Rescuers have begun extracting miners trapped for over a week in a flooded cave in Laos. One miner was safely brought out Friday night, while four remain inside and two are still missing.
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Five villagers trapped for over a week in a flooded cave in central Laos have been found alive, while two remain missing. Rescuers from Laos and Thailand continue the search amid challenging conditions.
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bangkok, causing significant disruption and prompting evacuations from high-rise buildings. The quake, with its epicenter in Myanmar, led to noticeable swaying in the densely populated city, highlighting the vulnerability of its infrastructure. In the aftermath, residents gathered outside seeking safety and information, underscoring the need for preparedness and effective response strategies in seismic-prone urban areas.
This year is the year of the most dengue cases in recorded history, with the WHO reporting that the number of cases of dengue has increased by 30-fold in the past 50 years. In 2019, there were more than 4 million cases reported in the Americas and Caribbean, and the number is expected to be even higher this year. Officials from the Bahamas to Brazil are warning of crowded clinics and new infections daily, and the WHO is urging countries to take steps to reduce the risk of transmission and strengthen their health systems.
After a delay due to allegations of Israel violating the terms of the cease-fire, a second group of 13 Israeli citizens and four Thai nationals have been released as part of a deal brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. The release is seen as a positive step towards peace between Israel and Hamas, though tensions remain high in the region. The Israeli Prime Minister's office has said that it will continue to work with the United States, Qatar, and Egypt to ensure that the cease-fire holds and that more hostages and prisoners are released in the coming days.
Spanish chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, son of two film stars, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering and dismembering Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the tourist island of Koh Phangan. If convicted, Bronchalo could face the death penalty. Police are continuing to investigate the case and have not released any further details.
Duangpetch Promthep, known as Phromthep, the captain of the Wild Boars soccer team rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand in 2018, has died in the UK due to an accident. His death has been met with sadness in Thailand and abroad, with the Zico Foundation, a Thai non-profit organization, saying he was "a kind and gentle young man who will be remembered fondly by all who knew him."