Rescue efforts continue after Venezuela earthquake
At least 1,450 people are known to have died but the number is expected to rise.
Rescue efforts are continuing in Venezuela after Wednesday's earthquakes. At least 1,450 people are known to have died but the number is expected to rise. We speak to our correspondent and have a conversation with aid workers.
We talk to our Seoul correspondent about AI investment in South Korea, and hear about the sacking of their football manager.
And a children's book written written four decades ago has managed to become a big overnight hit - all because of a viral TikTok. Elissa Guralnick, who's 77, co-wrote "Weighty Words" to teach kids the definitions of words through stories. We bring together authors who have had success at an older age.
(Photo: Members of the French 7th Civil Security Training and Intervention Regiment make a recognition in a damaged building in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 29, 2026. Credt: Miguel Medina/Pool via Reuters)
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