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*W.H.O warns nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths reported this summer
*Iran threatens wider retaliation after strikes on U.S. military sites in Kuwait
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*W.H.O warns nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths reported this summer
*Iran threatens wider retaliation after strikes on U.S. military sites in Kuwait
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00:11Venezuela has initial access to 346 million dollars from its own resources
00:16into the National Monetary Fund for the reconstruction efforts following the
00:20double-airquakes nearly 10,000 exits that's linked to extreme heat have been
00:29recorded this summer across five European countries according to the
00:33World Health Organization's regional office for Europe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps warns
00:43countries hosting US military forces to prepare for what it calls a corresponding response
00:55hello and welcome from the South I'm Sophie Fernandes from the TELASUR studios in Caracas
01:00Venezuela we begin with the news stay with us
01:21Venezuela's acting president Eze Rodriguez announced that the country has been able to access 346 million dollars
01:27of its own funds deposited with the International Monetary Fund to address the
01:32emergency following the double-airquakes on June 24 the minister explained that the
01:37funds will be used to provide priority assistance to affected families ranging
01:40from home repairs to the restoration of vital infrastructure to the restoration of
01:45basic services she also thanked the managing director of the financial
01:49institution Kristalina Georgieva for the speed and support provided as well as the
01:55various institutions that facilitated the process he reaffirmed the national
01:59executive on waiver and commitment to continue making every effort necessary to
02:03guarantee the well-being of the population and ensure the country's speedy recovery
02:13on the other hand the office of foreign assets control OFAC of the United States
02:17clarified this Friday that funds intended for relief and recovery efforts
02:21following the earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 may be transferred
02:25directly to the national government the measure under general license 60
02:30authorizes transactions related to relief operations facilitating the delivery of
02:34financial support to assist affected communities the clarification threatens the
02:38international cooperation mechanisms activated during the emergency and helps
02:42speed up humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts in the affected areas
02:56and Venezuela's acting president's error is met with the national economic cabinet to assess progress in the
03:01reconstruction of the seven states affected by the June 24 earthquakes the meeting
03:06focus on reviewing the recovery efforts and coordinating the next phase of
03:10infrastructure rehabilitation in this context authorities discuss ongoing technical
03:14inspections and the coordination of reconstruction projects in the affected regions
03:18furthermore the meeting followed up on the measures announced during the
03:22recent National Economic Council where 10 strategic and economic engines were
03:27activated to support the country's recovery with the aim of restoring
03:30productive activity will advance in the reconstruction of areas impacted by the
03:40earthquakes and this Friday Venezuela second minister for eco-socialism Nelson Rodriguez denied the rumors
03:46circulating on social media regarding the alleged dumping of debris into the sea
03:50following the earthquakes on June 24 the official reiterated that this
03:55information is completely false and emphasized that Venezuela has strict environmental laws there
04:00prohibit such practices in addition to maintaining a firm commitment to the
04:04protection of maritime ecosystems and the sustainable development of its coastal areas
04:08the official reported that the debris is transported to a temporary storage
04:12facility where it is sorted separated and processed in accordance with the
04:17technical environmental standards for the more he explained that the recovery
04:21plans incorporate circular economy principles to reuse materials and
04:25strategies for generating affected soils and watersheds with the goal of
04:29ensuring responsible waste management and contributed to the
04:32environmental restoration of areas impacted by the emergency
04:40it is impossible to link one thing to the other
04:48therefore our president's emergency decree to address the emergency does not exempt
04:54it does not exempt compliance with the country's environmental laws it does not exempt at any time that decree does
05:04not state that such laws are rendered null and void at any time
05:10this has a broader meaning than what is currently happening it is intended to activate the state's mechanisms to assist
05:18those who have been severely affected and of course to protect the environment so our statement is moving in that
05:27direction
05:29it will make clear that environmental crimes are one thing and state policy regarding the environment is another and that
05:36we are agencies of the bolivarian government and the state administrator of state resources which we are the guardians who
05:44ensure that these laws are enforced
05:48The transitory camps are spaces for collaborative work among different sectors if society towards a common goal let's take a
05:56look at the story of the Luis Hurtado camp in El Junquito
05:59from our colleague Belinda Los Santos
06:03We arrived at the Luis Hurtado school in El Junquito after the earthquakes it opened its doors like so many
06:10other places to receive those most affected a new space for collaboration was born
06:19With tears in our eyes with tears in our eyes we lived through that situation our double earthquake our school
06:25the educational institution opened its doors to all those Venezuelan families who went through such a tragic situation and we
06:32welcomed them as one big family
06:38Coordinated by the ministry of communes these space proposed a grassroots organization everyone involved both coordinators and those affected would
06:47organize themselves into working committees created through assemblies
06:51An assembly where people identify with the committee they want to join for example I identified with the task of
06:59organizing things so I chose to join the warehouse team
07:05This is how it became possible to support more than 300 people at a time of their greatest need through
07:12everyone's collaboration for the benefit of all
07:15In the kitchen in cleaning both women and men in the surrounding areas psychologists from the ministry as well as
07:27professionals among those affected have also come together to work in consensus
07:31An imperfect unity between the institution and the people
07:34Con institución y ellos
07:37Efren is a boxing coach he lived in the Hugo Chavez housing complex in Catia la Mar where he also
07:44taught boxing to children from the community
07:46Today he is staying at the El Junquito transitory camp and has proposed resuming his classes with the children living
07:54there
07:55I started training the children here every day from 3000 to 4000 later on once they get used to the
08:03discipline I'll train them for two hours
08:05The collective mindset is present in every detail the donations team for example set up this community shop with the
08:13goal of improving the experience of those who need to choose new clothing in this context
08:19We made a collective decision that people shouldn't have to pick clothes off the floor or out of bags instead
08:25as you can see we are finishing the setup of this little shop so people can choose their clothes according
08:30to their taste their preferred color their size and feel comfortable that's what we want
08:37Everyone involved agrees the key has been working together from the ground up
08:44We have learned to become more and more like one person working as a team we have all been working
08:49together
08:52It is no longer the institution and the people affected now we are all here for the same purpose to
08:57work together so that people feel well
09:00And that is what we want today for all young people and all older people to give support to those
09:06who need it as the true Venezuelans that we are
09:09On camera Marcos Da Silva, Belen de los Santos for Tell Us Your English from El Junquito, Caracas, Venezuela
09:17And now we have a short break coming up
09:19But first remember you can join us on TikTok and Tell Us Your English where you will find news in
09:22different formats, news updates and more
09:24We'll be right back, stay with us
09:47Welcome back to From the South
09:49The government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil will implement an industrial protection plan to counter the hostile
09:5525% tariffs imposed by the United States
09:57Vice President Gerardo Alckmin announced a financial and commercial support program for effective companies
10:04Prioritizing the protection of jobs and national productive sovereignty in the face of Washington's protectionism
10:10Alckmin also denounced that foreign interests are seeking to sabotage Brazilian growth and as a result the government has developed
10:18a state-led contingency plan to diversify markets and open new trade destinations in allied regions
10:24Furthermore, it estimated that at least 2,400 companies will be affected especially in sectors such as machinery and electrical
10:31equipment
10:32In this regard the government's strategy aims to shield the productive sector and responds immediately to tariff aggression, reaffirming its
10:40commitment to economic sovereignty
11:02The United States launches seventh consecutive night of air strikes on Iran as tensions continue to escalate around the strategic
11:09vital Strait of Hormuz
11:10The operation began Friday evening targeting what the U.S. described as Iranian military capabilities
11:16Iranian media reported explosions on the cities of Sirik, Abbas and Yaz
11:22Also, earlier in the day, U.S. strikes hit key bridges in Hormuzhan province, reportedly killing at least seven people
11:30and disrupting access to Iran's main port at Bandar Abbas
11:33Additional strikes targeted a tower at Shabahar port, along with the electrical infrastructure and the Iran-Shad airport
11:40In this context, Iran's host ministry said that renewed U.S. attacks had killed at least 38 people and injured
11:47more than 400 by Friday morning
11:55In this context, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is warning countries hosting U.S. military forces to prepare for what
12:02it calls a corresponding response
12:04Saying their territories are being used to launch attacks against Iran
12:07The warning comes as the IRGC claims it carried a drone and missile attacks on Camp Arifav in Kuwait, a
12:14key U.S. military logistics hub
12:16Reporting casualties among personnel, the group also says it targeted the Ali al-Salem Air Base
12:22Claiming to have disabled its radar system and destroyed a weapons maintenance hangar and a drone facility
12:36In this context, Iran also reported that it destroyed several U.S. fighter jets and tanker aircraft deployed in Jordan
12:42The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps specified that the U.S. base at Al-Azharq, where U.S. Central Command forces
12:50and dozens of aircraft were stationed in Jordan
12:52was used to launch attacks against Iran and other countries in the region
12:55They also urged the Jordanian people and army to oppose Washington's interests on their territory, warning that operations will continue
13:03In addition, Iranian military forces carried out an operation against U.S. maritime surveillance radar station located in Oman
13:11Teheran justifies these actions as self-defense and condemns the U.S. military presence in the region
13:21Moving on to Russia, at least 7 people were killed and another 25 were injured in a new attack by
13:27Ukrainian drones in the Tambov region
13:29The incident occurred nearly Saturday morning at a logistics center belonging to the Walburys
13:35one of the country's leading e-commerce companies, located in the city of Kodobosk
13:40The regional governor, Jeveni Perichov, noted that the attack originated from Ukrainian territory
13:47The injuries were transported to nearby hospitals, while the emergency crews, firefighters and security agencies rushed to the scene to
13:55handle the situation
13:56Authorities indicated that the fire that broke out at the facility had been brought under control
14:16Nearly 10,000 exceeds deaths linked to extreme heat have been recorded this summer across five European countries, according to
14:24the World Health Organization's regional office for Europe
14:26The agency says Europe is warming faster than any other continent, with temperatures rising nearly twice the global average
14:33The WHO officials warned that the extreme heat is placing increasing pressure on hospitals, health services and vulnerable communities
14:41Over the past four years, heat has claimed more than 200,000 lives across the region, while heat-related mortality
14:47has increased by 30% over the last two decades
14:50The organization is urging governments to strengthen early warning systems, improve access to water and shade, and ensure host systems
14:57are better prepared before future heat waves strike
15:07And a forest fire is burning out of control in Spain's Aragon region, has scorched around 14,000 hectares and
15:14forced more than 1,000 people from their homes
15:17Around 450 personnel and 22 aircraft were reportedly deployed against the blaze, which broke out near Ores in Zaragoza province's
15:25Cinco Pillas district on Wednesday
15:27Firefighters, Spain, military emergency units and troops from several neighboring regions battled the fires on multiple points, as shifting winds
15:36threatened to reignite areas that had appeared calmer
15:39The fire remained at emergency level too
15:42Ores, Asin and Luesia were evacuated in Aragon, along with Petilla de Aragon in neighboring Navajra
15:56And in southwest China, emergency crews are racing against time to find 34 people still missing after a massive launch
16:03light struck Chongqing municipality
16:05At least 8 papers are confirmed that after 18,000 cubic meters of rock and soil collapsed in Pengshui County
16:12Burying 10 residential buildings, torrential rains dumping nearly 8 inches of water have severely hampered search and rescue efforts along
16:21the unstable Guyan river banks
16:23Over 1,100 residents have been originally relocated from the danger zone
16:28Despite the treasurer's course terrain and swift endeavors, specialized teams have entered the wreckage to conduct critical ground inspections
16:36To aid the recovery, Beijing has allocated 30 million won in emergency relief funds to rebuild shuttered public infrastructure as
16:44research operations continue around the clock
16:55We go now with our special segment on the occasion of the World Cup
16:59Beyond the game, the ball stays pure
17:01Go ahead Luis, pleasure to share that with you
17:05Good morning Sophie, good morning to our audience
17:07We begin with our first segment of the day
17:09Remember today we have the third place playoff between France and England at 5 p.m. Caracas time
17:15So we're going to be talking what is building up ahead of this third place playoff
17:19And tomorrow Sunday, the big final between Argentina and Spain
17:22More after the break
17:47Welcome to Beyond the game
17:48The ball stays pure
17:49France and England meet this Saturday at the Miami Stadium to battle for third place at the 2026 FIFA World
17:55Cup
17:55With both sides looking to bounce back after heartbreaking semifinal defeats
17:59This is the Champs France in what will be his final match in charge of Le Blues after 14 years
18:04at the helm
18:04So for a convincing 2-0 loss to a dominant Spanish side
18:07Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel England came within moments of reaching the final
18:13But fell 2-1 to Argentina after conceding in stoppage time
18:16Despite the disappointment of missing out on the championship match
18:19France can expect an open attacking contest with chances at both ends
18:23France enters as a slight favourite and the match could provide a fitting farewell for the Champs
18:28With star forwards Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane expected to lead their respective attacks
18:38And the officials are set for the final weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
18:42With FIFA announcing the referee crews for both the third place match and Sunday championship final
18:49Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela will officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup third place match between France and England
18:56The game will be played this Saturday, July 18, at Miami Stadium
19:00Where both European sides will look to end their World Cup campaigns with a victory
19:05Valenzuela will be joined by fellow Venezuelans Jorge Urrego and Tulio Moreno
19:10As first and second assistant referees respectively
19:13Moroccan official Jalal Hayed has been appointed for official
19:17While his compatriot Zakaria Brinci will serve as reserve assistant referee
19:21Meanwhile, Slovenian referees Lavku Vincic was appointed to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
19:28FIFA announced that Vincic will take charge of the tournament's biggest match
19:32When Spain and Argentina meet for the title on Sunday, July 19
19:36He will become the first Slovenian referee to officiate a World Cup Final
19:39And will oversee his fourth match of the tournament
19:42Vincic will be assisted by fellow Slovenian Tomas Klaknik and Andras Kovacic as first and second assistant referees
19:50Jordan's Adam Makadme was named fourth official
19:53While compatriot Mohamed Al-Khalaf will serve as the reserve assistant referee
20:00And as we get closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
20:03Let's take a look at the national teams that have reached the most finals in the tournament's history
20:09Germany leads the all-time list with eight World Cup Final appearances
20:12Reaching the decisive match in 1954, 1966, 1974, 1982, 1990, 2002, and 2014
20:20Winning the world title four times
20:22Just behind them is Brazil, which has played in seven finals
20:241950, 1958, 1962, 1994, 1998, and 2002
20:30Lifting the trophy on five occasions
20:32One of the finalists in the 2026 edition, Argentina
20:35Will also reach its seventh World Cup Final this Sunday
20:37Having previously appeared in 1930, 1978, 1986, 1990, 2014, and 2022
20:43As La Albizia Leste looks to defend its world title
20:46Next on the list is Italy with six final appearances and four championships
20:49Followed by France with four finals and two titles
20:52The Netherlands has reached three finals but has yet to win the decisive match
20:55While Uruguay has a perfect record winning both of its World Cup final appearances
20:59Spain, the other finalist in the 2026 tournament
21:02Will play in its second ever World Cup Final after triumphing in South Africa 2010
21:07Czechoslovakia and Hungary each reached two finals without lifting the trophy
21:10While England has won its only World Cup Final appearance in 1966
21:14Sweden and Croatia have also reached one final each
21:17But fell short of claiming the title
21:20With the World Cup title on the line, Spain's Mikael Merino amazed that
21:23Overcoming Lionel Messi in Argentina would be the toughest challenge of Las Rojas tournament
21:29Is one of the greatest of all time
21:31You only have to look at the career he's had and how well he's still performing at 39
21:36I don't know if this will be his last match for the national team or his last final
21:41With players like that, as I said about Cristiano, it's very difficult to predict their future
21:47Because they continue to perform at such a high level
21:49But anyway, it's a massive challenge and an incredible source of motivation for me and for us
21:56Being able to play against a team like Argentina, who have won this before, makes the match even more important
22:03And that's it, I'm just really happy to be able to experience these moments
22:07I think it's going to be an intense match, just as it should be
22:11It's a final, both teams are playing for the biggest prize in football, winning the World Cup
22:16And it's only natural that there'll be physical contact and intense battles
22:20Because when everything's at stake, that's the way it has to be
22:26And with only two matches left in this 2016 FIFA World Cup, the race for the Golden Boot is hot
22:32Only one change occurred with the semifinals game
22:35Messi retakes the top spot after his two assists against England
22:38Both Messi and Mbappe remain tied with eight goals
22:41With both players playing one final match that will decide the Golden Boot
22:45Mbappe on Saturday against England, Messi against Spain on Sunday
22:48Besides the Golden Boot, another record is on the line for both stars
22:52Every goal could prove decisive in the battle to become the greatest goal-scoring FIFA World Cup history
22:58Messi currently leads with 21, while Mbappe is very close with 20
23:02Meanwhile, Norway's Erling Haaland closed his first World Cup with seven goals
23:06An outstanding performance for the Vikings
23:09Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane closed the table with six goals each
23:22Well, this is all for this edition of Beyond the Game
23:24The Bolsa is going to continue to have more information in upcoming segments
23:27As we get close to the third place playoff between England and France at 5pm Caracas time later in the
23:33afternoon
23:33For now, we go back to you, Sophie
23:36Thank you, Lacey, for keeping us posted on all the updates related to the world of football
23:40And with this special segment, we have come to the end of this news brief
23:43Remember, you can find this and many other stories on our website at telestoreenglish.net
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23:52For Telestore English, I'm Sophie Fernández
23:54Thank you for watching
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