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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 3,535; Reports of Child Rescue Deemed False The death toll from the earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,535, an increase of 193 from the previous day, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced on July 6, local time. SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:14 AM

UN Secretary-General Calls for Ban on 'Killer Robots,' Citing Ethical Unacceptability Department of Defense and Anthropic earlier this year, back to the surface. The conflict between the U.S. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:48 AM

Mbappe Condemns Paraguayan Politician for Racist Remarks According to the Associated Press and the BBC, Mbappe took to X that day to criticize Senator Celeste Amarilla of the Paraguayan Authentic Radical Liberal Party, calling her a "despicable woman who does not deserve to be in that position." "Because of your recklessness and blatant racism, the whole world has already forgotten the journey and historical efforts your players achieved in this World Cup," Mbappe pointed out. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:48 AM

U.S. Criticizes China’s SLBM Test, Urges Participation in Arms Control Talks The U.S. Donald Trump administration criticized China on July 6 for test-firing a submarine-launched ballistic missile toward the Pacific Ocean and urged Beijing to participate in arms control discussions. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:40 AM

Brazilian Football Confederation Defends Referee Against Trump's Criticism President Donald Trump, who publicly criticized the officiating of a Brazilian referee during the 2026 North and Central America World Cup. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:38 AM

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 3,535; Reports of Child Rescue Deemed False This figure represents an increase of 193 from the previous day. The number of injured remains unchanged from the day before at 16,740, while the number of displaced persons is recorded at 17,854. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:37 AM

Trump Says Walmart to Lower Prices at Administration's Request, Urges Others to Follow Suit President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 6 that Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has decided to significantly lower product prices at the request of his administration. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:37 AM

Japan's Rare Earth Recycling: Why China Dismisses the Strategy [Reporter's File] The Chinese state-run media outlet Global Times recently published an article titled, "Japan's plan to recycle rare earth minerals from AC units is unfeasible and reveals its weak points." The report argues that Japan's plan to recycle rare earth elements from air conditioners is not only impractical but also highlights the country's vulnerabilities. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:16 AM

Found on the Street: A Shocking Discovery of a 265 Million Won Painting Sorolla is a renowned Spanish painter famous for his mastery of light and beach landscapes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:16 AM

China Launches SLBM with 10,000km Range, Drawing Strong Backlash At 12:01 p.m. today , the Chinese military successfully launched one submarine-launched ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the high seas of the Pacific Ocean. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:16 AM