360LiveNews Noontime News: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Iran tensions ripple through diplomacy and shipping
Rescue teams in Venezuela are still searching collapsed buildings after twin quakes hit the west of the country, with the death toll now reported at least 164 and emergency crews working near Caracas and other affected areas. Earlier reports had put the toll far lower, but officials and local media say the scale of the destruction is becoming clearer as rubble is cleared and injured people are treated.In the Middle East, the biggest security concern remains the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned vessels against crossing without authorisation, saying ships that do not comply Strait of Hormuz rules will... [Continue Reading]
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360LiveNews Breakfast News: Venezuela quake toll rises as Iran tensions, UK heatwave and market swings dominate
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela near the coastal town of Moron, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700. The quakes hit within minutes of each other and were felt in Caracas and other parts of the country, with authorities still assessing the scale of the damage.In the Middle East, tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz remain high. Iran, the United States and Oman are at odds over who should control navigation through the vital shipping chokepoint, while the US Senate has withdrawn a war powers resolution aimed at limiting presidential force against Iran. The... [Continue Reading]

