Earthquake aftermath in Venezuela: A month after deadly quakes in late June, survivors describe desperate digging and a stalled response, with political tensions rising as people grieve and blame the interim government. Community health & disaster response: In India’s Assam, Sivasagar’s worst floods in 50 years have affected about 4 lakh people, with 30 confirmed dead, 7 missing, and large-scale evacuations using rescue boats and relief camps. Local health support story: A Royal Navy veteran is set to complete a 25km Dartmoor hike to raise funds for Help for Heroes after treatment for a rare brain tumour, highlighting ongoing support after cancer care. Falklands-focused health outreach: A Gaza warzone surgeon shared experiences with the Falklands community, bringing attention to frontline medical work and the human side of conflict medicine. Sports & wellbeing: Commonwealth Games Glasgow kicked off with a cost-cutting, smaller event; meanwhile, table tennis and lawn bowls results underline how sport can drive discipline and healthy competition. FIFA controversy and public debate: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino faced fresh backlash over an open letter defending World Cup decisions, including hydration breaks and ticket pricing disputes.