Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty

25. Juni 2026, 13:09

The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level

25. Juni 2026, 15:15

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty

25. Juni 2026, 14:00

Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".

IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips

25. Juni 2026, 10:04

IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts

25. Juni 2026, 12:08

The 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.

Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans

25. Juni 2026, 09:06

But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

25. Juni 2026, 15:32

Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children

25. Juni 2026, 12:08

The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.