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Families of the victims are pleading for the central government to step up rescue efforts.

White House spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday that the US government is "deeply concerned" by the arrest of activist and security analyst Rocio San Miguel in Caracas, Venezuela.

Brazil’s foreign ministry urged both countries to return to dialogue and said third countries should avoid "military activities” that support either side.

'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military's biggest scandals

It's the latest escalation in a long-running territorial dispute between the two countries, fueled by the recent discovery of vast offshore energy resources

In a rare softening of hostile relations, Venezuela has freed seven imprisoned Americans in exchange for the US releasing two nephews of President Nicolás Maduro's wife.

Scientists have discovered human DNA on ancient head lice dug up in South America after 2000 years.

After anti-lockdown protests at the weekend, Sydney streets are again emptied as mask-wearing outside becomes mandatory.

A photographer has captured his "dream" shot: diving down Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall.

The United States faced its first review in five years at the UN’s main human rights body on Monday, with the detentions of migrant children and the killings of unarmed Black people during the Trump administration’s tenure among issues high on minds.

Hugo Chávez’s former nurse has been charged with money laundering in a Miami federal court, accused of taking bribes from a billionaire media mogul to green light lucrative currency transactions when she served as Venezuela’s national treasurer.

Images released by the Venezuelan Internal Affairs Minister appear to show the aircraft still on fire while on the ground and National Guard officers inspecting the rubble.

US President Donald Trump says he expects to have a coronavirus vaccine on the market by the end of year, or shortly after, while all care home residents and staff in the UK will be tested by early June, heavy amid criticism.

Venezuela's chief prosecutor ordered the arrest today of a former Green Beret and two opposition figures living in the United States for their purported role in a botched operation aimed at removing Nicolás Maduro from power.

Venezuela's government has accused Colombia of a 'terrorist' sea invasion as the diplomatic tension between the two nations continues to grow.

At least 46 people have reportedly died in a riot at the Los Llanos Penitentiary in the Venezuelan state of Portuguesa.

Italy has its lowest number of new deaths in three weeks, South Korea has continued its downward trend in new coronavirus cases, and Venezuela has extended nationwide quarantine for another 30 days.

Hugo 'El Pollo' Carvajal will face a Spanish judge over alleged links to the military import of hundreds of kilograms of drugs onto US territory.

Rights group warns of new 'war' in Colombia's border zone

After a day of violent clashes, Opposition Leader Juan Guaido has called on people to continue taking to the streets in an attempt to overthrow the country’s government.

Russia acknowledged Thursday that it has military personnel in Venezuela, which is facing political turmoil and a humanitarian crisis.

Venezuelans are desperately searching for fresh water as mass blackouts sweep the country.

Venezuela’s political and economic crisis has reached boiling point amid growing efforts to unseat embattled president Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is being investigated for the alleged sabotage of the power grid.

Seventeen people have died in Venezuela's massive power outage, "murdered" by the government of President Nicolas Maduro, opposition leader Juan Guaido has alleged.

Journalist Cody Weddle has not been heard from in more than 12 hours after he was taken into custody by the feared Venezuelan counterintelligence police.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro ordered the vast border with Brazil to be closed today, just days before opposition leaders plan to bring in foreign humanitarian aid he has refused to accept.

Venezuela's embattled President Nicolás Maduro has blamed the US for his country's crisis, labelling Donald Trump's government a "gang of extremists".

A top European Union official has called for a peaceful solution to Venezuela's crisis through free and transparent presidential elections as desperate residents gathered at the Colombian-Venezuela border demanding embattled President Nicolas Maduro allow in emergency food and medicine.

The United States has demanded that Venezuela open up a key border crossing to allow through humanitarian aid.

President Donald Trump said that the use of US military force in Venezuela is still on the table amid its ongoing political crisis

Venezuela’s chief prosecutor on Tuesday asked the country’s top court to ban opposition leader Juan Guaido from leaving the country, launching a criminal probe into his anti-government activities while international pressure builds against President Nicolas Maduro.

Australia has thrown its support behind opposition leader Juan Guaido, not President Nicolas Maduro - as the country grapples with deadly protests.

Social worker Hanna Giugni (inset) is among 16,212 people from 146 countries to become Australian citizens today.

The US and Venezuela are locked in a tense international standoff as the Trump administration kept its embassy staff in the country.

Authorities in Venezuela say two protesters are dead and five others injured in anti-government demonstrations.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says a United States plan to kill him 'is already under development'.

Authorities in Colombia say they have rescued more than 40 Venezuelan women from a sex trafficking ring that saw the migrants forced into prostitution.

One of the suspects accused of trying to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro using drones armed with explosives has died under mysterious circumstances.

Six arrests have been made as president Nicolas Maduro blames Venezuelans living in the US for drone attack.

Venezuelan authorities say they have detained six people over drone explosions at a rally led by President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is blaming far-right factions for what he says was an assassination attempt on his life in the capital Caracas.

Seventeen people have been killed at a crowded nightclub in Venezuela's capital on Saturday after a tear gas device exploded during a brawl and triggered a desperate stampede among hundreds gathered for a graduation celebration.

A US man detained in a Venezuelan prison has posted a desperate video to Facebook begging for his life.

A set of stunning images have taken top honours at the World Press Photo of the Year awards, in categories ranging from Nature to People, Sport and Contemporary Issues. Over 4000 photographers from 125 countries entered – click through to see the winners.

Los Cabos, a Mexico beachside town popular with American tourists has been named as the most violent city in the world.

Trump is far from the most unpopular world leader, with other presidents and prime ministers liked less by their constituents.

President Donald Trump urged world leaders Tuesday to help restore "democracy and political freedoms" in Venezuela, singling out the South American country for some of his most blistering criticism in a speech to the United Nations.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that prohibits dealings in new debt from the Venezuelan government or its state oil company.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday backed police on the front lines of a war on drugs that he said would not cease, but warned officers their duty was to arrest suspects and kill only if their lives were in danger.