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Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes

22min

The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.

The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet

2h

Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?

Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235

2h

Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.

Why the trail went cold in Nancy Guthrie case

3h

The lack of a breakthrough in the abduction of a famous TV anchor's mother is puzzling given the huge publicity.

A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore

4h

A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship has opened an unexpected conversation.

Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants

5h

The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.

Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams?

5h

Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked

Cargo ship hit in Oman

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The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.

Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations

6h

More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.

People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts

9h

The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.

Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty

13h

The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty

13h

Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".

Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east

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Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.

Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children

Ryanair tweaks family seating

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The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips

IBM unveils sub 1 nanometer

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14h

IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

Yesterday

Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime

One quarter graduates worse off

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17h

New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.

This Indian state is trying to ensure no one grows old alone

17h

Kerala is searching for new ways to care for its ageing population as migration leaves more elderly people living alone.

How to cope in a heatwave - according to you

17h

From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

The woman who fought for Pakistan's disappeared men now faces life in jail

Mahrang Baloch given life sentence

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17h

The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.

Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests

Kenya blocks Nairobi protests

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17h

Protesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

Five million barrels exit Hormuz

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Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities

Anthropic accuses Alibaba

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21h

The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.

Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist party

21h

Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.

The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear

21h

Months after the Trump administration's immigration crackdown officially ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.

Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans

Trump requests 88bn for Iran

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21h

But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.

Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter

Philippines blocks GoreBox

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21h

The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country.

'I thought I was going to die' - Venezuelans describe earthquake panic

21h

Buildings were flattened in the capital Caracas, where voices have been heard calling from the rubble.

Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas

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Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat

De la Espriella wins Colombia

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Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point.

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran

Senate rebukes Trump Iran war

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Experts say Trump is likely to ignore it, but that even though it carries little power, it is politically significant.

Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day

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France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.

Air conditioning creates political divide as France records hottest day

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France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.

UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal

Trump says Iran accepts inspections

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Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.

France confirms first Ebola case

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The French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.

Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikes

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Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.