Venezuela declares state of emergency after twin earthquakes kill at least 164
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes collapsed buildings in cities including the capital, Caracas. The disaster has killed at least 164 people and wounded close to 1,000, according to the supplied reports. Rescue operations continued overnight as authorities and emergency teams searched for survivors and assessed the scale of the damage.The quakes struck on Wednesday, with the immediate impact felt across Caracas and other nearby areas. Buildings were reported to have collapsed, adding to the challenge for rescue crews working in unstable conditions. The emergency declaration reflects the severity of the destruction and the pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Venezuela earthquakes prompt international rescue aid as death toll stands at 164
France said it will send 85 search and rescue specialists to Venezuela after the two earthquakes that struck on Wednesday evening, as other European governments also prepared support. The quakes measured magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 and hit at around 6 pm local time, leaving at least 164 people dead and 971 injured. The latest figures underline the scale of the disaster and the pressure on local emergency services.French President Emmanuel Macron said France stood ready, alongside European partners, to provide assistance in response to the needs expressed by Venezuelan authorities. Spain said 54 military personnel from its Military Emergency Unit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 13:29 LONDON
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and Oman are at odds over who should control navigation through the vital shipping chokepoint, while the US Senate has withdrawn a war powers resolution aimed at limiting presidential force against Iran.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]
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