Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1600 as more bodies recovered from the rubble

President Donald Trump is set to visit the Federal Reserve amid rising scrutiny over its costly building renovations, a move reflecting his ongoing pressure on the central bank to reduce interest rates. Trump's public criticism of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has raised concerns about the independence of the Fed, with some officials in his administration defending Powell's decision-making despite Trump's calls for his resignation. Want More Context? 🔎

One Australian won a staggering $30,628,398.22 Powerball prize, with the winning numbers being 2, 25, 6, 4, 31, 34, 19 and Powerball 20, although the winner resides outside WA. While there were 21 division two winners, all from other states, seven West Aussies secured $12,563.50 in division three. Want More Context? 🔎

A passenger plane operated by Angara Airlines, carrying 49 people, crashed in Russia's Amur region with no survivors found. The An-24 aircraft lost contact during its flight from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda and was later discovered burning on a hillside, with reports indicating the fuselage was nearly 50 years old. Want More Context? 🔎

Multiple crashes in Perth have led to significant traffic disruptions during peak hours, notably a collision involving a truck and three cars on Tonkin Highway, which has reduced the road to a single lane and resulted in spilled fuel. Another accident on Guildford Road caused heavy congestion, temporarily closing the eastbound lane before reopening shortly after 4:30 PM. Want More Context? 🔎

A massive wildfire in southern Cyprus has claimed two lives and injured at least ten others, as hundreds of residents were evacuated amidst an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 44C. The fire, which has destroyed around 100 square kilometers in a wine-producing region near Limassol, has prompted Cyprus to request assistance from the EU, with Spain and Jordan offering support. Want More Context? 🔎

Corals at the Ningaloo Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site, have experienced mass bleaching due to a "marine heatwave," threatening the biodiversity and coastal protection they provide. BBC's Katy Watson visited the remote Western Australian reef to explore potential solutions for restoring the damaged coral ecosystem. Want More Context? 🔎