Caracas, Aug 12, 2026 (AFP) - The perfect storm that turbocharged Venezuela's twin quakes

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A dangerous cocktail of tectonic positioning, loose earth and shoddy construction contributed to the unprecedented damage caused by Venezuela's twin earthquakes, experts say. Jennire Garcia's home in the coastal Catia La Mar neighborhood was rendered unlivable by the tremors in late June, which devastated the state of La Guaira. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes killed over 6,300 people and sent 190 buildings crashing down, while 856 more sustaine......

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Harare, Zimbabwe, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Zimbabwe ferry capsizes with 95 people on board

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Toronto, Canada, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Drought raising risk of more explosive Canada fires, officials say

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Pereira, Colombia, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Pereira, the 'zombie city' devastated by Colombia's earthquake

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Harare, Zimbabwe, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Ferry carrying 95 people capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe

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Pereira, Colombia, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 240

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Ismailia, Egypt, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Child labourers among 18 killed in Egypt pick-up crash

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Bogotá, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Colombia quake death toll rises to 240: local authorities

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