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
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