NewsLIVEWoman pulled alive from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes as rescuers search for survivorsAt least 235 people have died and 4,300 injured by the 7.2 magnitude and 7.5 magnitude quakes that struck on Wednesday evening.Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal VenezuelaMulti-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.3 hrs agoLatin AmericaParis restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts eastTemperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.8 hrs agoEurope'It increases my pride' - Great American State Fair kicks off in WashingtonThe 16-day event features attractions from all 50 states and is part of the country's 250th celebration.9 hrs agoUS & CanadaKing becomes first monarch to reveal tax bill as royal public funding to double to £100mNew figures show the monarch paid £12.9m in tax last year, but do not give any detailed breakdown of how that tax was calculated.15 mins agoUKReflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service saysEarlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.2 hrs agoUS & CanadaWhy the trail went cold in Nancy Guthrie caseThe lack of a breakthrough in the abduction of a famous TV anchor's mother is puzzling given the huge publicity.9 hrs agoUS & CanadaCould a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams?Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July. 16 hrs agoUS & CanadaUN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attackedA Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in SingaporeAsia stock markets slide as tech shares slumpWatch: Elephant smashes through bus windscreen during attackCo-hosts USA lose to last kick of game against TurkeyWorld CupCo-hosts USA lose to last kick of game against TurkeyEliminated Turkey end the United States' unbeaten start with a stoppage-time winner as they record their first World Cup victory since 2002.World Cup makes more than enough money - 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