
Venezuela Live Updates: Search for Survivors Grows More Urgent 24 Hours After Quakes
Back-to-back earthquakes left at least 188 dead and injured more than 1,500 people, the authorities said. Residents of the port city of La Guaira estimated that hundreds of people were trapped in rubble. The toll was expected to rise.Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026

More Temperature Records Fall as Deadly Heat Stifles Europe
The continent’s second heat wave since May continued to disrupt daily life for millions. Officials in Spain said it might have contributed to a spike in deaths.By Lynsey Chutel, Nazaneen Ghaffar, Aurelien Breeden and Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldeurope
Europe

‘I Like My Job Too Much’: Unpaid Teachers Fight to Save a Nation’s Schools
South Sudan is the world’s newest nation and its education system is on the verge of collapse, putting an entire generation at risk.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Ed Ram
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
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AfricaSouth SudanUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentUnited Nations Children's FundKiir Mayardit, SalvaTrump, Donald J

Iraq’s New Leader Faces Resistance Trying to Bring Militias Under State Control
The Trump administration has demanded that Iraqi leaders distance themselves from Iran and rein in Iran-linked militias that are outside of government control.By Raja Abdulrahim and Falih Hassan
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
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IraqIranKataib HezbollahPopular Mobilization Forces (Iraq)al-Zaidi, Ali (1986- )Trump, Donald JSadr, Moktada Al-Maliki, Nuri Kamal al-

Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic
The attack, confirmed by U.S. and Iranian officials, came after Tehran threatened to disrupt shipping in the waterway and as Washington sought regional support for its peace agreement.By Peter Eavis, Farnaz Fassihi, Jenny Gross and Euan Ward
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
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To Escape Record Heat, the French Are Taking to Water. Both Have Been Deadly.
Crowds are filling the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, as temperatures soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Forty people drowned while swimming in other waterways.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldeurope
Paris (France)France

King Charles III Has Paid More Than $39.6 Million in Taxes, Palace Discloses in a U.K. First
Charles released his tax information for the period he has been king of Britain as part of a push for greater transparency after the scandal involving the former Prince Andrew.By Megan Specia
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
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Trump’s Heavy Hand in Colombia’s Right-Wing Victory
The U.S. president endorsed the right-wing winner. But his influence went further.By Annie Correal and Julie Turkewitz
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
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ColombiaPetro, GustavoTrump, Donald JMoreno, Bernie (1967- )De La Espriella, AbelardoRubio, MarcoCepeda, Ivan

Officials Shut Down Kenya’s Capital to Block Protest
The protest, an annual event, has become a showcase of the growing political power of Kenya’s youth.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
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KenyaNairobi (Kenya)Ruto, WilliamMwangi, Boniface

As More Chinese Own Pets, Young People Stand Up for Animal Welfare
After a man was filmed torturing dogs, hundreds gathered in a rare demonstration that the police tried to break up. For many, the sit-in was their first civic action.By Murphy Zhao and Lily Kuo
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldasia
Chongqing (China)China

North Korea Deploys Its First Destroyer, Vowing to Project Nuclear Power by Sea
The 5,000-ton Choe Hyon is the largest warship North Korea has ever built and is said to be armed with nuclear-capable missiles.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldasia
North KoreaKim Jong-un

Iran’s Loyalists Promote a Wider Nationalism, Unveiled Women Included
Government supporters are showing off new ties with alleged former dissidents in a bid to show that they can withstand enemies at home as well as abroad.By Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Wed Jun 24 2026
worldeurope
IranTehran (Iran)

The War Forgotten by the World Is an Apocalypse Now
Overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, the fighting in Myanmar’s isolated heartland has reached new depths.By Hannah Beech and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Wed Jun 24 2026
worldasia
MyanmarMin Aung Hlaing

Europe Is Sweltering. Here’s What That Looks Like
Temperature records have been broken in several European countries this week.By Megan Specia
Published on : Wed Jun 24 2026
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EuropeFranceGreat BritainSwitzerlandSpainVatican City

Ebola Outbreak Could Become Largest Ever, Africa’s C.D.C. Warns
Most of the people testing positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not on health workers’ radar, suggesting that contact tracing is lagging dangerously behind.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)AfricaBunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Ituri Province (Congo, Democratic Republic of)

How Long Can a Person Survive Under Rubble?
It depends on water, air and how quickly rescuers are able to find people.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas
United StatesVenezuela

Hoping for Miracles as Venezuela Digs Out From Massive Quakes
It is known as a “doublet,” two earthquakes in quick succession, and it has brought the Latin American country to its knees.By María Victoria Fermín, Anatoly Kurmanaev, Julie Turkewitz, Isayen Herrera and Michael Levenson
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
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VenezuelaCaracas (Venezuela)La Guaira (Venezuela)Rodriguez, Delcy (1969- )

Less Islamism, More Nationalism
In Iran and across the Middle East, the bond between religion and politics is getting weaker.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
world
IranMiddle EastVenezuela

Aid official says groups are mobilizing to provide shelter and water to quake victims.
By Frances Robles
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
world

Deportees From the U.S. Won’t Find an Open Door to Canada
New Canadian policies and a longstanding border agreement with the United States will make heading north a tough route for Syrians and Haitians.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
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CanadaHaitiSyriaUnited StatesAmnesty InternationalImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Supreme Court (US)

A Glimpse at the Conditions Deportees May Face in Haiti and Syria
The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could end humanitarian protections for many Haitians and Syrians in the United States, clearing the way for their potential deportation.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas
HaitiSyriaUnited StatesUnited NationsTrump, Donald J

A ‘Deeply Ironic’ Climate Disruption
The extreme heat smothering Europe has upended Climate Week in London.By David Gelles
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
climate
London (England)

Devastating Earthquakes Will Test Venezuela’s Newfound Alliance With U.S.
President Trump has boasted of the success of an armed intervention in Venezuela. A natural disaster raises pressure to match rhetoric with action.By Anatoly Kurmanaev
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
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VenezuelaUnited StatesState DepartmentMaduro, NicolasRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Rubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

On the ground and online, Venezuelans desperately search for missing relatives.
Friends and family of those in the earthquake zone were turning to social media and heading to affected neighborhoods as they awaited an official rescue response.By María Victoria Fermín, Sheyla Urdaneta and Frances Robles
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas
Venezuela

‘I Am Completely Destroyed’: Voices From the Hardest-Hit Area
A missing child. A boyfriend in the rubble. Venezuelans on Thursday were still trying to understand the scope of the devastation in this hard-hit city.By Isayen Herrera, Julie Turkewitz and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaLa Guaira (Venezuela)

How to help victims of the Venezuela earthquakes.
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Venezuela.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas

Latest Victims of France’s Heat Wave: Children Locked in Family Cars
As temperatures pass record levels in France, the heat wave-related death toll continues to rise.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldeurope
France

Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next
Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture.By Robin George Andrews
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
science
Caracas (Venezuela)Caribbean AreaVenezuela

The Vast Destruction Along Venezuela’s Coast After Earthquakes
Photos and videos show a coastal area north of Caracas sustained some of the worst damage from earthquakes in Venezuela on Wednesday.By Agnes Chang, Samuel Granados, Josh Holder, Pablo Robles and Lazaro Gamio
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas
Venezuela

To Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter, Just Tickle an Ape
A study of chimps, gorillas and other great apes, including human children, sheds light on how laughter has evolved.By Emily Anthes
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
science
Communications Biology (Journal)Davila-Ross, Marina

Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration
The court handed President Trump victories in his push to rescind deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people and turn away migrants at the southern border.By Ann E. Marimow
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
uspolitics
SyriaHaitiHomeland Security DepartmentSupreme Court (US)Noem, KristiSauer, D John (1974- )Trump, Donald J

Driver Plows Into Crowd of World Cup Fans in Mexico, Authorities Say
Videos show a car repeatedly accelerating into a crowd in Cabo San Lucas after Mexico won a World Cup game. The authorities said at least 17 people were injured and the driver was arrested.By Jonathan Wolfe and James McManagan
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas
Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)

Earthquakes Are Latest Challenge for Venezuelan Leader
President Delcy Rodríguez, in power only for a few months, has been trying to balance the demands of President Trump and her own domestic political needs.By John Yoon
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaUnited StatesRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Maduro, Nicolas

Venezuela Earthquakes Hammer Infrastructure, Making Aid Efforts Harder
The power grid, water supply and health system were already under strain from years of neglect and underinvestment.By María Victoria Fermín and John Yoon
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaCaracas (Venezuela)Direct Relief (Charity)United States Geological SurveyRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )

What to Know About the Venezuela Earthquakes
Two major quakes struck back to back on Wednesday night in the country’s populated northern areas. The second was the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.By Leo Sands
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas
Caracas (Venezuela)Bolivar (Venezuela)Latin AmericaVenezuelaUnited States Geological SurveyRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )

Quake-Hit Venezuelan Port Town Has Long Been Shaped by Tragedy
Deadly mudslides in 1999 dealt lasting blows to impoverished La Guaira. The response of the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, may be a bellwether of her political longevity.By Anatoly Kurmanaev
Published on : Thu Jun 25 2026
worldamericas
Caracas (Venezuela)VenezuelaChavez, HugoGuaido, JuanMaduro, NicolasRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )