Venezuelans' anger over slow earthquake response

委内瑞拉人对缓慢的地震响应感到愤怒

Global News Podcast

2026-06-30

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More international support has been pledged for disaster response efforts in Venezuela in the wake of last week's massive earthquakes, but with tens of thousands still missing, hopes for finding more survivors are fading. Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo is still struggling to contain the Ebola outbreak, recording 47 new infections and 12 deaths on Saturday. Australia and Vanuatu sign a sweeping economic and security agreement in the face of growing concerns over Chinese influence in the region. Tennis great Serena Williams makes her singles comeback at Wimbledon. We hear from the 23-time singles Grand Slam winner. And, a fossil ignored for 40 years is identified as the first dinosaur bone ever found in Antarctica. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: A member of a rescue team walks over the rubble of a building in La Guaira, Venezuela, 29 June 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock, Ronald Pena R
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  • I'm Alex Ritson and at 15 hours GMT on Monday 29th June, these are our main stories.

  • The Venezuelan earthquake death toll climbs as anger grows over the slow response by the authorities.

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  • We begin in Venezuela, where more international support has been pledged

  • for disaster response efforts in the wake of last week's massive earthquakes.

  • The Netherlands says it's sending a naval vessel to the country with emergency supplies,

  • while China has promised almost $15 million in assistance.

  • Almost 1,500 people are now known to have died, and tens of thousands more are still believed to be missing.