Global Events & Disasters: Venezuela Quake, Typhoon Bavi, Cuba Blackout, US Heat Wave, Ebola US Case, Cyclosporiasis Outbreak, Bangkok Fire, Israel Election, South China Sea Ruling
Key Questions
What is the current death toll from the Venezuela earthquake?
The death toll from the Venezuela earthquake has risen to 4,490. Rescue and recovery efforts continue amid widespread damage.
How many people were evacuated due to Super Typhoon Bavi?
Over 2.2 million people were evacuated as Super Typhoon Bavi weakened but continued lashing China. The storm caused significant flooding and disruptions.
What caused the Bangkok pub fire?
A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early Monday, killing at least 27 people. Authorities are investigating the cause of the deadly blaze.
How many US states are affected by the cyclosporiasis outbreak?
The cyclosporiasis outbreak has hit 31 states with more than 843 cases reported. Health officials are tracing the source of the contamination.
What is the status of the US Ebola case?
A US citizen tested positive for Ebola in Congo, where the outbreak is the fastest-growing with no approved vaccine. Global health monitoring has increased.
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,490. Super Typhoon Bavi weakens but still lashes China; over 2.2 million evacuated. Cuba grid collapses for second time this week. Dangerous heat wave building across two-thirds of U.S. Pacific off California sets 177-year record for June warmth; historic El Niño building. Global health: US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo; outbreak fastest-growing with no approved vaccine. Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits 31 states with 843+ cases. Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27. Israel sets election for Oct 27. 14 nations and EU reaffirm 2016 South China Sea ruling invalidating China's claims. Other: Toronto festival shooting kills 2, wounds 5. Vietnam speedboat capsizes kills 15 Indian tourists. Elephant Fire in California burns 2,300 acres. Black Hawk helicopters rescue hundreds from Missouri floods. UK police say no political link in Widdecombe murder.