Authorities reported 2,645 deaths and more than 12,000 injured as rescue operations began to wind down after the earthquakes.
More than 400 dead in DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak
In tonight’s edition, Ebola is spreading beyond its original hotspot in the DRC as a new case has been detected nearly 600 kilometers away. And another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan around the besieged city of al-Obeid, the UN says.
Venezuela’s Rodriguez blames ‘propaganda’ for quake response backlash
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government’s quake response.
Thousands forced to evacuate in Colorado as wildfire spreads
The Aspen Acres Fire, one of about 40 wildfires burning across western US, has destroyed homes and forced evacuations.
Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach last 16 for first time at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia on penalties on Friday to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup for the first time.
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chile
An earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude struck near coast of central Chile on Friday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Brazil Court Rules Jair Bolsonaro To Remain Under House Arrest
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ruled that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro can remain under house arrest due to health concerns, a court decision showed on Friday.
‘A nightmare’: Strugging with the aftermath of Venezuela’s earthquakes
Many survivors are sheltering in tents set up in public parks, after twin earthquakes destroyed rows of buildings.
CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states
Parasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasisThe US Centers for Disease Prevention has been working to find the source of a parasitic illness that causes “explosive”, wate…
Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast
Authorities urged people to stay cool as extreme heat threatened power grids, outdoor celebrations and World Cup matches.