Disaster Response: Venezuela’s twin earthquakes have killed at least 920 people and injured 3,360, with 172 still trapped under rubble as rescue teams race against narrowing chances of finding survivors; the hardest-hit area is La Guaira, where dozens of buildings and 13 hospitals were affected, and authorities urged people to avoid travel to keep routes clear for brigades. EU Health & Emergency Aid: The European Union has mobilised more than 520 responders via the Civil Protection Mechanism, with Portugal among the countries sending rescue and medical support, while UN teams coordinate search-and-rescue and satellite mapping to guide operations. Medication Safety in Heat: A doctor issued an urgent warning that people taking common antidepressants may face higher risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion during Europe’s extreme heatwave, urging extra caution for summer travel and symptoms of overheating. Portugal-Linked Travel Policy: Portugal’s government has criticised the EU Entry Exit System delays, and some airports may suspend the biometric rollout this summer to avoid “disaster,” raising fresh concerns for travellers. Clinical Care Spotlight: A rare pelvic schwannoma was removed using nerve-sparing laparoscopic surgery, restoring a young woman’s ability to walk and highlighting specialist collaboration between obstetrics and neurosurgery teams.