Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 600 as international aid arrives; Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo with 300 cases unaccounted for; Zimbabwe moves toward constitutional changes extending presidential term amid opposition concerns.

Venezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes climbs to 589-920, with foreign rescue teams arriving as interim president Delcy Rodríguez pledges to 'save as many people as possible' amid criticism of limited governmental resources and response capabilities.

Nearly 300 confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo have unknown whereabouts, triggering fears of 'huge community transmission' with epidemiological models predicting thousands of deaths by September; France confirms first European case in a doctor who worked in the affected region.

Zimbabwe's senate approves constitutional amendments to extend presidential term limits for 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa, with opposition figures denouncing the changes as a 'constitutional coup' designed to consolidate power.

Somalia sentences 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali to three years imprisonment for criticizing the government online, drawing condemnation from former presidents, prime ministers, and international human rights organizations.

A small aircraft crashes into Beijing's CITIC Tower, China's tallest building, forcing evacuations in the central business district as authorities investigate the incident.

Ukraine intensifies attacks on Crimea, prompting Russia to declare a state of emergency in the peninsula—the most significant disruption since the 2014 illegal annexation—while Zelensky accuses Belarus of enabling Russian drone attacks via radio relay stations.

U.S. and Mexico send rescue assistance to Venezuela following earthquakes, marking a shift in diplomatic relations as the country, previously hostile to American aid, now accepts international support.

Investigators attribute a $2.5 billion ransomware attack on Jaguar Land Rover to Russian cybercriminals rather than the loose collective initially claiming responsibility, highlighting escalating cyber threats to major economies.

DR Congo files a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, alleging decades of systematic abuses, representing a major escalation in regional tensions.

A deadly heatwave sweeps across Europe, prompting alcohol bans in France and causing road damage in Germany, as health authorities issue continent-wide alerts amid climate change concerns.