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

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

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.

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

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

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