NewsRescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235At least 4,300 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.2 hrs agoLatin AmericaPrayers and relief efforts after Venezuela's earthquakesThe BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.3 hrs agoLatin AmericaUN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attackedThe ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.5 hrs agoMiddle EastCo-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.King Charles reveals he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-25The King becomes first monarch to publish their tax payments - with the figures putting him among the UK's top 100 taxpayers.7 hrs agoUKParis 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.5 hrs agoEuropeWhy 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.6 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. 12 hrs agoUS & CanadaA Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in SingaporeAustralia and Paraguay play out draw which suits bothWatch: Elephant smashes through bus windscreen during attackTikTok influencer charged with Dubai murderWomen alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitationsWorld CupWorld Cup makes more than enough money - NYC mayorMayor of New York Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup generates "more than enough" income and supporters should not have to pay higher prices.Ecuador stun Germany to reach World Cup last 32Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany and reach the World Cup knockout stage.Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first timeIvory Coast reach the knockout stages for the first time in World Cup history thanks to a Nicolas Pepe double as they eliminate minnows Curacao.The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World CupTwo matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.More to exploreDevastating images from the Venezuelan earthquakePeople flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirtsThe capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart. 17 hrs agoWeekly quiz: Who did Donald Trump anger after saying they begged for a photo with him?How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?12 hrs agoEuropeChris Mason: The anatomy of the UK prime minister's downfallSir Keir, like his predecessors Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, lost the capacity to viably govern, our political editor writes.5 hrs agoPoliticsKing and Queen will not live in Buckingham Palace after renovations King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue to reside in Clarence House, Buckingham Palace says. 8 hrs agoUKWhy 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.6 hrs agoUS & CanadaThe abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feetStart-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?6 hrs agoMost watched1Watch: Elephant smashes through bus windscreen during attack2Watch: Japan's unusual course on avoiding a bear attack3Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes4Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas5Watch: Moment small plane crash lands in remote Alaska wildernessAlso in newsApple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console costApple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".10 hrs agoTechnologyMan City agree record fee with Forest for AndersonManchester City agree a club record deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.7 hrs agoPremier LeagueUS Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii limits on guns in publicThe court sided with gun owners who argued the limit on firearms on publicly accessible private property, like restaurants or shopping malls, violates the Second Amendment.13 hrs agoUS & CanadaIBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chipsIBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - 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