Jul 02 Watch 5:49 As Venezuela crisis deepens, Chef José Andrés feeds earthquake survivors and search teams By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi, Katie Marlow Venezuela's earthquake death toll has climbed to nearly 2,300 with thousands injured and tens of thousands still missing. Overwhelmed morgues, growing humanitarian needs, and mounting frustration over the pace of the response are compounding the crisis. Geoff Bennett spoke with… Continue watching
Jul 02 In Venezuela, a 'completely ineffective' government worsens earthquake disaster, experts say By Maria Ramirez Uribe Hospitals lacking medicines and equipment. Daily power outages. At least 8 million people in need of humanitarian support. These were the realities in Venezuela before it was hit by back-to-back earthquakes on June 24. Continue reading
Jul 02 Europe's leaders close ranks as they face barbs and pressure from Trump By Giada Zampano, Sam McNeil, Associated Press After Trump questioned Italy’s reliability as a wartime ally and claimed Giorgia Meloni had groveled for his attention, European leaders rallied to Meloni's side. It is the latest example of how the often divisive American president is helping to draw Europe closer together. Continue reading
Jul 02 Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response' By Jon Gambrell, David McHugh, Associated Press Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” ratcheting up tensions again over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies. Continue reading
Jul 02 Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis By Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press The emergency has laid bare Venezuela's chronic shortage of doctors, the result of years of economic crisis, underfunding and emigration. Continue reading
Jul 02 Gaza's future remains uncertain as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1,000 days of war By Cara Anna, Associated Press It’s the 1,000th day since a Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. Continue reading
Jul 02 Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. Continue reading
Jul 02 Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from earthquake basement rubble after 8 days By Fernanda Pesce, Juan Pablo Arraez, Associated Press The rescue was considered a small miracle cutting through a week of tragedy. Continue reading
Jul 01 Newly formed Tropical Storm Douglas poses no threat to land, hurricane center says By Associated Press Douglas was located about 1,220 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California, the National Hurricane Center said. Continue reading
Jul 01 Serena Williams tweaked her knee during Wimbledon return, but still aims to play doubles By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press There were still serves beyond 120 mph. Plenty of heavy groundstrokes landing within inches of the baseline, too. Serena Williams won plenty of praise about her game from her fellow players at Wimbledon a day after her first singles match in nearly four years. Continue reading