State of emergency declared as two major earthquakes strike Venezuela

To display this content from YouTube, you must enable tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again Cover image: © France 24 01:46 State of emergency declared as two major earthquakes strike Venezuela Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 10:34 Share Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 after dozens of buildings collapsed ​into piles of shattered concrete and steel in and around the capital Caracas. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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🔴 Venezuela earthquakes live: US 'immediately deploying' rescuers, quakes most powerful since 1900

Live Venezuela earthquakes live: US 'immediately deploying' rescuers, Rubio says Americas Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 09:46Modified: 25/06/2026 - 10:44 Share By: FRANCE 24 Rescue workers search through the rubble of collapsed buildings in Caracas, on June 24, 2026. © Rayner Pena, Efe Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other, causing buildings to collapse and widespread damage in and around Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, rank among the strongest quakes to hit the country in more than a century. US, India and China have pledged to assist the stricken country. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 25/06/2026 - 10:44 25/06/2026 - 10:38French embassy damaged in quakes The French Embassy in Caracas “suffered material damage” during the twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the Foreign Ministry has said, adding tha…

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Macron hosts Meloni for Riviera talks after Italian leader's fallout with Trump

Advertising Macron hosts Meloni for Riviera talks after Italian leader's fallout with Trump Europe French President Emmanuel Macron will aim to build on a nascent rapprochement with Italy's Giorgia Meloni when they meet for a bilateral summit on the French Riviera on Thursday, just days after Meloni's erstwhile ally Donald Trump mocked her for supposedly "begging" him for a photograph at a recent G7 meeting. Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 09:07 2 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 French President Emmanuel Macron greets the Italian PM at the Élysée Palace in April 2026.

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World Cup 2026: Brazil and Morocco put on a show and secure qualification

Sport To display this content from YouTube, you must enable tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again Cover

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Paris dream turns to nightmare as rooftop dwellers bake in historic heatwave

Advertising Paris dream turns to nightmare as rooftop dwellers bake in historic heatwave France The unrelenting heatwave pummeling France has turned the iconic zinc roofs of Paris into a nightmare and a health hazard for people living directly underneath in often cramped attic dwellings that retain the searing heat and are impossible to ventilate. Issued on: 25/06/2026 - 08:30 4 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 The extreme weather in the French capital is especially grueling for residents living in top-floor apartments ill-suited to record-high temperatures. © Lucien Libert, Reuters Before the heat struck, Amelie Kenney could boast that she almost had it all: a tiny but cheap top-floor apartment in Paris, with an enviable view from its minuscule balcony of the French capital's iconic gray roofs and even, when she leans out far enough, up to the Sacré-Cœur basilica atop Montmartre. B…

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South Africa reach knockout stage for first time with win over South Korea

Advertising World Cup 2026: South Africa reach knockout stage for first time with win over South Korea Sport South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, completing a remarkable recovery after losing their opener. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive second-half goal as Bafana Bafana secured second place in Group A behind Mexico after drawing with the Czech Republic.

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New OTT Releases This Week (June 22 - June 28): Raja Shivaji, Gram Chikitsalay Season 2, Avatar Fire and Ash, Perfect Family, Lock Upp S2, and More

This week's OTT lineup is genuinely hard to ignore. House of the Dragon Season 3 kicks things off on JioHotstar, while Avatar: Fire and Ash and Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 keep the fantasy mood going across JioHotstar and Netflix. On the Indian content side, Gram Chikitsalay Season 2, Lingam, Perfect Family, Raja Shivaji, and the Baahubali documentary all land between June 23 and 26.

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Gemini in Chrome Gets a New 'Select From Screen' Feature for Faster AI-Powered Searches

Google Chrome is getting a new search feature. With this update, users no longer have to search for words when writing prompts with Gemini in Chrome. Google has updated its Gemini in Chrome support documentation to include the new Select from Screen feature. Users can click Ask Gemini in Chrome, then select the Plus icon to access this feature.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Launched in India With 52dB ANC, Up to 54-Hour Battery Life: Price, Specifications

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 India Launch Date Revealed Along With Key Specifications, Features 16 June 2026 OnePlus Nord Buds 4 India Launch Teased as Company Reveals Colour, Design 12 June 2026 OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro Review: Budget Buds, Flagship Silence 14 April 2026 OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro Launched in India With Up to 55dB ANC, Up to 54 Hours of Total Playback Time: Price, Features 19 March 2026 OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro India Launch Date, Key Features and Availability Details Announced 10 March 2026

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Redmi K90 Ultra Battery, Display Features Revealed, Tipster Claims It Outperforms Rival Snapdragon-Powered Flagships

Redmi K90 Ultra will be equipped with an 8,550mAh Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery, featuring 16 percent silicon content, the Xiaomi sub-brand announced on Thursday. The upcoming smartphone will also arrive with support for 100W wired fast charging and 22.5W wired reverse charging. This is a significant upgrade over the Redmi K80 Ultra, which is backed by a 7,410mAh battery.

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Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Not Getting a Disc Version at Launch, Rockstar Confirms

Rockstar Games has confirmed price and pre-order details for Grand Theft Auto 6, which is now available to pre-purchase on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. The studio has also confirmed that the game will not get a disc version at launch. Instead, the physical release will come with a digital download code in the box.

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Google Play Store to Allow External Payments From June 30 in Select Global Markets

Google will let developers offer alternative payment systems and direct users to their own websites for purchases alongside Google Play's billing platform starting June 30. The move gives developers more flexibility in how they handle payments while reducing dependence on Google's in-app billing system.

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iOS 27 Beta 2: Siri AI's System Prompt Reportedly Includes Instructions to Not Offer Webpage Summaries

iOS 27 beta 2 was released earlier this month Click Here to Add Gadgets360 As A Trusted Source Highlights iOS 27 stable update is expected to roll out later this year Siri AI is capable of taking actions on behalf of the user Apple reportedly plans to bring more features with iOS 27 Apple started rolling out the first developer beta version of the latest iOS 27 update for app developers earlier this month, along with new betas for iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 updates. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled the iOS 27 update during the keynote presentation of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, along with its new foundational AI models that power Siri AI, Apple's revamped voice assistant.

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Nothing Phone 4b Design Revealed Ahead of Launch as Company Confirms Blue Colourway, Glyph Bar

Nothing Phone 4b Surfaces on Geekbench With Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Chipset 24 June 2026 Nothing Phone 4b India Launch Date Revealed; Phone 'b' Series Will Be More Affordable Than Phone 'a' Models 23 June 2026 Nothing Phone 4b Design Teased, Microsite Hints at Imminent Launch in India 22 June 2026

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iPhone Ultra Reportedly Enters Final Production Stage Ahead of September Launch

Apple has been rumoured to launch its first foldable iPhone this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to acknowledge the handset, it is said to have entered its final stages of development. According to a report, Apple has completed the validation of key hardware components and is preparing to begin mass production as early as next month.

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Samsung Reportedly Expands One UI 9 Testing to More Galaxy Devices Ahead of Stable Android 17 Rollout

How to Enable Your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone's New Network Speed Indicator Feature: A Step-by-Step Guide 13 June 2026 Samsung's One UI 9 Beta Now Available to Test on Galaxy S26 Series; Wider Roll Out Could Follow 12 June 2026 Samsung Reportedly Starts Internal Testing of Android 17-Based One UI 9 for Galaxy S25 Series 5 June 2026 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8 to Launch With Google’s Gemini Intelligence Features: Report 14 May 2026 Samsung Developing One UI 9 Feature That Blocks Distracting Apps at Network Level: Report 14 May 2026

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Emergency room wait times continue to climb, as more medically complex patients seek care

Open this photo in gallery:The entrance to the emergency department at Peter Lougheed hospital in Calgary.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOne in 10 patients spent more than 14 hours waiting for care in Canadian emergency departments, and those requiring admission to hospital sometimes waited more than three times longer, according to new research covering parts of 2024 and 2025.The Canadian Institute for Health Information, in a report released Thursday, underscored that emergency department overcrowding is a result of pressures across the country’s health care system, both from inside and outside the hospital setting. This includes limited access to primary and long-term care, hospital bed shortages and an increasingly complex patient population.The report concluded that 1.5 million patients in 2024-25, or…

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Papua New Guinea at risk of food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought

Parts of Papua New Guinea are fearing food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought. Photograph: Annette Ruzicka/The GuardianView image in fullscreenParts of Papua New Guinea are fearing food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought. Photograph: Annette Ruzicka/The GuardianPapua New GuineaPapua New Guinea at risk of food shortages as El Niño brings frost and droughtOxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwideRebecca Bush in Port MoresbyThu 25 Jun 2026 04.54 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 06.57 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFamilies across Papua New Guinea’s Highlands are facing depleted harvests and the threat of hunger after the El Niño weather pattern brought frost and prolonged dry conditions that have destroyed food gardens providing sustenance and income for thousands of house…

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Sydney shark attack survivor awake, alert and ‘remembers the whole event in detail’, brother says

Leah Stewart with her daughter. Stewart is no longer in a critical condition after being attacked by a shark at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Photograph: GofundmeLeah Stewart with her daughter. Stewart is no longer in a critical condition after being attacked by a shark at Sydney’s Coogee beach.

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Fortescue class action: female workers claim sexual harassment at remote mine sites

Fortescue’s Christmas Creek iron ore mine. A class action includes allegations of ‘serious sexual assaults’. The miner says it’s ‘committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace’. Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenFortescue’s Christmas Creek iron ore mine.

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Karl Stefanovic won’t appear on Friday radio show with Eddie McGuire amid Tommy Robinson interview fallout

Co-hosts of The Long Weekend, Eddie McGuire and Karl Stefanovic. The show aired for the first time last week. Photograph: ARN MEDIAView image in fullscreenCo-hosts of The Long Weekend, Eddie McGuire and Karl Stefanovic. The show aired for the first time last week. Photograph: ARN MEDIAAustralian mediaKarl Stefanovic won’t appear on Friday radio show with Eddie McGuire amid Tommy Robinson interview falloutNine Entertainment is expected to sever ties with the Today show host but is yet to make details of the separation public Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Amanda MeadeThu 25 Jun 2026 05.45 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 07.06 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKarl Stefanovic will not appear on his scheduled Friday afternoon radio show with Eddie McGuire after widespread criticism of his podcast int…

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