Happy Monday and good morning, everyone. Welcome to The Morning Scoop, your quick roundup of the biggest stories making headlines today. Got your morning coffee ready? Let’s dive in…
Two 11-year-old boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble
Two 11-year-old boys have been found alive and pulled from the remains of collapsed buildings in Venezuela, bringing a rare moment of hope after the country was hit by two devastating earthquakes.
One of the boys, Moises, survived trapped under nearly three metres of debris for over 70 hours before Colombian rescue teams carefully freed him. Another boy was rescued only hours later in the town of Caraballeda.
The emotional rescues were met with cheers from emergency workers and tears of relief from families waiting nearby.
Australian man charged over death of 17-year-old in Thailand
An Australian man has been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old Thai girl after her body was found inside a suitcase near railway tracks in Pattaya.
Authorities say 46-year-old Simon Peter Carman was captured on CCTV entering a condominium with the teenager and later leaving while carrying a large suitcase.
He was arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport while allegedly trying to return to Australia. He now faces charges including murder, hiding a body, and taking a minor for sexual purposes. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.
US says it has reached a temporary agreement with Iran
The United States says it has reached a temporary deal with Iran to “stand down” following days of rising tensions and military strikes near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
US officials say both sides have agreed to pause further attacks for now, allowing commercial ships to continue traveling through the major trade route while diplomatic discussions are expected to continue in Doha, Qatar.
Argentine footballer loses wife and two children in Venezuela earthquakes
Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo is grieving the loss of his wife, Yanina Maranella, and their two young children after they were discovered dead beneath the rubble of their apartment building following Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes.
Trejo, who plays for Venezuelan club Club Sport Marítimo de La Guaira, spent more than 70 hours desperately searching for his family after rushing back from Caracas, where he was training when the disaster struck.
More than 1,300 deaths linked to European heatwave
A powerful heatwave affecting parts of Europe has been connected to more than 1,300 deaths, according to early health estimates, with officials warning that extreme temperatures are putting huge pressure on hospitals and emergency services.
The prolonged heat has especially impacted vulnerable groups, including elderly people and those with existing health problems, as some areas continue to experience temperatures far above normal.
That’s all for today’s Morning Scoop. Stay tuned for more headlines tomorrow!