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Part of the airport collapsed in Venezuela in the earthquake on June 24 (local time). Source: AFP

Earthquake collapses part of airport in Venezuela

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Two strong earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 occurred near the northern coast of Venezuela on 24/6 local time, causing heavy damage.

The Japanese government has established an emergency team to collect information about the earthquake in the Tohoku region and is ready for disaster relief operations. Photo: AFP

Strong earthquake shakes northeastern Japan

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The strong earthquake shook northeastern Japan but did not cause casualties or abnormalities at nuclear facilities.

Rescue forces search in the rubble of a collapsed building in the Altamira neighborhood in Caracas, Venezuela after the earthquake on June 24. Photo: AFP

Venezuela declares a state of emergency after consecutive earthquakes

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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency after strong earthquakes on June 24, local time.

Europe is heating up at twice the global average rate, making prolonged heat waves increasingly likely to occur. Photo: Xinhua

The cause of Europe's scorching heat, breaking many records

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Western Europe is experiencing intense heat waves, with the cause identified as weather patterns called the Omega mass.

World gold prices are experiencing one of the most volatile weeks in recent months. Photo: Xinhua

Reasons why world gold prices struggle around the $4,000 threshold

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World gold prices are experiencing one of the most volatile weeks in many months, with selling pressure prevailing throughout from June 22 to 25.