BBC World News

1. Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235

   Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east

   Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.

5. 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.