Video shows people running and screaming at a Venezuela airport after two major earthquakes shook the country.

The US Geological Survey warned the death toll would most likely run into the thousands, with a substantial probability of exceeding 10,000.

Less than two weeks before the nation’s big birthday party, Washington DC is getting a costly and disruptive facelift.

The Pyongyang restaurant in Beijing’s Korea town is part of a network funnelling money back to the North Korean regime.

The NATO secretary-general has tried to smooth over differences with Donald Trump in a White House meeting.

Initial optimism that Trump would be a good friend to the Gulf States has faded significantly, with many in the region unhappy with how the war against Iran has played out.

Strong earthquakes west of the city of Caracas have damaged buildings in Caracas and prompted warnings of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction.

An investigative body operating under the UN Human Rights Council says more 20,000 children may have been killed in the war.

Israeli troops have killed two people in southern Lebanon despite a fragile truce.

More than 1000 schools have closed in the UK during a record hot day.

A “heat dome” has claimed dozens of lives and shut cultural landmarks in Europe, as forecasters warn extreme temperatures could persist until the end of the week.

The president is refusing to sign legislation and stepping up his false claims about election fraud as he tries to strongarm Republicans into passing the controversial SAVE Act before the November poll.

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The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft suggested in a recent hearing that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had ‘contemplated blackmailing’ him after learning of his unfaithfulness with the Russian women.

UK Labour is poised to replace prime ministers, the seventh leadership change in a decade.

The social media-savvy grandson of president John F. Kennedy has missed out on a seat in US Congress.

An alarming warning from author Ayaan Hirsi Ali has galvanised conservatives meeting in London to build support for the political right.

The US president’s pet renovation project has been plagued by misfortune. Now the water will have to be drained again to fix damage he insists was caused by vandals.

Northern destinations are drawing tourists seeking a ‘coolcation’.

The US Today show host made an emotional appeal after news organisations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that the 84-year-old was dead.