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World Service,01 Jul 2026,49 mins

Venezuela earthquakes: Speaking to survivors

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Available for 29 days

Rescue workers in Venezuela have pulled a three year old boy alive from the rubble six days after the devastating double earthquakes. The rescue comes well after the initial three-day period immediately after the quake during which experts say people trapped under debris have the best chance of being found alive. We speak to people who have been directly affected by the earthquake to hear their stories. As the World Cup knockout stages continue we speak to fans around the world about their hopes for their country. Ukrainians are in their fifth year of living under Russian aerial attacks. But despite the danger, people in Ukraine have had to find ways to keep going. For many women, it seems that beauty and fashion provide some refuge from the chaos – as well as means of protest and defiance. We hear from them. Presenter: James Reynolds (Photo: Search for missing persons in La Guaira after two earthquakes struck Venezuela - 29 Jun 2026. Credit: Ronald Pena/EPA/Shutterstock)

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