Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at extensive earthquake damage in Venezuela, Western Europe’s deadly heat wave, and deteriorating ties between Poland and Ukraine.
‘A Disaster Zone’
Thousands of people across Venezuela are feared dead after twin earthquakes devastated large parts of the country. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes hit northern Venezuela in rapid succession late Wednesday, triggering aftershocks that could be felt throughout the region. Now, search-and-rescue operations are racing to find survivors among the wreckage, though poor infrastructure and hollowed-out government funding are likely to hinder their efforts.
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at extensive earthquake damage in Venezuela, Western Europe’s deadly heat wave, and deteriorating ties between Poland and Ukraine.
‘A Disaster Zone’
