World News Today highlights on July 2, 2026 : Miracle in Venezuela: Security guard rescued alive after 8 days under rubble; his own small cabin saved his life

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Published2 Jul 2026, 12:34:26 AM IST

Latest news on July 2, 2026: Rescue workers attend to Hernán Alberto Gil Flores after he was pulled from the rubble eight days after he was trapped by twin earthquakes that struck Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

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2 Jul 2026, 10:11:58 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Miracle in Venezuela: Security guard rescued alive after 8 days under rubble; his own small cabin saved his life

Hernán Alberto Gil Flores was rescued from the basement of the Galerías Playa Grande shopping center in the coastal state of La Guaira after spending more than a week trapped beneath the debris.

2 Jul 2026, 08:41:30 PM IST

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German workers would require medical certificates from day one of their sick leave.

2 Jul 2026, 06:42:31 PM IST

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2 Jul 2026, 01:59:00 PM IST

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The Indian delegation during the talks included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, among other officials.

2 Jul 2026, 08:07:57 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Modi-Takaichi summit today: India, Japan set to deepen ties across trade, defence and technology

The India-Japan Summit will provide an opportunity for both sides to review strengthen bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, defence and other key sectors.

2 Jul 2026, 02:33:04 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Venezuela earthquake horror: Bare-handed citizens dig for survivors as outrage mounts over slow government response

Volunteers say they have stepped in where official rescue operations have fallen short.

2 Jul 2026, 12:34:26 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Jurm in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region

The USGS said the quake originated at a depth of 216.7 km (134.65 miles), making it a deep-focus earthquake, which can often be felt across a wide area despite generally causing less surface damage than shallow quakes.

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