360LiveNews Day Recap News: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Middle East tensions and Europe heat intensify
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes collapsed buildings in Caracas and other cities, with the death toll rising to at least 164 as rescue teams searched through rubble and international help began to arrive. France said it would send 85 search and rescue specialists, while other European governments also moved to assist. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, violence continued in southern Lebanon despite Washington talks, after Israeli strikes killed three people and wounded one other in an attack on a car. At the same time, Israel said it would keep troops in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
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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
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 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]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jun 2026 12:03 LONDON
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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search collapsed buildings
Two powerful earthquakes struck western Venezuela on Wednesday, leaving at least 32 people dead and about 700 injured, according to the supplied reports. The tremors, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, hit within about a minute of each other and were followed by around 20 aftershocks. They caused building collapses, airport damage and widespread disruption, with the effects also felt in northern Brazil.Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency and ordered schools and non-essential services to be suspended so rescue work could take priority. More than 500 emergency teams were reported to be working through the rubble on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 10:59 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]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela as damage assessments continue
Venezuela is continuing to assess damage after two powerful earthquakes struck within minutes of each other, shaking Caracas and other parts of the country. The sequence has prompted emergency measures, building evacuations and transport disruption, with officials still working to establish the full scale of the impact. Reports from the scene described collapsed structures, dust rising from damaged buildings and residents moving into the streets as the tremors were felt across the capital region.The first quake was reported at magnitude 7.2, followed by a second stronger shock cited at magnitude 7.5, according to the supplied reporting. The quakes were described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 06:29 LONDON
Two earthquakes hit western New South Wales within 150 minutes, including tremor at Cadia mine
Two small earthquakes have struck western New South Wales within about 150 minutes of each other, with one recorded inside the Newmont Cadia Gold Mine site south of Orange. The stronger of the two measured magnitude 3.4 and was detected about 1 kilometre underground at around 5:45am on Friday. A second quake, measuring magnitude 3.2, was recorded north-west of Wilcannia earlier in the morning.Geoscience Australia said about 100 people reported feeling the Cadia tremor, including residents in Orange, Millthorpe, Blayney and Oberon. Blayney Shire Mayor Bruce Reynolds, who lives about 12 kilometres from the epicentre, said the shaking lasted about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 01:05 LONDON
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