News 25/06/26

Buildings have collapsed in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, after powerful back-to-back earthquakes hit the South American country, with reports of high casualties.

The US Geological Survey says the first tremor had a magnitude of 7.1, followed by a larger 7.5 earthquake minutes later. The agency warned that extensive damage is probable and the disaster is likely widespread, after residents evacuated swaying buildings.

New cases of obesity are rising fastest in younger adults in England, according to a study published in The Lancet.

Rates of new diagnoses for people in their thirties were nearly 20% higher last year compared to the 2019 period, while cases among those in their twenties jumped by 16%. Experts warn the trend towards earlier diagnosis is worrying due to the risk of serious illnesses.

The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn, mostly for urgent needs connected to the war on Iran.

The request comes a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action. The proposal faces an uphill battle in Congress as the conflict is highly unpopular with American voters ahead of November’s upcoming midterm elections.

Grand Theft Auto Six will cost £70 for the standard edition and £90 for the premium version, after pre-orders opened worldwide.

Rockstar Games confirmed physical copies will contain a digital download code instead of a disc. While journalists described the pricing as fairly reasonable, the lack of a physical disc is expected to disappoint traditional collectors.