Massive search-and-rescue under way after Venezuela quakes kill at least 188

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Lead Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on the night of June 24, 2026, devastating coastal areas around La Guaira and shaking Caracas. Officials reported at least 188 deaths and thousands of injured in early tallies; later health ministry briefings indicated the toll may be higher, with some sources citing about 235 fatalities and several thousand … Read more

Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188, injure hundreds; toll likely to rise

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Lead: A powerful doublet of earthquakes struck Venezuela on the evening of June 24, 2026, killing at least 188 people and injuring about 1,500, officials said. The quakes, measured by the U.S. Geological Survey at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, caused widespread building collapses and disrupted communications and power in Caracas and coastal areas. Acting President … Read more

Responding to Venezuela Earthquakes – U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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Who: The U.S. Department of State’s web page titled “Responding to Venezuela Earthquakes.” When: accessed on 2026-06-25. Where: the official state.gov domain. What happened: visitors encountered a technical error preventing access to the page and any official statement. Result: the interruption limits public access to the State Department’s account of U.S. diplomatic or humanitarian activity … Read more

Live updates: At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says

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Lead On June 24, 2026, two back-to-back earthquakes — a 7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by a 7.5 mainshock — struck Venezuela’s northern coast, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said. The worst damage is concentrated in the coastal state of La Guaira, which has been declared a … Read more

At least 164 dead after twin 7.5 and 7.2 quakes hit Venezuela, acting president says

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A pair of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said. A magnitude 7.2 tremor near San Felipe was followed about 40 seconds later by a larger magnitude 7.5 quake centered roughly 23 km southeast of Yumare in Yaracuy state. The coastal … Read more

Live updates: Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela kill dozens and injure hundreds – CNN

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Lead On Wednesday evening, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast within a minute of each other, killing at least 32 people and injuring about 700. A magnitude 7.2 foreshock hit near San Felipe just after 6:04 p.m. ET and was followed 40 seconds later by a 7.5 mainshock roughly 23 km southeast of Yumare. … Read more

Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela’s north coast: 32 dead, 700 injured

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On June 24, 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast within a minute of each other, the stronger registering magnitude 7.5 and the earlier foreshock 7.2. The quakes—centered roughly 23 km southeast of Yumare and felt across Caracas and surrounding states—collapsed buildings, closed Simon Bolivar International Airport and left communities scrambling. Acting President Delcy … Read more

Deadly back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

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Lead: Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast on June 24, 2026, registering magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 just 40 seconds apart, causing widespread damage and prompting an immediate state of emergency. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced at least 32 dead and roughly 700 injured, with officials warning casualties are likely to rise as rescue teams … Read more

Strong earthquakes hit Venezuela as buildings collapse in Caracas

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Lead Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on the evening of 24 June, the US Geological Survey reported: an initial 7.2-magnitude shock centred near San Felipe was followed 39 seconds later by a 7.5-magnitude mainshock. The twin tremors caused multiple building collapses in Caracas, major infrastructure damage including partial roof failures at Maiquetía international airport, and … Read more

Trump berates Senate Republicans over Iran war vote after calling off bill signing

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Lead On June 24, 2026, inside a closed-door Republican luncheon at the U.S. Capitol, President Donald Trump confronted Senate Republicans face to face over Tuesday’s vote approving a war powers resolution linked to the Iran conflict. The encounter came after Trump scrapped a planned public signing of an overwhelmingly passed housing bill, saying he would … Read more

Prime Day deals are live: Shop today’s best tech sales from Apple, Sony, Bose, Anker and others – Yahoo Tech

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Lead Amazon’s Prime Day sale has returned in an expanded format this year, extending across four days and covering a wide range of categories from apparel to home goods and electronics. Many discounts are restricted to Prime members, but several notable bargains are open to all shoppers. Yahoo Tech editors have tracked prices and highlighted … Read more