Rescue missions continue in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes, with nearly 50,000 people missing and at least 235 confirmed dead.

A popular squishy toy, Squishy Dumplings, has been recalled due to the presence of benzene, a toxic chemical linked to cancer and serious health risks.

A cliff collapse near Miramar lighthouse in Biarritz has resulted in one confirmed death, with search efforts ongoing for a missing diver believed to be dead.

Eylon Levy, a former Israeli government spokesperson, asserts that Israel’s campaign is generating urgency for Lebanon to address Hezbollah. He claims that successfully dismantling the group could pave the way for a “beautiful peace” between Israel and Lebanon.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned vessels against using an “unapproved” route through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting it was created without Tehran’s consent. Officials insist that ships must comply with Iranian-designated corridors or face enforcement actions. Meanwhile, five South Korean vessels recently transited safely through the strait.

Vladimir Putin relocates an air defence system closer to Moscow’s oil refinery following significant damage from a recent Ukrainian drone attack that injured 17 people.