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1. Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty

   The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

2. People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts

   The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.

3. France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east

   Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

4. UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked

   The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.

5. Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations

   More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.

6. Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans

   But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.

7. Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty

   Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".

8. Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

   Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

9. IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips

   IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

10. Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children

    The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.