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Moment quakes hit Venezuela, causing people to rush on to streets
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
'Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil
Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.
Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.
UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire
Heat records were broken when temperatures soared across southern England on Wednesday afternoon.
Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'
Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.
VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs
But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action.
GTA 6 will cost £70 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.
Texas family sues Tesla over fatal crash into home
A woman in her 70s was killed after a Tesla crashed directly into the family’s home.
'It is what it is' - Canadians react to loss against Switzerland
Despite the loss, Canada has still reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history.
How to cope in a heatwave - according to you
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
Air conditioning creates political divide in France
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe
Tens of millions of people are grappling with punishing temperatures, which have led to red heat alerts across the continent.
The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.
I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.
Rescuers race to find survivors as Venezuela reels from massive quakes: Everything we know so far
Venezuela has suffered its worst tremors in a century, with the scale of damage likely to be significant.
'Strongest quake I've ever felt' - Venezuelans describe panic
Two quakes hit the capital seconds apart, the first at a magnitude of 7.2 and the second at 7.5.
The Papers: 'Never again' and 'No 10 of the north'
A major hospital maternity review and Burnham's mooted plans for prime minister lead Thursday's papers.
The woman who fought for Pakistan's disappeared men now faces life in jail
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.
The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear
Six months after he Trump administration's immigration crackdown ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.
'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories
Families explain how they became part of the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history.
Trump launches America250 festivities with a rally on the National Mall
A stealth bomber flyover and a Trump speech in the nation's capital kicks off weeks of festivities.
Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities
The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.
Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist party
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.
Trump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging drivers
The US president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.
Two more Met officers sacked over Panorama film
The officers were filmed glorifying force against detainees during an undercover investigation.
Bournemouth Echo
Tiny cinema and bar hidden beneath the streets of Bournemouth
Located beneath the busy streets of Bournemouth, there is a cinematic secret so small you might just miss it if you blink.
Sailing club in Dorset to mark major milestone with weekend of racing next month
Lilliput Sailing Club, based at the Blue Lagoon in Poole and established in 1956, will hold its 70th annual regatta on July 18 and 19.
Bournemouth MP meets with policing minister to discuss shoplifting and ASB
Jessica Toale MP met with Policing Minister, Sarah Jones MP, to raise the impact of shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and police response times.
Petition for improved road safety backed by Dorset MP surpasses 1,500 signatures
Over 1,500 people, alongside Vikki Slade MP have backed a petition for improved road safety on Wimborne Road near Knobcrook Bridge, Dorset.
Dorset venue to preserve decades of history with newly funded archive project
Work can begin on a major project to catalogue and preserve archives held at Lighthouse Poole thanks to a £600,000 grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Mr Kelloggs the horse brings joy to mental health patients at Poole hospital
A hospital ward recently received a visit from an unusual four-legged guest as part of an animal-assisted therapy session.
Dorset beach named one of the best 'hidden gem' beaches to visit in the UK
Highcliffe Beach in Christchurch came second in a list of the UK’s best lesser-known coastal spots, compiled by outdoor experts at Millets.
Dorset employers urged to take sensible and supportive approach during heatwave
Ellis Jones Solicitors, based in Dorset, has reminded businesses of their responsibilities to protect staff and consider flexible working during heatwaves.
Bournemouth road to close for nearly two weeks
A road in Bournemouth will be closed for 11 days next month to allow for work on a tree to take place
Sardinian flavours and recipes set to delight visitors at Wimborne Food Festival
Cristina Cavalleri, owner of LovItaly Deli and Restaurant in Wimborne and Ringwood, will bring a taste of Sardinia to this year’s Wimborne Food Festival with a live cookery demonstration.
Enjoy a summer of cinema for less at Lighthouse Poole due to Government scheme
Lighthouse Poole is able to offer a summer of cinema for less from this week thanks to the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme.
Popular training programme returns to empower next generation of music leaders
Emerging creatives (18-30) are encouraged to apply to become Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s next BSO Young Associates.
Car insurance prices on the rise again in Bournemouth, new data reveals
New data shows drivers in Bournemouth are now paying an average of £582 for cover, up £18 over the past three months, but £23 cheaper compared to this time last year.
Award-winning school celebrating 30 years and new headteacher
Ballard School in New Milton, an award-winning independent school, was renamed in September 1995, though its educational roots on the site date back to 1895.
Next of kin appeal for 78-year-old woman who died at home in Bournemouth
Dorset Coroner issues next of kin appeal for Margaret Lundgren, 78, of Bournemouth, who died in Bourne Avenue on June 23. Public urged to contact 01202 123900.
Building materials sector showcases career options for veterans in Dorset
1,000 job opportunities now available on platform dedicated to the building materials sector – encouraging veterans to join its ranks ahead of Armed Forces Day.
More than 1,500 micro-charities drive change and support Dorset's communities
New analysis by Ansvar Insurance has highlighted the significant contribution made by 1,530 micro-charities supporting causes across Dorset.
Dorset school raises £4,000 for charity supporting children living in crisis
Pupils at Bryanston Prep School in Dorset helped raise £4,000 for School in a Bag (SIAB), funding one packed bag for every child on the school’s roll.
Regeneration project moves forward with new developer appointment
A major regeneration project is moving forward with the appointment of a new developer
Seven year old in Dorset has artwork selected for Royal Academy exhibition
Arlo Warboys, who attends Kids' Art Club with Shelley in Southbourne, had his design selected for the Young Artists' Summer Show, July 14 to August 30.
NHS to offer new immunotherapy for hundreds of women with severe cervical cancer
Hundreds of women with aggressive cervical cancer are to be offered a new immunotherapy on the NHS, which could help more women survive and stay cancer-free.
Dorset Council updating its Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
Prevention and early intervention are set to be key themes in Dorset Council’s new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
'Much-loved' garden party set to return to beautiful Dorset location this August
The Cranborne Garden Party will take place on August 8 at Cranborne Lodge offering a day filled with live music, food, and English sparkling wine.
Bournemouth restaurant fights to keep licence after illegal worker found
A restaurant is fighting to keep its licence after being found to have employed an illegal worker
Community rallies together to help care home resident celebrate her 101st birthday
Pat, who lives in Hamworthy, enjoyed the special celebration after the Dorset House team shared details of Pat's upcoming 101 birthday celebration on Facebook
Calls for Bournemouth to introduce a tram see mixed reaction
A plan for a potential tram network has sparked mixed reactions from residents.
Formula 1
Our early Bet Builder tips for the Austrian Grand Prix
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including a podium finish, top-six finish, points finish and Safety Car appearance.
What are the F1 Fantasy strategies for Austria and Britain?
Formula 1 heads into back-to-back weekends at the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone – two circuits that favour attacking drivers and reward cars with strong race pace. With overtaking on the menu at both venues, who should you be targeting across this Austrian and British double header?
Windows Central
GTA 6 Pre-orders are going live: All the places to buy GTA 6 and Standard vs Ultimate edition explained
GTA 6 is now available to pre-order from midnight here's where you can grab it
This flagship Snapdragon X2 laptop from HP only just came out, and it's already $650 off in this anti-Prime Day sale
The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 for 2026 is one of the best Snapdragon X2 laptops we've tested in 2026, and the X2 Plus model is already $650 off at the HP store.
Is Xbox CEO Asha Sharma right that "gaming is unaffordable" for many? We asked you — and you had a scathing message for Microsoft in your answers
We asked our readers if they agreed with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma that gaming has become unaffordable for many, and their answer has been loud and clear.
Windows 11 is finally rethinking the Start menu and Taskbar, and it might win back people who gave up on it
Windows 11 brings major Start menu and Taskbar changes in 2026, restoring the ability to position, resize, and customize them.
The Steam Machine isn't for everyone — These 5 discounted mini PCs start at $594, take up less space, AND can deliver quality 1080p gaming
In the mini PC world, the Steam Machine is tough to beat in terms of raw gaming performance. But when you can spend half as much money during Prime Day and still get a mini PC that handles 1080p gaming, Valve's device doesn't seem like such a hot topic for every user.
Satya Nadella says AI should benefit everyone — not just a few powerful firms "eating up the economy”
Satya Nadella calls for open AI development, warning against the concentration of power among a small group of tech companies invested in the landscape.
New Xbox update lets you make your gamertag longer so it "feels like you" — backwards compatible Xbox 360 games and Cloud Gaming got some huge buffs, too
Microsoft and Xbox have released a new update for the platform that allows you to make longer gamertags, stream games you're updating, and more.
These Prime Day PC hardware deals prove you don't need to overspend — I handpicked the SSD, RAM, GPU, CPU, and bundle savings I recommend to my gamer friends
PC component prices are out of control, and although I can't predict when the crisis will end, I can handpick a bunch of deals on SSDs, RAM, CPUs, GPUs, and more to help you save money wherever possible.
"To further refine and strengthen the overall experience": The sequel to this Xbox Game Pass Soulslike got delayed into 2027, but I don't mind after reading why
Lords of the Fallen 2 dev CI Games has announced that the upcoming dark fantasy Soulslike has been delayed until 2027 to "refine and strengthen" the game.
Everyone is bracing for GTA 6’s $100 price, but there’s a cheaper way to lock it in and it’s surprisingly simple
GTA 6 pre-orders go live tomorrow, and you can already save money while bagging the Ultimate Edition at a discount
NVIDIA claims its 'next‑gen AI infrastructure' offers a fix for data centers’ insatiable thirst — "The water consumption challenge for data centers is largely solved."
NVIDIA unveils a cooling breakthrough that could reduce water and energy use in data centers.