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Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188Thu 25th Jun 2026 21:46 BST
Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188

Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.

Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty Thu 25th Jun 2026 14:09 BST
Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty

The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirtsThu 25th Jun 2026 13:08 BST
People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts

The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.

Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts eastFri 26th Jun 2026 01:06 BST
Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attackedFri 26th Jun 2026 01:28 BST
UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked

The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.

Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitationsThu 25th Jun 2026 19:50 BST
Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations

More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.

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