Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

Casualty figures from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 continue to show significant discrepancies as new reports emerge. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez initially reported at least 164 fatalities and approximately 1,000 injuries. Health Minister Carlos Alvarado later stated a higher count of 235 deaths and around 4,300 injured. Most recently, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez announced that the death toll had risen to at least 920. The tremors, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, caused extensive structural damage in the capital, Caracas, and led to the closure of the nation's main airport. Search and rescue operations persist in affected regions, with aftershocks still being felt.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

The Tunisian Court of Appeal has upheld a one-year prison sentence against independent journalist Zied El-Heni. The ruling, issued on Friday, June 26, confirms the initial verdict. El-Heni was charged with "harming others" under an article of the telecommunications code, which carries a potential penalty of up to two years. The prosecution stemmed from his vocal criticism of judicial decisions that had targeted other journalists. The code prohibits knowingly harming others or disturbing their peace through public telecommunications networks.

Sources: Le Monde