Venezuela Earthquake Response Under Fire: Interim President Delcy Rodriguez rejected claims her government was slow, saying officials mobilized fast and scaled up deployments, as UN agencies warned needs are skyrocketing and damage hit hospitals, schools, and water networks. Humanitarian Urgency: A week after the twin quakes, rescuers pulled a security guard alive from La Guaira mall ruins, while the UNHCR said tens of thousands still lack shelter and UNICEF airlifted supplies for 100,000 people for three months. Education Disruption in the Region: In England, World Cup timing sparked debate over whether schools should open late or allow replays after the 1am England–Mexico match—an example of how major events can collide with schooling schedules. Caribbean Lifelong Learning: Antigua and Barbuda’s Ecclesiastical Commission and UWI Five Islands launched a Caribbean-focused lifelong learning series for clergy and public leadership, starting with a 10-week protocol course. AI Skills Push: Latin America and the Caribbean backed a regional roadmap calling for stronger AI literacy and training for educators and public officials to reduce inequality and improve governance. School Health Support: Antigua’s Kiwanis launched “Bright Eyes” to provide eye exams and glasses for vulnerable students, aiming to boost classroom success.