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00:11Venezuela has honored the massive humanitarian response to the twin June 24 earthquakes,
00:16decorating over 6,000 first responders.
00:22The Iranian army carried out large-scale drone strikes against two U.S. military facilities
00:27in Kuwait as retaliation for repeated attacks on Iranian territory and infrastructure.
00:36Europe is experiencing an intense heatwave that is estimated to have claimed more than
00:4012,000 lives at its peak.
00:50Hello and welcome to From the South.
00:52I'm Sophie Fernandes from the Telesur Studios in Caracas, Venezuela.
00:55We'll begin with the news.
00:56Stay with us.
01:16Venezuela has honored the massive humanitarian response to the June 24 earthquakes, decorating
01:21over 6,000 first responders.
01:24During a solemn ceremony in La Guayra State, Acting Presidente de Serrerías personally
01:28presented the prestigious Heroes and Heroines of Venezuela awards to the thousands of soldiers,
01:33security officials, and volunteers who spread ahead the complex search and recovery operations.
01:38The National Tribute also spotlighted the country's specialized search and rescue dogs.
01:43These canine units officially received the Canine Heroes of Venezuela Medal for their vital role,
01:47in sniffing out survivors trapped underneath collapsed buildings.
01:52Officials condemn the immense coordination of the decorated personnel, calling their bravery
01:57a baseline for future emergency response.
02:04I ask that we now channel the spirit of this historic effort, which has enabled us to rise above our
02:17suffering, into the hard work of recovery and reconstruction.
02:27Let's rebuild La Guayra State.
02:29Let's rebuild the affected areas of Caracas, Miranda, Aragua, Yaracuy, Falcon, and Carabobo.
02:39Let's all go.
02:41Let's go wearing those uniforms that today are more dignified than ever.
02:46And let's continue down the arduous path of protecting the people.
02:52Under the ongoing Venezuela Rises Again project, crews are working floor by floor to repair load-bearing wells and stabilized
02:59complexes
03:00that managed to withstand the worst of the June 24th seismic activity.
03:04For a closer look at these indoor engineering operations, we connect live with our correspondent, Belenelo Santos, who is standing
03:11by on site at Mare Uno Complex.
03:15Hello, studios. How are you? We are coming to you from La Guayra, particularly from Mare Abajo.
03:22And we are inside one of the buildings that the project Venezuela Renace or Venezuela Rises Again is actually working
03:29at.
03:30We are at a different apartment complex right now. It is called Mare Uno.
03:34And one of these flats is working right now inside every apartment.
03:40We are on the last floor right now and we have work right beside me and also work right in
03:49the apartment that is next to it.
03:51The crews are underway inspecting particularly the walls.
03:56This is a building in which the walls are the main structural component instead of it being a column, for
04:05example.
04:06So every wall is crucial for the structure of the whole building.
04:12The building has been inspected and they have decided that it can very much be repaired.
04:19It is not compromised structurally at this moment.
04:23Actually, there are people living here on some of these floors, those who have been able and wanted to stay
04:31here.
04:31And the other ones are staying right outside the building on tents that have been provided as part of the
04:40general assistance.
04:41So some are camping outside while reparations continue.
04:46This is one of the projects completely underway.
04:51This is how some of this building, some of the apartments, the ones that have suffered damages, but not structural
04:57damages,
04:58or at least not damages that compromise the building as a whole.
05:01They're taking place and they have been for the past weeks with the aim of providing the necessary assistance and
05:09security,
05:10the sense of safety for the families to come back inside and be able to recover their buildings, their homes
05:17as soon as possible.
05:19This is underway right now in La Guayera and you're seeing here in Telestor English.
05:23I go back to you.
05:25And thousands of citizens march through the streets of Old San Juan this Saturday in the Annal March for Puerto
05:31Rico's Independence,
05:32demanding self-determination and sovereignty for the Archipelago from the United States.
05:37The march set up from Colón Square and ended at the formal federal building in protest against the Commonwealth status
05:43in effect since 1952,
05:45and the current colonial system. The protests feature cultural expressions and slogans of resistance set to music with the connections
05:54by artists Bad Bunny and Residente.
05:56Folklore groups and the street theatre company Colectivo Papel Machete accompanied the martial life with performances,
06:04bomba drumming and traditional rhythms that enleave the social protests.
06:08Participants emphasized the urgency of decolonizing the island after decades of US and Spanish control,
06:13also denouncing the displacement of local residents and the loss of natural resources.
06:26Moving on to Cuba, the central bank announced on Friday a series of measures to transform the country's payment system,
06:32amid the acute crisis caused by the blockade imposed by the United States.
06:36Among the major decisions is the elimination of the 5,000 pesos limit on cash payments between economic actors,
06:42which will now be determined by each bank.
06:45The authorities also announced that retirees will be able to collect their pensions at nearby stores,
06:50to avoid long lines at bank branches.
06:53The Central Bank of Cuba also announced new incentives for the use of digital payments,
06:58including rebates for consumers and businesses.
07:00These measures, according to the agency's president, Juana Lidia Delgado Perutal,
07:05are part of a comprehensive strategy to modernize the financial system,
07:09improve banking services and contribute to the country's economic stability.
07:17And now we have a short break coming up.
07:19But first, remember you can join us on TikTok at Telesur English,
07:21where you will find news in different formats, news updates and more.
07:25We'll be right back. Stay with us.
07:50Welcome back.
07:51In Lebanon, the death toll from Israeli aggressions against the country has risen to 4,328,
07:56as a Zionist entity continues its expansionist policies in the Middle East region.
08:01According to Lebanon's House Ministry,
08:03the death toll from Israeli attacks since March 2 has reached 4,328, with another 12,229 wounded.
08:11This comes as negotiations to achieve peace in the region continue to have difficulties,
08:14as the Israeli government insists on the disarmament of the Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah.
08:19For its part, the Lebanese government advances efforts in the U.S. mediating negotiations,
08:24with reports indicating that President Joseph Aoun has left Washington on Saturday
08:28to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and discuss the ceasefire with Israel.
08:39Meanwhile, the United States launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iran overnight,
08:44saying the operation was carried out in response to the deaths of two U.S. service members in Jordan.
08:48U.S. Central Command, CENTCOM, said the strikes were ordered by the commander-in-chief
08:53and aimed at reducing Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Formos.
09:00The command also said the operation targeted forces from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,
09:06which Washington blamed for attacks against U.S. personnel in Jordan.
09:09Iranian news agencies Farz and Tasnim reported that the strikes hit the port area of Sirica,
09:15located near the Strait of Formos.
09:25For its part, the Iranian army said it carried out a large-scale drone strikes against two U.S. military
09:30facilities in Kuwait,
09:31as retaliation for repeated attacks on Iranian territory and infrastructure.
09:36In the segment, Iran's military said the strikes were part of the wave 16 of Operation Saqqet
09:42and targeted U.S. ammunition depot at Camp Al-Udayri and radar installations at Ali al-Salem Air Base.
09:49The Iranian army said the operation was launched in response to what it called continued U.S. aggression
09:54and attacks that caused civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.
09:58Camp Al-Udayri and Ali al-Salem Air Base are among the key U.S. military facilities in the region,
10:04serving logistical and air transport roles for U.S. forces.
10:1813 Palestinians, including a couple and three of their children,
10:22were killed in Israeli strikes at Gharaz's trip in the past 24 hours.
10:26According to Gaza's civil defense, the family of five died on Saturday
10:29after the apartment was hit in northwestern Gaza City.
10:32The civil defense reported three more people were killed in another Israeli strike
10:37targeting civilians in a situ neighborhood.
10:39A toll confirmed by the Aishilfa Hospital.
10:42Hours later, authorities reported the deaths of a woman in the same area
10:46after Israeli artillery struck a tent sheltering displaced people.
10:50In this context, House officials said at least 1,144 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza
10:55since the ceasefire took effect in October 2025.
11:04We were on the street and there were civilians and displaced people.
11:08This street is crowded, about 300 people in the area.
11:11Suddenly there was a missile hitting the building.
11:13No one knew, no one, no warning, nothing.
11:16They hit it without caring that there are civilians, children, women, girls.
11:21There were injuries and there were people martyred.
11:23May God be our protector and our defender.
11:26And they say the war is over, but it's not over.
11:28The war is ongoing.
11:30It's still going.
11:45Europe is experiencing an unprecedented climatic crisis with an intense heat wave
11:49that, according to preliminary figures, is estimated to have claimed more than 12,000 lives at its peak.
11:55Excess mortality records showed up in late June, when temperatures broke historical records in various regions of the continent.
12:03Behind this emergency, scientists point to climate change, power, the buildings of fossil fuels.
12:09The frequency and intensity of these extreme events are not natural.
12:12They are the direct consequence of the emergency and production model that prioritizes profit over life.
12:30Persistent extreme temperatures could cost Italy between 6 and 12 billion euros annually,
12:35according to a report released by the Italian Confederation of Business, Tourists and Press Services.
12:41The study warned that if the country faces between 30 and 60 days of severe heat each year,
12:46companies could experience growing pressure from higher energy costs, lower labor productivity and declining revenues.
12:53The report also said prolonged heat would change consumer behavior and tourist patterns,
12:58creating additional challenges for sectors such as retail and hospitality.
13:02Business groups said the impact of rising temperatures is becoming an increasing concern for Italy's economy,
13:08particularly in industries that depend heavily on outdoor activity and seasonal demand.
13:18In India, the Minister Kashmir, at least 18 people were killed,
13:22where large numbers of vehicles were swept away and several residential and commercial buildings were damaged
13:28after overnight heavy rain led to flash floods and landslides in the early hours of Sunday.
13:33According to reports from authorities, the deaths include several children and women,
13:38while they warned that the death toll may rise as search efforts continue.
13:41Landslides and flash floods left several families trapped under the rubble and homes buried,
13:46with the district of Punsh being the most devastated area.
13:49The region had experienced an intense heat wave this month, with temperatures well above season leverage.
13:55Although the rains brought some relief from the heat, they resulted in considerable loss of life and property.
14:10A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Perus and this region Saturday night, leaving at least 5 people dead, 20 injured
14:17and 300 displaced.
14:18The quake hit at 9.24 p.m. local time, with a safe center located 2 km southwest of the
14:25city of Sicaya in Huancayo and at the depth of 10 km.
14:30Peru's National Civil Defense Institute said in a statement the total number of people missing is still unknown.
14:35Several buildings reportedly collapsed or suffered structural damage, including the local church and convent.
14:41In 2007, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck the province of Pisco in the Ica region, leaving nearly 600 people
14:48dead.
14:49Earthquakes are frequent in Peru, as the country is located in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire.
15:13The Shenzhen Milan Lifestyle Week has opened in Shenzhen, in southern India's Guangdong province,
15:19bringing together Chinese and Italian fashion industries to expand cooperation in design, culture and technology.
15:25The three-day event features joint runaway shows highlighting fashion influences from both cities.
15:31During the opening ceremony, Chinese and Italian brands presented collections that incorporated elements of China's intangible cultural heritage,
15:39including Cantonese opera and Don Fog songs.
15:42Several operations agreements were signed, while Shenzhen and Milan launched a joint initiative aimed at deepening collaboration in fashion design,
15:50cultural creativity and technological innovation, held under the theme Digital Fashion Eastern Expression.
15:57The event also includes technology exhibitions, industry forums, factory business and activities across the city.
16:15We now go with our special segment on the occasion of the World Cup.
16:18Beyond the game, the ball stays pure. Go ahead Luis, pleasure to share that with you.
16:23Pleasure to be back here with you, Sofia, and of course with our audience.
16:26We're roughly two hours away from the grand finale kicking off between Argentina and Spain.
16:31We expect it to be a very entertaining match, a very exciting high stakes match.
16:36We'll see what happens, but we'll have more information after the break.
17:01Welcome to Beyond the game, the ball stays pure. We're reporting before the break. We're just a couple of hours
17:06away for the grand finale to begin in this edition.
17:09World Cup 2026 that is taking place in New York, New Jersey Stadium between Spain and Argentina.
17:15The champion of the Euro Cup and the champion of Copa America, the finalisma.
17:21And for more details on this extraordinary match that is coming up in just a couple of hours,
17:25let's go live with our correspondent in Barcelona, Spain, Andrés Flores, for more details on how this final is being
17:31experienced in Spain.
17:41Andrés, can you hear me? How is it being experienced the build-up to the final?
17:59The final of the World Cup here in Barcelona, where several places are adapted to watch this final match.
18:11The places have been modified and today they have been moved to some other places where a huge screen is
18:25ready for people to watch the game.
18:28This is in accordance to the quantity of people that is expected to attend the match.
18:39It is the afternoon here in Barcelona where we can see people holding the flag of the selection and they
18:48are ready to watch the game.
18:56There are a lot of players of the Barça that belong to the Spanish selection and people are ready to
19:06watch the game very enthusiastically.
19:13Approximately 50,000 Argentinians or more than that quantity are here in this specific place at Barcelona, very close to
19:31the walk of this place.
19:39Unfortunately, they are behaving peacefully, very quiet, and they are surrounding all this city.
19:50This is the party. This is the party of the World Cup, and Spain will give it all to Triumph.
20:00Many people have come. Plenty of people have come here. This is a place that attracts plenty of people because
20:14it's a famous zone because Jamal was born here.
20:23We will keep you updated regarding everything that happens with the final game of this World Cup.
20:30Thank you, Andres, for the detailed information as the Spanish people are there and also Argentinian fans, as you were
20:36referring, in Barcelona, experiencing the build-up.
20:38And we will later watch the game that starts at 3 p.m. Caracas time.
20:43Let's now see a brief package on how Spain arrived to this final game, its second ever.
20:51Spain announced themselves as one of the tournament favorites by dominating Group H.
20:56La Roja overwhelmed Saudi Arabia in a commanding opening victory before proving their resilience in a hard-fought draw with
21:03Cape Verde.
21:04They closed the group stage with another emphatic performance against Uruguay to finish first, showcasing the possession-based football and
21:11defensive discipline that have become trademarks under Luis de la Fuente.
21:15Spain has steadily raised its level with every knockout match.
21:19Austria offered little resistance in a comfortable 3-0 round of 32 victory before Portugal pushed La Roja to their
21:26limit in a 10-Siberian derby that Spain edged 1-0.
21:29The biggest test came in the quarter-finals, where Spain overcame Belgium 2-1 in a high-quality contest to
21:35book another World Cup semi-final, extending an impressive round that has seen them concede just once in the knockout
21:42rounds.
21:43Spain defeated France 2-0 in a composed and commanding semi-final match.
21:48After an evenly contested opening, Lamin-Yamal drew the fall that led to a penalty in the 20th minute, and
21:54Mikel Oyarzaval calmly converted from the spot.
21:56La Roja took control from there, dominating possession and frustrating a French side that struggled to create clear chances.
22:04Pedro Porro sealed the victory in the 58th minute, with a clinical finish following a sleek combination with Dani Olmo.
22:11Spain's disciplined defense and patient build-up secured a deserved place in the final.
22:20This Sunday, as we have been reporting, the 2016 FIFA World Cup comes to its thrilling conclusion as Spain and
22:25Argentina face off at New York Stadium to crown the new world champions.
22:30Both teams have delivered outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
22:34Spain has stood out for its disciplined defense and tactical control, putting together an impressive campaign with six wins, one
22:42draw and just a single goal conceded in the entire competition.
22:46Argentina, meanwhile, heads into the final with a perfect record of seven wins and no defeats, although Lionel Scaloni's side
22:53was tested throughout the knockout stage.
22:55Albi Celeste is the tournament's highest scoring team with 17 goals, powered by the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Julian
23:01Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.
23:03If Argentina leaves the trophy, it will claim a fourth World Cup title and successfully defend the crown won in
23:09Qatar in 2022 during the exclusive club of nations to win back-to-back World Cups alongside Italy and Brazil.
23:15In addition, Argentina would move into a tie with Germany and Italy for the second most World Cup titles in
23:21history, trailing only Brazil's record five championships.
23:25Spain, on the other hand, is aiming to capture its second FIFA World Cup title after its triumph in South
23:30Africa in 2010.
23:31A victory will see La Roja join France and Uruguay as two World Champions.
23:44Let's continue our contact with our colleagues on the ground on this occasion.
23:48We're going to Mexico City, one of the host nations in Mexico, with our colleague Carlos Montero for all the
23:54details on how this game, this grand finale is building up towards...
23:57We're just a couple of hours away, as we were saying, between Spain and Argentina.
24:02Welcome, Carlos, to be on the game.
24:05Hi, Luis. How are you from Mexico City?
24:08The first match of this World Cup of the 104 matches, it was played here behind me in the Azteca
24:15Stadium, Mexican City Stadium, depends how you want to call it.
24:21The president of Mexico, Claudia Sherman, didn't want to be in the stadium when the first match.
24:28She said, I'd rather be with people of low incomes, watching the match with them, because I want to be
24:34with people.
24:35I don't want to be with people who have too much money to pay the ticket.
24:39But for the last match, she's already in New York.
24:43Yesterday, Donald Trump invited her and invited the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney.
24:49And she said, yeah, I want to go. If President Trump invites me, I have to go.
24:54She has some problems, because the weather was so full yesterday in New York.
25:00The world canceled all the flights.
25:02So she was planning to fly in a commercial flight.
25:04She said, I cannot do that.
25:06So she used a flight from her government.
25:09And now she's in New York, and she must be trying to, right now, to go to the stadium to
25:16see that fantastic final
25:18between the best team in America, based on what they won in the last tournament, and the best team in
25:25Europe.
25:26It's going to be a fantastic game, Argentina against Spain.
25:29We are very nervous, Argentine people.
25:31We want to see that there is the last match of Leo Messi, who has been proven in this World
25:37Cup.
25:37That age is only a number, 39.
25:40He's been playing as good, scoring more goals than Lamin Jamal.
25:44You see him in a UNICEF propaganda commercial with Messi being 18, Jamal a baby holding him.
25:52So the two of them are going to face today in the final, and we can't wait to see that
25:57match.
25:58That's going to be something fantastic for people like you, like me, who love football.
26:03Going back to you, Luis.
26:24Thank you, Luis, for keeping us posted on all the updates related to the world of football.
26:30And with this special segment, we have come to the end of this news brief.
26:33Remember, you can find this and many other stories, new apps, at telesurenglish.net.
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26:42For Telesur English, I'm Sophie Fernandez.
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