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The world scrambles to help after Venezuela’s worst earthquakes in 100 years

A massive rescue effort begins in Venezuela, where hundreds have died and thousands are missing. Then: Protests in Albania ramp up, Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2026, urbanism news and a new Frida Kahlo exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Volodymyr Zelensky pulls out of Ukraine conference in Poland over Second W…

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  EU engagement with Taliban draws scrutiny following Brussels meeting

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  Brexit at 10: UK marks historic vote anniversary with new political chaos …

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  What’s next for Colombia, as far-right Abelardo De La Espriella wins the p…

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  From Makerfield to Europe: the significance of a single British by-election

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  What’s at stake at this year’s Russia-Asean summit?

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  Trump calls on Russia to end the war in Ukraine after meeting Zelensky in …

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  Trump says that a deal with Iran has been signed on the US side as questio…

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  France shapes the G7 agenda at a moment of unusually high geopolitical ten…

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  EU capitals consider overhauling the bloc’s diplomatic service. What went …

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  Trump vows revenge for downed helicopter and talk delays: is the ceasefire…

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  Can Europe build a stronger defence industry after its flagship military a…

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  Does Iran still intend to make a deal with the US?

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  Kosovo goes to the polls again and South Africa’s immigration protests grow

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  Armenia decides between peace and conflict, Russia and Europe