The death toll is rising in earthquake-hit Venezuela. At least 188 people have died in the two tremors, the speaker of Venezuela's parliament says. But many more - perhaps thousands - are feared dead. Several countries are sending emergency aid and rescue workers.
WorldJapan has not lost to European opponents in eight years. One of the World Cup's big outsiders is still taking nothing for granted against Sweden. "This is not an easy match, but we will do everything we can to win," said national team captain Hajime Moriyasu.
SportsAustria–Algeria risks becoming a match that the teams would rather lose than win, or a draw that ensures both teams advance to the World Cup.
SportsSweden is ranked as the best third-place team heading into the final group stage of the World Cup. But will three points be enough? It depends on what countries such as the Czech Republic, Ecuador, Iran and DR Congo do.
SportsHe has been convicted of a number of bank robberies, among other crimes, and had already been called one of Sweden's most dangerous criminals at the age of 20. In 2014 he was acquitted in a major cocaine case, but the "playa Swede" Jonas Falk - also called "the Swedish Pablo Escobar" - has since been convicted of further crimes. Now he is charged with large-scale cocaine smuggling from, among other places, Colombia.
Sweden"Playa Swede" Jonas Falk is being charged with new crimes. The 53-year-old, who was identified in 2010 as the mastermind behind one of Sweden's largest drug cases, is accused of extensive cocaine smuggling from South America to Europe.
CrimeThe oppressive heatwave continues to plague residents across Europe. Record heat in France left tens of thousands of homes without power on Wednesday. Spain and the UK also saw new record temperatures.
WorldPlayer after player has highlighted the problems surrounding the tight schedule. But for the very best, it doesn't seem to matter. Lionel Messi, Erling Braut Haaland, and Kylian Mbappé have all delivered so far at the World Cup.
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