Three earthquakes above 4.0 magnitude hit Granada province, Spain, causing minor injuries and structural damage. The Alhambra complex restricted tourist access, while local authorities closed museums and sports facilities as a precautionary measure.
The Venezuelan government and opposition sectors agreed to work together to recover 31 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England to fund reconstruction after devastating earthquakes, amid ongoing legal disputes and economic crisis.
Thieves bypassed security at the Regional Museum of Messina in Sicily during a holiday festival, stealing priceless Renaissance panels by Antonello da Messina estimated to be worth up to €80 million.
Three major earthquakes struck Indonesia within 24 hours, including a 7.7-magnitude quake off Flores that killed at least 47 people, triggered tsunami warnings, and caused widespread damage and landslides.
Fourteen years after suspension, Myanmar is preparing to restart the China-backed $3.6 billion Myitsone hydropower project in Kachin State, amid local opposition, environmental concerns, and earthquake risks.
Recent major earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia reveal starkly different state disaster management capacities, with Venezuelan civilians relying on bare hands due to shortages while Colombian authorities mounted a rapid, organized response.
Deivi and Winder Delfín, 15 and 17, survived two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, witnessing death and destruction, including the loss of their mother, grandmother, and brother.
An analysis of 2026 earthquakes shows that while the global frequency of magnitude 7+ quakes is normal, devastating events in Venezuela, the Philippines, Colombia, and other regions have caused thousands of deaths.
Two moderate earthquakes, measuring 5.5 and 4.3 in magnitude, struck Ladakh's Leh region on Thursday morning at a depth of 10 km. No immediate reports of casualties or structural damage.
Earthquakes of 4.3 and 3.3 magnitude struck Nashik district, Maharashtra, causing cracks in houses but no casualties, officials said Sunday.
A new documentary, Steal This Story, Please!, examines the four-decade career of Amy Goodman, co-founder of the independent news broadcast Democracy Now!, highlighting her commitment to grassroots reporting and bearing witness to human rights abuses globally.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela (7.2 & 7.5 magnitude) killed 6,125, with 17,000-29,500 unaccounted for. 200 buildings collapsed, mostly in La Guaira, with 16,200 structures deemed unsafe. Cleanup efforts continue, aided by new rental law for displaced victims.
Death toll from June twin quakes in Venezuela reaches 6,125, per National Assembly chief Jorge Rodríguez. Lawmakers pass housing bill to aid displaced victims, while 1,400 remain missing and 24,000 live in shelters.
Recent scientific discoveries and environmental updates include Venezuela's earthquake aftermath, a new exoplanet, a global fungal network map, innovative firefighting tech, and more.
A Hong Kong resident found a rat in her blender, highlighting the city's growing rodent problem. Despite a 323% increase in caught rodents over a decade, authorities claim their AI-assisted containment strategy is effective, a claim experts and residents question.
The World Bank estimates that powerful earthquakes in Venezuela in late June caused $19.6 billion in physical damage, with residential buildings, infrastructure, and non-residential buildings most affected. The disaster killed 5,000, injured 17,000, and left 18,000 homeless, exacerbating pre-existing economic hardship and poverty.
The World Bank Group estimates the June 24 Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, primarily to residential buildings. A GRADE assessment highlights the need for timely, resilient reconstruction to aid economic recovery, with the pace of rebuilding being paramount.
At least six people died and 21 were injured after two earthquakes (magnitudes 5.1 and 3.7) hit Peru's Chupaca province, Junín region, destroying 48 homes and affecting 300 residents. Emergency teams are clearing rubble amid fears of more trapped victims.
At least six people died and 21 were injured after two earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 5.1 and 3.7, struck Peru's Chupaca province in the Junin region. The quakes destroyed 48 homes and damaged 18, affecting around 300 residents who are now receiving tents.
Magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 earthquakes struck Peru's Junin region, killing at least five people and injuring 21. The quakes destroyed 48 homes, displaced 300, and prompted rescue efforts, with president-elect Keiko Fujimori expressing condolences.
Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 have resulted in 5,069 deaths, with over 20,000 displaced. International aid, including $346 million from the IMF and $300 million from the US, is being utilized for relief and reconstruction.
Venezuela plans temporary accommodation for earthquake victims, with over 19,000 displaced. The government is seeking to release gold reserves and IMF funds for reconstruction efforts.
Venezuela plans temporary accommodation for thousands displaced by recent earthquakes, with the death toll at 4,333. President Jorge Rodriguez announced the plan, while interim President Delcy Rodriguez requested the Bank of England release gold reserves and the IMF release emergency funds for reconstruction.
Master carpenters in Japan use a 1,000-year-old woodworking technique called kigumi to repair centuries-old temples without modern nails. This method involves precisely carved wooden joints that fit together like puzzle pieces, offering structural advantages against earthquakes and humidity.
