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People search for casualties under the rubble of a collapsed building in Caracas following earthquakes in Venezuela, on June 25, 2026.

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Earthquake tragedy tests Delcy’s leadership, A strange Pride fixture at the World Cup, Iran strikes a ship in the Strait

The death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes continues to rise, nearing 600 by Friday morning. But as is often the case with natural disasters of this scale, there will be a political dynamic too.

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Earthquake tragedy tests Delcy’s leadership, A strange Pride fixture at the World Cup, Iran strikes a ship in the Strait

The death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes continues to rise, nearing 600 by Friday morning. But as is often the case with natural disasters of this scale, there will be a political dynamic too.

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The reported move is a reflection the overwhelming pressure on the German automotive sector from lower-cost Chinese car exports.

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The Strait of Hormuz may be the world's most important oil chokepoint, but its closure is sending shockwaves through something even more fundamental: the global food supply.

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Deadly earthquakes rock Venezuela, Iraq reportedly threatens OPEC-xit, Anthropic claims Chinese firm is stealing from its model

At least 164 people were killed and nearly 1,000 were left injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening.

The next El Niño could be the strongest yet

The consequences for economies and for food security around the world could be severe.

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Sri Lanka is facing one of the worst outbreaks of the mosquito-borne dengue virus in years.

The racial and ethnic makeup of American society has changed profoundly over the last few decades.

At least a dozen Mexican lawmakers have reportedly offered to be informants to the United States as part of Washington’s investigations into elected officials’ alleged collusion with cartels.

Aleksander Lukashenko is facing pressure from both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky – and he must find a way to placate both.

The death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes continues to rise, nearing 600 by Friday morning. But as is often the case with natural disasters of this scale, there will be a political dynamic too.

The reported move is a reflection the overwhelming pressure on the German automotive sector from lower-cost Chinese car exports.

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

The Strait of Hormuz may be the world's most important oil chokepoint, but its closure is sending shockwaves through something even more fundamental: the global food supply.

No one is going to win this race. #PuppetRegime

At least 164 people were killed and nearly 1,000 were left injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening.

The consequences for economies and for food security around the world could be severe.

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