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Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:46:34 +1000Death toll expected to rise in Venezuela earthquake
There are fears the death toll from the Venezuela earthquake could jump to 10,000 people.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +1000Australians have lost trust in Donald Trump but not the US
Australians think the US president is about as trustworthy as the Chine president
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:22:30 +1000Neighbours dig through Venezuela rubble in search of loved ones
The number of casualties is expected to climb, with thousands reported missing and frantic rescue efforts continuing.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:55:16 +1000Twin quakes shake Venezuelan baseball game
The Delfines de la Guaira prepare to play the Samanes De Aragua in Macuto as the quakes hit.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:44:39 +1000The kingmaker who stunned the US Democratic establishment – again
Election results in New York have raised concerns about the party’s direction and electability as it tries to starve Donald Trump of power at the November midterms.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:50:00 +1000Is Andy Burnham the man to fight the right?
The man almost certain to become prime minister faces an almighty challenge in winning back angry and disgruntled British voters.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:17:26 +1000Watch the moment a powerful earthquake strikes Venezuela
At least 188 people are dead and the death toll is expected to rise
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +1000King Charles reveals personal tax bill for first time
In an unprecedented move, the monarchy has published new details about its finances after years of debate about the cost of the royal family.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:41:08 +1000Parts of Europe and UK swelter through 40 degree days
Millions of people have sweltered through 40 degree temperatures in Europe and the UK.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:42:33 +1000At least 32 dead and 700 injured after twin earthquakes in Venezuela
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas and leaving residents shaken.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:55 +1000Major earthquakes strike Venezuela
Video shows people running and screaming at a Venezuela airport after two major earthquakes shook the country.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:52:01 +1000‘Like a horror movie’: Devastation and chaos after twin quakes strike Venezuela
The US Geological Survey warned the death toll would most likely run into the thousands, with a substantial probability of exceeding 10,000.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +1000As America’s birthday approaches, its front yard is a construction zone
Less than two weeks before the nation’s big birthday party, Washington DC is getting a costly and disruptive facelift.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:14:19 +1000Kimchi and a show: Inside a North Korean restaurant in Beijing
The Pyongyang restaurant in Beijing’s Korea town is part of a network funnelling money back to the North Korean regime.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:19:34 +1000Trump meets NATO chief at White House
The NATO secretary-general has tried to smooth over differences with Donald Trump in a White House meeting.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:57:31 +1000‘We got played’: One of Trump’s biggest allies is having second thoughts about him
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.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:49:24 +1000Venezuelan capital rocked by two back to back earthquakes
Strong earthquakes west of the city of Caracas have damaged buildings in Caracas and prompted warnings of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:43 +1000UN-commissioned experts accuse Israel of targeting Gaza children, repeat genocide claim
An investigative body operating under the UN Human Rights Council says more 20,000 children may have been killed in the war.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:24:52 +1000Israel vows to maintain Lebanon presence
Israeli troops have killed two people in southern Lebanon despite a fragile truce.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:22:30 +1000Record heatwave forces UK schools to close
More than 1000 schools have closed in the UK during a record hot day.