Hopes of finding more Venezuela quakes survivors fade
The death toll in Venezuela is heading towards 2000 after two earthquakes but officials are preparing for a much worse scenario - by ordering 10,000 body bags.
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Ten civilians killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ten people have been killed in attacks on Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelenskiy mocks Russia, saying it has set and put off 15 deadlines to capture the Donbas region.
Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes
As the death toll from the Venezuela earthquakes rises to more than 1700, anger is mounting over a lack of government aid and a co-ordinated response.
Israeli strike kills three Gazans, including child
An Israeli air strike on Deir al Balah city in central Gaza has killed at least three Palestinians, including a child.
US, Iran negotiators head to Doha but meeting uncertain
Iranian and US technical teams are heading to Qatar but Iran's foreign ministry insists no talks between the two warring sides have been scheduled.
Italy, Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise
Europe continues to swelter as it grapples with a sustained heatwave, with more soaring temperatures on the horizon.
How a Thai teen’s night at Pattaya beach ended in death
Thai police have pieced together the last moments of a 17-year-old girl whose body was found in a suitcase dumped by a railway - allegedly by an Australian man.
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks
The US and Iran have agreed to stop tit-for-tat strikes against each other, amid plans for a meeting to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia will press on with front-line Ukraine campaign
Vladimir Putin says Russia won't accept a Ukraine proposal to halt long-range strikes, saying Russia aims to capture Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
Europe’s record heatwave linked to 1300 deaths: WHO
As temperatures soar to record highs during a record-breaking European heatwave, the WHO estimates the extreme conditions may have caused more than 1300 deaths.
Aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescuers search rubble
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock has hit Venezuela as rescue crews continue their search for survivors days after twin earthquakes devastated the capital.
Two firefighters killed as fires rage across western US
Two firefighters have been killed as strong winds and dry conditions fuel flames and force evacuations across the western US as wildfires intensify.
Military attacks kill civilians in Russia and Ukraine
Russian air defences have shot down at least 21 Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow over the course of the day, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says.
Iran, US continue escalating attacks and recriminations
The US military has struck multiple targets in Iran, with Donald Trump threatening that "Iran will no longer exist" if it continues to violate the ceasefire.
Temperature records shattered as Europe sizzles
Temperature records in Europe are tumbling as a pervasive heatwave traps a ball of hot air, putting pressure on infrastructure and causing dozens of deaths.
Death toll in Venezuela quakes tops 1400
More than 1600 foreign rescuers have arrived in Venezuela to join the race against time to find survivors after two massive earthquakes hit the country.
Germany breaks heat record amid deadly temps in Europe
A German heat record has been set in Saarbrucken on the border with France, according to preliminary official data.
Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies
The death toll from Venezeula twin earthquakes is nearing 1000 with hundreds of people still trapped, according to government estimates.
Ukraine, Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners of war
Hundreds of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war have been exchanged, officials from both sides of the conflict say.
Fresh ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks
A tanker has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran exchanged strikes in a major threat to their interim peace deal.
Light plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills pilot
A small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing killed the pilot and injured 13 others, Chinese authorities say.
In the red: Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads
A sizzling Europe is bracing for more casualties from an "apocalyptic" heatwave that scientists say is the worst ever recorded on the continent.
King won’t live at Buckingham Palace after refit
King Charles and Queen Camilla will break with centuries of tradition and not live at Buckingham Palace once its refurbishment has been completed.
Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russia, Crimea
The Russian military has shot down more than 600 Ukrainian drones in one of the biggest drone attacks on Russian regions and Crimea since the war began.
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Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble
The deaths from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have soared to 589 with 2980 injured as rescue efforts continue in the ruins for thousands still missing.
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Hormuz
Iran has slammed US and Gulf calls for freedom in the Strait of Hormuz and is demanding its right to control shipping in the key waterway be respected.
Two toddlers rescued as Venezuelan quake toll rises
Two large earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 188 people while about 200 are trapped, parliamentary head Jorge Rodriguez says.
Belarus says it warned Ukraine not to drag it into war
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says he has told a delegation from Ukraine that the two countries "need to reach a substantive agreement".
Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran
Tempers have flared between Donald Trump and Senate Republicans over the war with Iran, laying bare frustrations over the president's deal to end the conflict.
Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela
A pair of powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings and killing at least 164 people, although the toll is feared to be over 10,000.
Bill Gates admits to three affairs in Epstein testimony
The US House Oversight Committee has released the transcript of its interview with billionaire Bill Gates as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.