The United States and other countries are sending help to Venezuela after two earthquakes hit the country. A reporter with experience in Venezuela spoke with a journalist in Colombia about what is happening now.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes recently.
The U.S. and other nations are providing relief support to Venezuela.
Economic problems in Venezuela are affecting the earthquake response.
Political difficulties in Venezuela also slow down aid efforts.
A correspondent with experience in Venezuela is reporting on the situation.
The discussion about the response took place between reporters in Colombia and via special correspondence.
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The United States is negotiating a deal with Iran to end conflict and ensure safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said they will not accept a deal that lets Iran charge fees on shipping, as this could cause chaos in the region. A recent attack on a ship in the strait led the United Nations to pause efforts to evacuate trapped vessels.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Gulf countries to reassure allies amid Middle East tensions.
The U.S. and Iran have a preliminary agreement to address Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions, and safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Rubio said the U.S. wants a deal but "not at any price," emphasizing regional security and stability.
Iran wants to introduce maritime fees in the strait, but the U.S. opposes this, fearing it could cause widespread disruption.
A cargo ship was recently hit by an unknown projectile near Oman, causing damage but no injuries.
The International Maritime Organization paused the evacuation of about 600 trapped ships in the region for safety reasons.
Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers stressed that Iran’s missile program and support for proxy groups must also be addressed.
A new shipping route near Oman was created to help avoid conflict zones but faced opposition from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
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Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela one after the other, causing many deaths. Meanwhile, Europe is experiencing very high temperatures due to a heat dome, a weather pattern that traps hot air in one area.
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Venezuela was hit by back-to-back earthquakes.
The earthquakes caused hundreds of deaths.
Europe is currently facing a heat dome, leading to extreme heat.
A heat dome is a weather condition that keeps hot air in place.
The events are being reported on CBS Evening News on June 25.
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A U.S. official said Iran fired a drone that hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, causing most ship traffic to stop there. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Persian Gulf to reassure Arab countries that any deal with Iran would keep them safe.
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Iran fired a drone that struck a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The strike caused most ship traffic in the strait to stop.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global shipping.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Persian Gulf region.
Rubio’s visit aimed to reassure Arab allies about their security.
Discussions involved how an agreement with Iran would protect Gulf countries.
Nick Schifrin talked with Hussein Ibish about the situation.
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The United Nations has paused its plan to evacuate ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a British military vessel was hit by a projectile near Oman. The UN will wait until it receives safety guarantees before continuing the evacuation amid rising tensions and ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran.
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A British vessel was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman, but no injuries or environmental damage were reported.
The UN's International Maritime Organization paused its ship evacuation plan through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safety.
It is unclear who launched the projectile or which type of vessel was targeted.
Iran warned ships not to use routes through the strait without its permission and set up a new authority to control shipping there.
The US and Iran are negotiating a temporary peace deal that includes safe ship passage through the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for the global oil supply, carrying about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas.
Recent tensions include fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, supported by Iran.
Oil prices briefly fell below prewar levels, showing some market optimism despite the conflict.
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The Chinese film Dear You, made mostly in the Teochew dialect, has become very popular in China and sparked discussions about language and identity in Singapore. Singapore screened the movie mainly in Mandarin, which upset some viewers who wanted to see it in Teochew, a dialect many older Chinese Singaporeans speak. The government has responded by allowing more screenings in Teochew.
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Dear You is a Chinese movie filmed almost entirely in Teochew, a dialect from China’s Chaoshan region.
The film was a box office success in China this summer.
In Singapore, most screenings were dubbed into Mandarin, one of the country's official languages.
Older Chinese Singaporeans still speak Teochew, and some wanted the film shown in the original dialect.
Tickets for Teochew screenings in Singapore sold out quickly, showing strong interest.
Singapore's government announced it would take a more flexible approach to allowing dialect films.
The movie tells a story about a man seeking his grandfather who had migrated to Thailand during a Chinese civil war.
The film has prompted a wider conversation about the decline of Chinese dialects in Singapore due to government promotion of Mandarin.
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The UK experienced a week of very hot weather with temperatures reaching up to 36.7°C (98°F) in Somerset. On Friday, a red weather warning for extreme heat will be in effect for parts of southern England, including London and surrounding areas.
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The highest temperature recorded was 36.7°C (98°F) in Merryfield, Somerset on Thursday.
Wales reached 35.9°C, Scotland 31.2°C, and Northern Ireland 30.8°C on the same day.
A red weather warning, which signals extreme heat, will be active on Friday.
The warning covers London, Oxford, Sussex, and Kent.
This heat event follows a week of record-breaking temperatures across the UK.
The warning aims to alert people about possible risks from the high temperatures.
Weather services are closely monitoring the situation due to the high heat levels.
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New CCTV footage from a Scottish prison shows Allan Marshall walking calmly and clean before being restrained by officers, contradicting official claims that he was behaving aggressively and covered in excrement. Marshall died four days after the restraint incident in 2015, and the footage was released after a legal fight between the BBC and Scottish ministers.
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Allan Marshall was on remand at HMP Edinburgh in 2015 for unpaid fines and breach of the peace.
Prison officers said Marshall was aggressive, erratic, and covered in excrement, needing to be moved to the segregation unit.
Newly obtained CCTV shows Marshall walking calmly, topless, and clean while being lightly guided by three officers.
The restraint incident involving up to 17 officers happened outside the shower room about 20 minutes after the new footage ends.
Marshall died four days after being restrained by the prison officers.
The BBC had to go to court to get the previously unseen footage from Scottish ministers.
Police had previously claimed only the restraint footage existed, but the new footage shows the period before restraint.
The Scottish government apologized for failures that led to Marshall’s death but declined further comment due to ongoing legal matters.
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Netflix is removing several popular movies and TV shows at the end of June because their licensing agreements are ending. Titles like Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, and The Lego Movie will no longer be on Netflix, often because the content owners want to keep these shows on their own streaming services.
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Gilmore Girls, with all seven seasons, will leave Netflix in the U.S. on June 30 due to the license ending.
Sex and the City, including all six seasons, will also be removed at the end of June.
Other shows gone in early June include Blindspot, Brockmire, and Kim’s Convenience.
The Night at the Museum movie trilogy and The Lego Movie were removed in early June too.
Mrs. Doubtfire and the movie Casino are among the older films leaving Netflix in June.
These removals are mostly due to studio decisions to move content to their own platforms or end licensing deals, not due to low viewer numbers.
This trend is part of ongoing "streaming wars," where companies try to make their own services more appealing by keeping exclusive content.
Many of the removed titles will still be available on other streaming platforms.
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Two strong earthquakes hit the northern coast of Venezuela and caused the deaths of over 180 people. These two quakes happened close together and are called a "doublet."
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The earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast.
More than 180 people died because of these earthquakes.
The two quakes occurred close in time and location.
This type of event is called a "doublet" in earthquake terms.
A "doublet" means two large earthquakes happen in the same area soon after each other.
The information about this event came from a news report in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Iran fired a projectile at a cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. This incident occurred during ongoing discussions about fees related to passage through the waterway.
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The attack happened in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
Iran struck a cargo ship with a projectile.
The incident took place on a Thursday.
The event is linked to a debate over fees charged for passing through the Strait.
A former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran provided analysis on the situation.
The Strait of Hormuz is important for global shipping and oil transport.
No details were given about damage or casualties in the attack.
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Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing many deaths and injuries. Rescue teams are working to help those affected by the disaster.
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The earthquakes are among the strongest to hit Venezuela in over 100 years.
At least 188 people have died because of the earthquakes.
Around 1,500 people have been injured.
About 157 people are still missing after the disaster.
Rescue efforts are currently ongoing to find and assist survivors.
Venezuelan officials provided the numbers and updates on the situation.
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Rescue teams are working quickly to find survivors and recover bodies after two earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday. The death toll has reached 188, with thousands of people reported missing or injured.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
Rescue teams are searching for survivors and recovering bodies.
At least 188 people have died due to the earthquakes.
Thousands more people are missing or injured.
The report comes from the capital, Caracas, where the damage was severe.
Efforts are ongoing to provide help and assess the full impact of the disaster.
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Pixar director Brad Bird said he does not want to make a sequel to the movie "Ratatouille" because he believes the story is already complete. He mentioned that Pixar executives have hinted at a sequel, but he has consistently rejected the idea. Bird also stated that the story of his other film, "The Iron Giant," is finished.
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Brad Bird is the director of Pixar's "Ratatouille."
Bird said there will be no "Ratatouille" sequel because the story has a satisfying ending.
Pixar executives have indirectly asked him about a sequel, but he declined.
Bird also does not plan a follow-up for "The Iron Giant," another of his films.
Fans have mixed reactions: some want a sequel, while others agree the story should end.
Bird emphasized that not all stories need sequels to remain special.
The discussion happened while Bird promoted his new movie "Ray Gunn."
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Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck Venezuela’s northern coast within 39 seconds on June 24, 2026. The quakes caused many buildings to collapse, especially in La Guaira and Caracas, resulting in at least 188 deaths, over 1,500 injuries, and many people missing or trapped under rubble.
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The earthquakes occurred along the San Sebastian fault near Venezuela’s Caribbean coast.
The first quake (7.2 magnitude) was west of Morón at 22 km deep; the second (7.5 magnitude) was southwest of Morón at 10 km deep.
These two quakes are called a “doublet” because they were close in time, size, and location.
La Guaira, a coastal city north of Caracas, was heavily damaged and declared a disaster zone.
Rescue teams from across Venezuela were sent to help find survivors and assist victims.
The tremors caused power and cellphone outages and forced evacuations as far as the Brazilian Amazon region.
Hundreds of people in Caracas spent the night outside due to damaged or unsafe buildings.
Venezuela’s main airport in Caracas was closed after the earthquakes.
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Two strong earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit northern Venezuela seconds apart, causing buildings to collapse and widespread damage. At least 164 people died, many were injured, and thousands are missing as rescue teams continue their search amid infrastructure failures.
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The earthquakes struck northern Venezuela within 39 seconds of each other, known as a "doublet."
These are some of the strongest earthquakes in Venezuela in more than 100 years.
At least 164 people have died and over 900 were injured according to officials.
Thousands of families have lost their homes, and many areas have lost gas, water, and electricity services.
The earthquakes caused severe damage in Caracas and nearby coastal communities, with large parts of buildings collapsing.
The events triggered a national emergency and a regional aid response.
Venezuela’s earthquakes are classified as "strike-slip" faults, where the ground moves sideways, which tends to cause intense shaking.
They are compared to other recent major earthquakes like those in Turkey-Syria and Haiti, but with different effects due to geography and geology.
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Hundreds of people were arrested in Kenya during protests marking two years since deadly police shootings at anti-government demonstrations in 2024. Families of those killed demanded justice and compensation, while the government enforced heavy security measures around Nairobi to prevent disruptions.
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At least 60 people died when police fired on protesters outside Kenya’s Parliament in June 2024.
The protests began due to anger over a tax increase amid a high cost of living.
Families of victims say compensation promised by the government has been slow and unclear.
Police detained 355 people described by officials as criminals, including many ordinary citizens.
Government officials set up roadblocks and closed businesses to maintain order during the protests.
Opposition leaders joined families and activists in peaceful protests calling for transparency.
Only about 20% of families claiming compensation have received payments so far.
Three police officers have been charged in connection with the deaths of some protesters.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday night, causing damage and leading to rescue efforts. Loyce Pace, a regional director for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, spoke about the aid work being done to help those affected.
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Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday night.
Rescue and aid efforts began immediately after the earthquakes.
Loyce Pace is the regional director for the Americas at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
The IFRC is involved in providing help to those impacted by the earthquakes.
CBS News conducted an interview with Loyce Pace to discuss the relief efforts.
The situation is ongoing, with aid organizations working to support victims.
The IFRC focuses on emergency response and disaster aid in many countries, including Venezuela.
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Powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela near its capital, causing at least 188 deaths and heavy damage. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates the economic losses could be up to 7 percent of Venezuela’s economy. International aid and a reconstruction fund from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are planned to help rebuild.
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Two strong earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, struck about 160 km west of Caracas on Wednesday.
At least 188 people have died due to the earthquakes.
Estimated economic damage could be between 1 and 7 percent of Venezuela’s $111 billion GDP.
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced a $200 million IMF fund for rebuilding infrastructure, hospitals, and housing.
The U.S. is sending rescue teams and aid while assessing the damage.
The main airport near Caracas remains closed, complicating rescue operations.
The United Nations and Switzerland have also sent humanitarian aid and rescue equipment.
More than 20 million Venezuelans already lived in poverty before the earthquake, with limited access to food, medicine, water, and power, making relief efforts challenging.
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A van driver in Margate helped an armed police officer catch a suspect who had been running away after an assault. The driver stopped his van, let the officer in, and followed the suspect until the arrest was made.
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The incident happened on 16 June in Margate, Kent.
The suspect was fleeing after an assault on High Street.
The van driver stopped and offered the armed officer a ride during the chase.
The officer directed the driver while still holding his gun on the suspect.
The suspect was caught after the van overtook him.
Kent Police praised the driver for his quick and helpful actions.
The driver said he was glad to help and found the experience exciting.
The police said the arrest may not have been possible without the driver's help.
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