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Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes

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Many feared dead after quake leaves shoppers trapped in Japanese mall

Police received reports of an explosion at the Aeon Mall outlet in the Kumamoto region but the force did not provide information on damage or any casualties.

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Venezuela’s twin earthquakes: the toll one month later

One month after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the official death toll has surpassed 5,500, with 16,700 injured. Damage is estimated at $19.6 billion, while thousands remain homeless and the number of missing people has not been updated since late June.

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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in central Peru leaves at least five dead

A 5.1‑magnitude earthquake centred in Chupaca, Junín, left five people dead and around ten injured on Saturday night, and damaged hospitals and religious monuments in the Andean area.

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Tsunami alert in Mexico and Guatemala after 7.3 magnitude quake

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala on Friday, its epicentre off Chiapas at about 15 km deep.

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Venezuela

Venezuela twin earthquake death toll rises to 4,490, officials say

Camps for families left homeless have sprung up in stadiums, plazas and on sidewalks in La Guaira as well as nearby Caracas.

Europe News

Key advice for what to do if you find yourself caught by a wildfire

Spain has been sweltering in extreme heat, creating tinderbox conditions favourable for the rapid spread of wildfires.

World News

Satellite images of Venezuela before and after the earthquakes

Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes last Thursday, with the La Guaira area particularly hard hit. Here is a series of before-and-after images showing the scale of the disaster.

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What is a seismic doublet and why has it hit Venezuela so hard?

On Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 18:04 local time, north-western Venezuela began to shake and, 39 seconds later, a second quake hit, feeding back into the first. But what exactly is a seismic doublet, and why is it so dangerous?

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Venezuela earthquakes: bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue in La Guaira

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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Atlantic Europe: Rapid alert against coastal risks, reinforced

In partnership with the European Commission

Observation, alert and assistance systems for geological risks are being reinforced on Europe’s Atlantic coast, thanks to the AGEO project. In the Canary Islands, citizens can help by reporting a landslide on an app, which notifies others of road closures.

Portugal

Portugal extends state of emergency amid destruction by Storm Leonardo

Portugal was hit by two devastating storms just one week apart. Roads were blocked by flooded rivers and fallen trees snapped power lines. People are being evacuated from their homes in motor boats.

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Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, triggering hot ash flows and evacuation

Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts in East Java, sending ash over nearby villages and forcing evacuations as the alert level rises to its highest point.

Philippines

Fung-wong leaves 4 dead and 1.4 million evacuated in the Philippines

Typhoon Fung-wong killed at least four people, forced the evacuation of over 1.4 million residents, and exposed 30 million to hazards in the Philippines.

Japan

Strong 6.9-magnitude quake hits Japan, tsunami advisory cancelled

The quake that hit northern Japan on Sunday caused temporary power outages and train delays. No injuries or damage were reported, and a tsunami advisory was cancelled.

Spain

Spain holds memorial for flood victims a year after disaster

Cleanup efforts initially led by thousands of residents and volunteers took weeks to scoop up the layers of mud and debris.

Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba, over 700,000 evacuated

More than half a million people were evacuated in Cuba, according to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, and forecasters said the Category 3 storm would unleash significant damage in Santiago de Cuba and nearby areas.