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Messi played his last game for Argentina and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Messi played his last game for Argentina, Brazil’s elections led to a presidential runoff, Venezuela marked 100 days since twin earthquakes devastated the nation, Chileans blessed their pets and Cuban baseball got its first private sponsor.

The Independent UK · 20h ago

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake just shook southeast Victoria. Here’s why we may expect more

At just after 2am on Saturday morning, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred at Arawata, about six kilometres northeast of Korumburra and 100km southeast of Melbourne.

The Conversation · Oct 5

A water channel still flows beneath Smyrna after surviving earthquakes in Izmir

A water channel built 2,000 years ago in ancient Smyrna continues to function and carries water. Archaeologists are excavating the city to uncover more remains and preserve its history. Although the water is unsuitable for drinking, it is used to irrigate nearby green spaces. Smyrna has been on UNESCO's World…

The Times of India · Oct 3

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Sebastien Pocognoli throws support behind Angus Gunn amid Scotland No1 criticism

Sebastien Pocognoli has defended Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn in the wake of his display in the 3-0 defeat to Switzerland and revealed he has no intention of dropping the San Jose Earthquakes player.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

San Andreas and San Jacinto faults reach extreme stress as California’s ‘earthquake gate’ hits a 1,000-year high point

Recent research indicates elevated stress levels at Cajon Pass, affecting interactions between the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults. The stress is reportedly at its highest point in the last 1,000 years of observations. While this research does not predict a specific earthquake, it sheds light on how future ruptures…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Quake hits Hindu Kush: 5.44-magnitude tremor jolts region

A 5.44-magnitude earthquake jolted Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region early Thursday, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.

The Times of India · Oct 1

Tony Robbins Turns His Attention to Venezuela as Stars Rally for Earthquake Survivors

Three months after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, Tony Robbins has joined a growing movement of artists, journalists, foundations, and Venezuelans around the world trying to keep survivors from being forgotten as the country faces the far longer and more difficult task of rebuilding.

Latin Times · Sep 30

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Warnings ignored as Venezuela coastal towers faced quake forces they couldn't take, investigation reveals

In June, powerful earthquakes struck the coastal town of La Guaira, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life. Government-built apartment complexes collapsed due to inadequate construction standards and negligence toward geological risks. Experts indicated that the region's historical vulnerability to natural disasters was overlooked in housing projects. Officials have…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Takeaways from AP investigation into collapse of housing towers during Venezuela's earthquakes

The collapse of public housing in Venezuela's La Guaira state after two June earthquakes is linked to decisions made in 2010

The Independent UK · Sep 30

AP investigation: Warnings ignored as Venezuela coastal towers faced quake forces they couldn't take

Scientists had warned the government not to build along Venezuela’s coastal strip of La Guaira

The Independent UK · Sep 30

MLS Predictions: Playoff Races Heat Up Ahead of Matchday 28

International duty wreaks havoc on the MLS schedule this week but also offers some teams a chance to make up ground.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 26

End of humanity? Blow-by-blow account of what would happen if the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted now

Around 631,000 years ago — a geological blink of an eye — catastrophe unfolded in what is now north-western Wyoming, US. During what is thought to have been a series of immense volcanic eruptions, life within hundreds of kilometres of the blasts was shattered. Ash was dispersed across much of…

The Conversation · Sep 21

Unusual earthquake activity detected at site of former North Korea nuclear facility

Study suggests nuclear testing fundamentally altered the region’s tectonic landscape, making earthquakes stronger and more frequent for years afterwards

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Two earthquakes jolt northwest Nepal within three hours; no casualties reported

Two earthquakes struck Nepal's northwestern Mugu district within three hours early Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

The Times of India · Sep 16

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The Independent UK · Sep 15

Sebastien Pocognoli names six uncapped players in first Scotland squad

New Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli named his first squad since replacing Steve Clarke on Tuesday. He called up six uncapped players, including Hearts winger Josh McPake, Swansea defender Stephen Welsh and Brondby defender Luis Binks. Celtic right-back Colby Donovan, Stoke centre-back Luke Graham and Sevilla forward Robbie Ure have also…

The Conversation · Sep 11

How diaspora groups in the US are responding to disasters in Nepal, Colombia, Venezuela and other homelands

A string of major disasters in 2026 have had devastating consequences. Earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia and floods and mudslides in Nepal have killed tens of thousands of people and injured many more. Countless people remain missing and hundreds of thousands of homes are damaged, with some entire neighborhoods destroyed.

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Venezuelans in the US still navigate the aftermath of deadly earthquakes, grieving and helping

Venezuelans in the U.S. are grappling with the aftermath of the devastating back-to-back earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 6,500 people, with thousands more still missing

The Independent UK · Sep 9

For these Venezuelans living in the US, June's earthquakes still reverberate across daily life

Kelly Granado Montano, a Venezuelan living in the U.S., has been grappling with the aftermath of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela

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The Independent UK · Sep 7

Teen among 1,500 still missing weeks on from Venezuela earthquakes

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The Economic Times · Sep 7

Where could the next big earthquake strike? Scientists develop a new method that successfully identified a high-risk fault zone in Kamchatka

Scientists developed a new method to identify earthquake fault sections with accumulating stress. This technique uses GPS data to track Earth's surface deformation and locate locked fault areas. A real-world test in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula confirmed the method's potential for identifying rupture zones. Researchers are now testing this approach in…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Scientists create a steel sphere device that could protect buildings from earthquakes without electricity

Innovative researchers have created an innovative seismic damper that utilizes steel balls and friction to mitigate the vibrations caused by earthquakes. Not requiring electricity or sophisticated electronics, early trials indicate a remarkable damping ratio of around fourteen percent. With its straightforward design, the device presents a cost-effective solution for earthquake…

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Family refuses to end search for missing teen months after Venezuela earthquakes

Andrés Molina hasn’t been heard from since the double earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24

Latin Times · Sep 5

Why Did Earthquakes Strike Colombia and Peru Almost Simultaneously Today, Saturday Sept. 5th?

A 3.8-magnitude quake hit Peru's La Libertad region and a 3.4 tremor shook Colombia's Santander state hours apart on Sept. 5, officials confirm.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Science says earthquakes can make the ground behave like a liquid: Why buildings can sink and here’s what happens beneath your feet

Earthquakes can cause certain loose, water-saturated soils to behave like a liquid. The soil grains remain solid, but rising pore-water pressure reduces effective stress and can cause a severe loss of strength.

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Venezuela’s main airport partially resumes commercial flights after deadly earthquakes

Venezuela’s main airport has partially resumed operations nearly 10 weeks after two devastating earthquakes

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