In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

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Heatwave breaks more records in northern and central Europe

Germany, Denmark and the Czech republic are among the countries recording new all-time high temperatures.

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Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers

There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the border of Venezuela and Columbia.

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Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building

Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper.

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Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia

Col Dmytro Kozyura agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information, prosecutors say.

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Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

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

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Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed

Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

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