FIFA's defense: That's why there were so few in the audience

Spectators were in the aisles, not in the stands. That is FIFA's explanation for the sparse crowd at the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic
World Cup guide: Opening at Azteca Stadium after criticism
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World Cup guide: Opening at Azteca Stadium after criticism

For the first time in 40 years, the World Cup will be held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. But the opening match between host nation Mexico and South Africa is being met with protests
FIFA and players' union FIFPRO reach agreement on transfer rules and health and safety
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FIFA and players' union FIFPRO reach agreement on transfer rules and health and safety

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