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00:11Venezuela has honored the massive humanitarian response to the twin Juni-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
00:4112,000 lives at this peak.
00:50Hello and welcome to From the South.
00:52I'm Sophie Fernandez from the Telesur Studios in Caracas, Venezuela.
00:55We begin with the news.
00:56Stay with us.
01:16Venezuela has honored the massive humanitarian response to the Juni-24 earthquakes, decorating
01:21over 6,000 first responders.
01:23During a solemn ceremony in La Guayra State, acting president de Cerro Ríez personally
01:27presented the prestigious Heroes of Venezuela Awards to the thousands of soldiers, security
01:33officials 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.
01:42This canine unit officially received the Canine Heroes of Venezuela Medal for the vital role
01:47in sniffing out survivals trapped underneath the collapse's rubble.
01:51Officials condemn the immense coordination of the decorated personnel, calling their bravery
01:56a baseline for future emergency's response.
02:02I ask that we now channel the spirit of this historic effort,
02:13which has enabled us to rise above our suffering,
02:25Let's rebuild the affected areas of Caracas, Miranda, Aragua, Yaraqui, Falcon, and Carabobo.
02:37Let's all go.
02:39Let's go wearing those uniforms that today are more dignified than ever.
02:44And let's continue down the arduous path of protecting the people.
02:51Reconstruction efforts also continue to move forward along Venezuela's northern coast,
02:55where recovery teams are prioritizing structural safety in the hottest areas of the Juni-24 earthquakes.
03:02For an out-of-the-ground look at the civil works,
03:05we cross over live to our correspondent, Melinda Los Santos,
03:07who's standing by in La Mar Abajo, in La Guaira.
03:12Hello, studios. I'm coming to you from La Guaira, specifically from Mar Abajo.
03:17And what you see right beside me is one of the working crews of the project
03:22Venezuela Renace, Venezuela Rises Again.
03:26And it's the project of people who are coming to work in the infrastructures,
03:31in the buildings that are being recovered, that are being repaired,
03:35particularly here in La Guaira, you know,
03:37one of the most affected states by the double earthquakes of June 24th.
03:41We continue to see this organization deployed.
03:46We have been covering it in Caracas, for example,
03:48and now we see it here.
03:50The people are organizing.
03:52We just talked to the engineer, Julio Rivero,
03:55who explained to us that they are about to work on a sector,
03:59on the Maredos building here in this section of La Guaira.
04:04And the objective is to inspect the buildings,
04:07to repair anything that needs to be repaired.
04:10Of course, we are talking about buildings that have been deemed safe
04:15in order to be able to be repaired in their most structure
04:19and that where people can come back and live,
04:23continue living and also having the safety that this is an okay place to be.
04:28Of course,
04:29that is one of the most important things that are happening right now.
04:32It's not just about the structure of the buildings.
04:34It's about taking and giving the people that security,
04:39that sense of safety in this way to recovery
04:42more than three weeks after the double earthquake
04:46that hit particularly the state of La Guaira.
04:48For now, I go back to you.
04:52And thousands of citizens marched through the streets of Old San Juan
04:55this Saturday in the annual march for Puerto Rico's independence,
04:59demanding sole determination and sovereignty
05:01for the RGPLO from the United States.
05:04The march started from Cologne Square
05:06and ended at the former federal court building
05:09in protest against the Commonwealth's status in effect since 1952
05:14and the current colonial system.
05:16The protests featured cultural expressions and slogans of resistance
05:20set to music with the connections by artists Bad Bunny and Residente.
05:25Folklore groups of the street theater company,
05:28Colectivo Papel Machete,
05:29accompanied by live performances,
05:31and rhythms that unleaved the social protests.
05:34Participants emphasized the urgency of decolonizing the island
05:37after decades of U.S. and Spanish control,
05:39also denouncing the displacement of local residents
05:42and the loss of natural resources.
05:52Moving on to Cuba, the central bank announced on Friday
05:54a series of measures to transform the country's payment system
05:57amid the acute crisis caused by the genocidal blockade imposed by the United States.
06:02Among the main decisions is the elimination of the 5,000 peso limit on cash payments
06:06between economic actors, which will now be determined by each bank.
06:10The authorities also announced that retirees will be able to collect their pensions
06:14and nearby stores to avoid loan lines at bank pensions.
06:18The Central Bank of Cuba also announced new incentives for the use of digital payments,
06:23including debates for consumers and businesses.
06:26These measures, according to the agency's president, Juana Lilia Delgado Portal,
06:30are part of a comprehensive strategy to modernize the financial system,
06:34improve banking services, and contribute to the country's economic stability.
06:44And now we have a short break coming up,
06:46but first, remember you can join us on TikTok at Telesur English,
06:48where you will find news in different formats, news updates, and more.
06:51We'll be right back. Stay with us.
07:19The United States launched a new wave of earth strikes against Iran over the country,
07:23saying the operation was carried out in response to the deaths of two U.S. service members in Jordan.
07:29U.S. Central Command, known as CENTCOM, said the strikes were ordered by the commander-in-chief
07:33and aimed at reducing Iran's availability to threaten commercial shipping on the Strait of Hormuz.
07:38The commander also said the information targeted forces from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,
07:44which Washington blamed for attacks against U.S. personnel in Jordan.
07:47Iran.
07:47Iranian-industry agencies Fars and Tasanim reported that the strikes hit the port area of Zirik,
07:53located near the Strait of Hormuz.
08:03For its part, the Iranian army said it carried out large-scale drone strikes against two U.S. military facilities
08:08in Kuwait
08:09as retaliation for repeated attacks on the Iranian territory and infrastructure.
08:13In assignment, Iran's military said the strikes were part of the Wave 16 of Operation SAG
08:18and targeted at U.S. ammunition depot at Camp Al-Udayri and Raider installation at Ali Al-Salem Air Base.
08:27The Iranian army said the operation was launched in response to what it called continued U.S. aggression
08:32and attacks that caused civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.
08:35Camp Al-Udayri and Ali Al-Salem Air Base are among the key U.S. facilities in the region,
08:42serving logistical and air transport roles for U.S. forces.
08:54On the other hand, 13 Palestinians, including a couple and three of their children,
08:59were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours.
09:03According to Gaza's civil defense, the family of five died on Saturday after an apartment was hit in northwest Gaza
09:09City,
09:09the civil defense reported.
09:11The three more people were killed in another Israeli strike targeting civilians in the Saito neighborhood,
09:17a toll confirmed by Shifa Hospital.
09:19Hours later, authorities reported the deaths of a woman in the same area
09:23after Israeli artillery fire struck a tent sheltering displaced people.
09:29In this context, House officials said at least 1,144 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza
09:33since the ceasefire took effect in October 2025.
09:42We were on the street and there were civilians and displaced people.
09:45This street is crowded, about 300 people in the area.
09:49Suddenly there was a missile hitting the building.
09:51No one knew, no one, no warning, nothing.
09:53They hit it without caring that there are civilians, children, women, girls.
09:58There were injuries and there were people martyred.
10:01May God be our protector and our defender.
10:03And they say the war is over, but it's not over.
10:06The war is ongoing.
10:07It's still going.
10:22Europe is experiencing an unprecedented climate crisis with an intense heat wave that,
10:27according to preliminary figures, is estimated to have claimed more than 12,000 lives at this peak.
10:32Excess mortality records showed up in late June, when temperatures broke historical records in various regions of the continent.
10:40Behind this emergency, scientists point to climate change, powered by burning of fossil fuels.
10:46The frequency and intensity of these extreme events are not natural.
10:49They are the direct consequence of an energy and production model that prioritizes profit over life.
10:58Persistent strict temperatures could cause Italy between 6 and 12 billion euros annually,
11:04according to a report released by the Italian Confederation of Business, Tourism and Services.
11:08The study warned that if the country faces between 30 and 60 days of severe heat each year,
11:14companies could experience growing pressure from higher energy costs, lower labor productivity and decline in revenues.
11:20The report also said prolonged heat could change consumer behavior and tourism patterns,
11:26creating additional challenges for sectors such as retail and hospitality.
11:30Business groups said the impact of rising temperatures is becoming an increasing concern for Italy's economy,
11:35particularly in industries that depend heavily on outdoor activity and seasonal demand.
11:48Moana to China
11:49President Xi Jinping offered his insights on how to deal with the challenges arising from AI development
11:54during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance Hal in
12:00Shanghai.
12:01The Chinese leader urged the international community to respond to questions such as how to ensure security
12:07when algorithms are part of the decision-making, how to face ethical challenges by technologies
12:12through adaptive governance and how to achieve AI for all.
12:16Xi also called to put in place laws and regulations, technological monitoring and emergency response systems
12:22to prevent abuses and malicious use of AI.
12:24Finally, the Chinese leader called to join Leopold's over-stretching the national security concept in the field of AI
12:31and placing the country's security over that of others.
12:39We often say in China, a single string cannot make music and a single tree does not make a forest.
12:46AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country,
12:50but a symphony of international cooperation, thanks to our young efforts,
12:55Waco, has come into being in Shanghai.
12:58This is a major move by China to answer the call of the Global South
13:01and unite the international community together to promote vigorously AI development and governance.
13:07It will be an important milestone in the history of AI development.
13:29The Shenzhen Milan Lifestyle Week has opened in Shenzhen, in southern China's Guangdong province,
13:34bringing together Chinese and Italian fashion industries to expand cooperation in design, culture, and technology.
13:42The three-day event features joint runaway shows highlighting fashion influences from both cities.
13:48During the opening ceremony, Chinese and Italian brands presented collections
13:52that incorporated elements of China's intangible cultural heritage,
13:56including Cantonese opera and Dong Folk songs.
13:59Several cooperation agreements were signed,
14:01while Shenzhen and Milan launched a joint initiative aimed at deepening collaboration in fashion design,
14:06cultural creativity, and technological innovation.
14:09Held under the theme Digital Fashion Eastern Expression,
14:12the event also includes technology, exhibitions, industry forums,
14:16and factory visits and activities across the city.
14:31We now go with our special segment on the occasion of the World Cup.
14:34Beyond the game, the ball stays pure.
14:36Go ahead, Luis. Pleasure to share set with you.
14:39Good morning, Sophie. Good morning to our audience.
14:41Well, after a month and a half, all paths have led here.
14:44The road is complete and the grand final is just in a couple of hours,
14:48starting at 3 p.m. Caracas time between Spain and Argentina.
14:52We have more after the break.
15:17Welcome to Beyond the Game, the ball stays pure.
15:20This Sunday, the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to its thrilling conclusion
15:23as Spain and Argentina face off at New York New Jersey Stadium
15:26to crown the new world champion.
15:28Both teams have the liberal standing performances throughout the tournament.
15:32Spain has stood out for its disciplined defense and tactical control,
15:35putting together an impressive campaign with six wins, one draw,
15:38and just a single goal conceded in the entire competition.
15:42Argentina, meanwhile, heads into the final with a perfect record of seven wins and no defeats.
15:48Although Lionel Scaloni's side was tested throughout the knockout stage,
15:52La Albiceleste is the tournament's highest scoring team with 17 goals,
15:56powered by the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez.
16:01If Argentina leaves the trophy, it will claim a fourth World Cup title
16:05and successfully defend the crown won in Qatar 2022,
16:09joining the exclusive club of nations to win back-to-back world clubs alongside Italy and Brazil.
16:15In addition, Argentina will move into a tie with Germany and Italy for the second most World Cup titles in
16:20history,
16:21trailing only Brazil's record five championships.
16:23Spain, on the other hand, is aiming to capture its second FIFA World Cup title after its triumph in South
16:29Africa in 2010.
16:30A victory would see La Roja join France and Uruguay as two-time world champions.
16:40And let's see how Spain reach the final, its second ever.
16:45Spain announced themselves as one of the tournament favorites by dominating Group H.
16:50La Roja overwhelms Saudi Arabia in a commanding opening victory,
16:53before proving their resilience in a hard-fought draw with Cape Verde.
16:57They close the group stage with another emphatic performance against Uruguay to finish first,
17:02showcasing the position-based football and defensive discipline that have become trademarks under Luis de la Fuente.
17:08Spain has steadily raised its level with every knockout match.
17:12Austria offered little resistance in a comfortable 3-0 round of 32 victory,
17:17before Portugal pushed La Roja to their limit in a 10-Siberian derby that Spain edged 1-0.
17:23The biggest test came in the quarter-finals, where Spain overcame Belgium 2-1 in a high-quality contest to
17:29book another World Cup semi-final,
17:31extending an impressive run that has seen them concede just once in the knockout rounds.
17:36Spain defeated France 2-0 in a composed and commanding semi-final match.
17:41After an evenly contested opening, Lamin-Yamal drew the fall that led to a penalty in the 20th minute,
17:47and Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted from the spot.
17:50La Roja took control from there, dominating possession and frustrating a French side that struggled to create clear chances.
17:57Pedro Porro sealed the victory in the 58th minute, with a clinical finish following a sleek combination with Dani Olmo.
18:04Spain's disciplined defense and patient build-up secured a deserved place in the final.
18:12Argentina's journey to the last four has been built on resilience, overcoming one tough test after another to keep its
18:18World Cup dream alive.
18:21The defending champions, Argentina, navigated Group J with experience and attacking quality,
18:26finishing atop the standings after victories over Jordan and Austria before sealing first place against Algeria.
18:33Lionel Messi once again set the tone, while Lionel Scaloni's squad showed the composure and efficiency expected from the reigning
18:40world champions
18:40as they advanced to the knockout stage on Biden.
18:44Argentina's route to the last four has been anything but straightforward.
18:48A thrilling 3-2-1 victory over Cape Verde in the round of 32 was followed by another dramatic 3
18:54-2 win against Egypt in the round of 16.
18:56The quarterfinal brought perhaps their toughest challenge yet, but the LB Celeste defeated Switzerland 3-1 to secure a return
19:03to the semifinals.
19:04Tested repeatedly under pressure, Argentina has relied on championship experience and the enduring brilliance of Messi to keep its title
19:11defense alive.
19:13Following a tense and scoreless first half, Anthony Gordon fired England ahead in the 55th minute with a powerful finish,
19:20but the defending champions responded with relentless pressure.
19:24Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute with a stunning long-range strike, while Lautaro Martinez sealed the win with
19:30a stoppage time header.
19:32Argentina dominated the match statistically and on the pitch in the second half, outshooting England 15-5.
19:41And the excitement is at all-time high in New York ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final.
19:46Thousands of Argentina supporters transformed the iconic Times Square into a sea of sky blue and white.
19:51Fans gathered throughout the day despite the bad weather, waving flags, singing traditional chants and celebrating their team's remarkable run
19:57to the championship match against Spain.
19:59The atmosphere has become one of the biggest displays of fan passion outside the tournament's host cities,
20:04with supporters expressing confidence that Lionel Messi and Argentina can leave another World Cup trophy as anticipation reaches fever pitch.
20:11All eyes now turn to Sunday's final, where Argentina and Spain will battle for football's biggest prize.
20:20And Spain's supporters also made their presence felt in New York ahead of the World Cup Final.
20:25Hundreds of fans marched from Madison Square Garden to Mercado Lido, Spain,
20:29filling the streets with drums, drums and Spanish flags as excitement continues to build before Sunday's showdown.
20:35The gathering celebrated the team's impressive tournament campaign and reflected the confidence surrounding La Roja as they prepared to face
20:42Argentina in a highly-anticipated final.
20:49And in other topics, England claimed third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after surviving a dramatic second-half
20:55fight back to defeat France 6-4.
20:58The three Lions were unstoppable before the break, exposing a French side whose defense looked completely disorganized while the midfield
21:05struggled to offer any protection.
21:07Standing captain Declan Rice opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike before providing the corner for Esri Consa
21:13to head home the second.
21:15Bukayo Saka then took center stage combined brilliantly with Marcus Rashford for England's third before adding a superb fourth just
21:21before halftime, giving Thomas Tuchel's side a commanding for a new lead.
21:26But France emerged from the dressing room looking like a different team.
21:29Kylian Mbappe sparked the comeback with a clinical finish before setting up Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele later added another
21:36as England's comfortable lead suddenly came under serious threat.
21:39Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot to restore breathing room before Jude Bellingham capped a magnificent individual
21:46tournament by weaving past three defenders to score England's sixth, his seventh goal of the tournament.
21:52Despite France's spirited resurgence after a disastrous first half, England's explosive attacking display proved enough to secure a deserved 6
21:59-4 victory and finish the tournament with a bronze medal.
22:08And the race for the Golden Boot has taken another dramatic turn following England's victory over France.
22:14Despite the defeat, Kylian Mbappe remains firmly on top with 10 goals extending his lead over Argentina's Lionel Messi who
22:21sits second with eight.
22:22England's Jude Bellingham climbed into a share of third place alongside Erling Haaland on seven goals after scoring against France,
22:29while Ousmane Dembele's late strike moving into fifth with sixth also.
22:34Mbappe also edged his name into football history, becoming the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history with
22:4022 career goals,
22:41surpassing Messi's previous record of 21 goals set also in this edition of the tournament.
22:46It is important to note that Mbappe reaches this mark in only three World Cup participation.
22:51With only the final between Argentina and Spain remaining, the race for the Golden Boot is very much alive.
23:07This is all for this edition of Beyond the Game, the Boasted Spear.
23:10Today is Sunday, the day of the final, and we'll have more updates in the coming segments,
23:13and we'll have more contacts with our people on the ground, so stay tuned for that.
23:17We now go back to you, Sophie.
23:19Thank you, Lizzie, for keeping us posted on all the updates related to the world of football.
23:24And with this special segment, we have come to the end of this news brief.
23:27Remember, you can find this and many of our stories on our website at telasureenglish.net,
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23:36For Telasure English, I'm Sophie Fernández.
23:39Bye.
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