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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Major earthquake hits Venezuela; heavy damage reported
A major magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck northern Venezuela, with initial reports of collapsed and heavily damaged buildings in the region. The earthquake was also strongly felt in Caracas. The earthquake happened west of Caracas and was centered 28 kilometers (17 miles) northwest of Montalbán, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It struck at a [] The post Major earthquake hits Venezuela; heavy damage reported appeared first on BNO News.
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The Tico Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings in Venezuela
A powerful earthquake struck north-central Venezuela this afternoon, collapsing buildings in the capital, Caracas, knocking out power in parts of the city and prompting tsunami advisories across the Caribbean. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the magnitude 7.5 mainshock was preceded by about 39 seconds by a magnitude 7.2 foreshock — a closely spaced pair [] The post Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings in Venezuela appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas
Windows shattered and people were seen running out of a compound when Caracas was hit by two of the biggest earthquakes in Latin America's modern history. The government estimated hundreds of people are still trapped and missing on top of 589 confirmed fatalities and 2,980 injuries. #venezuela #caracas #earthquake #southamerica #disaster
CBC News
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela earthquake before-and-after photos show 'catastrophic' destruction
These before-and-after photos of buildings and landmarks in Venezuela show just how hard the region was hit by the pair of 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes on Wednesday.
Drudge Report
· Jun 25, 2026
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:BACK TO BACK QUAKES ROCK VENEZUELASTRONGEST OF CENTURYPHOTOSLIVE
The Guardian
· Jun 25, 2026
Venezuela declares state of emergency after deadly twin earthquakes
Second quake, at magnitude 7.5, was most powerful to strike the country since 1900, collapsing buildings in capitalVenezuela earthquake – latest updatesVenezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has declared a state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes that collapsed dozens of buildings and killed at least 164 people, a toll that it is feared could rise significantly.Rodríguez said 971 people were injured and more casualties were expected. The two strong earthquakes hit within a minute of each other shortly after 6pm local time on Wednesday. The first had a magnitude of 7.2 and the second 7.5, the most powerful to strike the country since 1900, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Continue reading...
Associated Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Coastal city north of Caracas suffers heavy damage after earthquake
Aerial images on Thursday show the destruction caused by the earthquake that struck Venezuela in the coastal city of Catia La Mar, north of the capital, Caracas. The overhead view shows several large multi-story buildings that collapsed completely, while others suffered severe damage and caught fire in the city, located in La Guaira state, one of the country's hardest-hit regions. (AP Video by Juan Arraez) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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Related coverage for "Major earthquake hits Venezuela; heavy damage reported": The Tico Times — Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings in Venezuela. Reuters — Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas. CBC News — Venezuela earthquake before-and-after photos show 'catastrophic' destruction. Drudge Report — EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. The Guardian — Venezuela declares state of emergency after deadly twin earthquakes. Associated Press — Coastal city north of Caracas suffers heavy damage after earthquake