Venezuela earthquake survivors decry slow rescue efforts as death toll rises

Residents in Venezuela are desperately searching for loved ones trapped under rubble following twin earthquakes that struck the country this week, marking the worst seismic event in over a century. The United Nations reports that nearly 7 million people may have been affected by the quakes, which devastated communities in the hardest-hit regions. Survivors describe the rescue efforts as too slow, with critical hours passing before emergency teams arrive. The BBC's Dan Johnstone reports that the next few hours are critical for saving anyone still trapped. Previous ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon have seen near-daily violations, and Hezbollah is not party to the new framework agreement. The agreement, brokered by the US, aims to establish a temporary ceasefire, though its implementation remains uncertain. Meanwhile, renewed Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon threaten to undermine the fragile agreement, with the US-Iran ceasefire also at risk.