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Japanese airlines cancelled on Friday more than 100 flights as two tropical storms barrelled towards the archipelago, with authorities advising evacuations in some areas because of possible flooding and landslides. Severe tropical storm Mekkhala, downgraded from a typhoon, was packing gusts of up to 144km/h (89mph), according to forecasters, with heavy rain already pounding parts of southern and western Japan. The weather system was expected to skirt the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku over the...

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After two devastating earthquakes, the country is trying to seal a quick deal with bondholders but some are concerned

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In this edition of Next Africa, we examine how the Donald Trump administration's America First health strategy is changing the landscape of healthcare across Africa as a growing Ebola outbreak spreads through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warns that containing the virus will require more funding, not tighter border controls. Plus, Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with IAVI CEO Mark Feinberg who says clinical trials of a vaccine could begin by the end of this year. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Heavy monsoon rains flood Mumbai, submerging roads, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to wade through waterlogged streets in India’s financial hub.

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Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highlighted the scale of damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026.

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The United States Geological Survey has estimated that the final death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000 people.

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New images from La Guaira on 25 June revealed widespread destruction after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, damaging buildings, roads and key public infrastructure.

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The two quakes struck in quick succession, just minutes apart, according to the US Geological Survey, marking it one of the South American nation’s worst disasters in over a century.

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Rescue teams worked through the ruins of collapsed buildings in La Guaira on 25 June after twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring around 1,500.

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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 26: Papers discuss the scientific and political aspects of the earthquakes in Venezuela. Next: a new study sheds light on who makes the most money after university in the UK. Finally, we look at a heatwave headline that will make you giggle.

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Earthquakes are a fact of nature, but living with earthquakes doesn't have to mean living in fear. DW takes a closer look at some countries showing how preparation, innovation and determination can save lives.

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Officials and farmers in India are preparing for what meteorologists say could be the driest monsoon season in a decade.

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The number of wounded exceeds 1,000, Venezuelan politician Willian Rodrguez said

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The death toll from the earthquake is approaching 200 people and more than 1,000 people were injured

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The ongoing Titan Ridge eruption has left parts of PNG’s coast covered in meters of floating volcanic rock. For a community dependent on the ocean, that's a serious problem.

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Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.

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Satellite images compare Venezuela's coastal city of La Guaira before and after twin earthquakes struck.

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Rescuers and humanitarian aid are flooding in from across the Americas as hospitals fill up with patients.

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Inadequate infrastructure in Caracas due to underfunding intensified destruction from the tremors.

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Mother gives birth amid Venezuela earthquake devastation

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Baby pulled alive from rubble after Venezuela earthquake

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

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

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Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.

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

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

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Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage.

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Oil prices are poised for significant weekly declines as supply worries ease with tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a cargo vessel being struck near Oman, with Iran implicated, and earthquakes in Venezuela causing minor infrastructure damage, crude shipments through the vital waterway have increased. However, lingering geopolitical tensions and power outages in Venezuela could still impact future production.

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Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.

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The UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.