Venezuela Earthquake Casualties
More than 900 people have been killed and over 3,000 injured in the double earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
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UN Says Over 50,000 Missing After Venezuela Quakes
The death toll in Venezuela's double earthquakes exceeds 900 with thousands injured, while the UN reports over 50,000 missing. The episode also covers US military strikes on Iran and a peace framework between Israel and Lebanon.
The United Nations reports that over 50,000 people are missing following powerful double earthquakes in Venezuela, with more than 900 confirmed killed and over 3,000 injured.
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Missing Persons Count
The United Nations states that over 50,000 people remain missing in the aftermath of the seismic events.
1US Strikes on Iran
The United States has struck several targets in Iran in retaliation for an alleged attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
2Iran's Retaliation
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has reportedly responded by targeting US sites in the Gulf.
3Israel-Lebanon Framework
Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement brokered by the United States.
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“What are the primary challenges in locating the 50,000 missing people in Venezuela?”
“How might the US-Iran military exchanges impact stability in the Strait of Hormuz?”
“What are the key terms of the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement?”
Background reading
The context behind the episode.
Venezuela Crisis
Impact on La Guaira
The earthquakes caused significant structural damage, with people seen standing outside collapsed buildings in La Guaira on June 26, 2026.
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How many people have been killed in the Venezuela earthquakes?
More than 900 people have been killed.
1What is the status of missing persons in Venezuela?
The UN reports that over 50,000 people are missing.
1Why did the US strike targets in Iran?
The strikes were in retaliation for an alleged attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
2How did Iran respond to the US strikes?
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly targeted US sites in the Gulf.
3What agreement was reached between Israel and Lebanon?
They signed a framework agreement brokered by the US.
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This guide is based on the episode 'UN says over 50,000 missing after Venezuela quakes' from the Global News Podcast, published on June 27, 2026.
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The number of people killed in Wednesday's powerful double earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to more than 900, with over 3,000 injured.
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Also: the US strikes several targets in Iran in retaliation for an alleged attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly responds by targeting US sites in the Gulf.
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Israel and Lebanon sign a framework agreement brokered by the US.
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Photo: People standing outside a collapsed building in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 26, 2026 after back-to-back earthquakes. Credit: REUTERS/Maxwell Briceno
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