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Thursday, June 25, 2026 11:04 PM ET

BBC News - World

Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235 - Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart. 56 mins ago - Latin America

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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.

2 hours ago

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.

7 hours ago

Why the trail went cold in Nancy Guthrie case -- The lack of a breakthrough in the abduction of a famous TV anchor's mother is puzzling given the huge publicity.

3 hours ago

A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore -- A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship has opened an unexpected conversation.

4 hours ago

Watch: Elephant smashes through bus windscreen during attack -- Footage shows the moment a wild elephant attacked a bus carrying air force personnel in Sri Lanka.

5 minutes ago

Row over alleged theft of donations from India's landmark Ram temple -- Questions are being raised over the handling of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

1 hour ago

'It increases my pride' - Great American State Fair kicks off in Washington -- The 16-day event features attractions from all 50 states and is part of the country's 250th celebration.

3 hours ago

Blood, Sweat & Tears rocker David Clayton-Thomas dies at 84 -- The Grammy Award-winning music legend sold more than 40 million records and helped shape the sound of jazz-rock.

6 hours ago

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.

8 hours ago

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. -- Latin America

13 hours ago

Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants -- The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years. -- World

27 minutes ago

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. 15 hrs ago

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Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans -- But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.

17 hours ago

Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests -- Protesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.

11 hours ago

Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children -- The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

13 hours ago

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels -- Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

16 hours ago

Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty -- Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".

13 hours ago

The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet -- Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?

2 hours ago

Devastating images from the Venezuelan earthquake

7 hours ago

Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams? -- Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.

8 hours ago

Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes -- The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.

58 minutes ago

Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas -- Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

18 hours ago

Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe -- France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.

2 days ago

'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother's case emerge -- Savannah Guthrie spoke on NBC's Today show about a note sent to the media in February regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, which claimed she had died.

2 days ago