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Venezuela

Death toll from the two earthquakes that hit Venezuela hits 5,069

Venezuela has been able to unlock €302 million of funding from the International Monetary Fund to support recovery and reconstruction following the devastating earthquakes that hit the northern coastal region last month.

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UK by-election: Nigel Farage faces 'record' number of rivals

A fresh by-election has been called in the UK constituency of Clacton, after Nigel Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, resigned his seat to seek re-election. Farage had won the seat in 2024, securing 46% of the vote share.

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Latvia becomes Lukashenka's latest pressure point for the EU

Belarus has shifted migrant routes towards Latvia's border, forcing Riga to call on its neighbours for support as the Baltic state heads into an election campaign. Lithuania is now considering whether to introduce temporary border controls to manage a rise in secondary migration from Latvia.

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Latest news bulletin | July 17th, 2026 – Evening

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World News

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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United Arab Emirates

Authorities deny reports of booms in downtown Dubai

Authorities have denied reports on Thursday evening of booms heard above downtown Dubai, amid renewed Iranian attacks on the broader region.

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Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Evening

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'Revolutionary' EU defence plan faces calls for faster implementation

The European Commissioner for Defence says Europe's military mobility overhaul is necessary, but MEPs are pushing for an accelerated timeline.

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Healthcare

Europe needs to catch up with the AI surge in hospitals, WHO says

AI solutions are being deployed across European hospitals; however, only a few countries govern them, putting patients at risk, the WHO Europe chief said.