Powerful quakes near Caracas trap residents under rubble, trigger mass destruction and large-scale rescue operations as authorities warn of far higher casualty figures.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less ​than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

A deflected late goal from Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance as Colombia dominate possession to book their place in the knockout stage early.

Missed late sitter leaves England waiting for World Cup knockout berth after goalless draw with Ghana.

Veteran striker scores twice to become the first player to net in six World Cups as Portugal overwhelm Uzbekistan.

The two sides, trying to build on the interim deal they signed last week after more than three ​months of war, agreed a roadmap towards a permanent agreement within 60 days, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said.

Haaland’s brace sends Norway into the last 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal, as the Scandinavians join France in securing qualification from Group I.

Messi surpasses Miroslav Klose and Marta to become the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer as Argentina book their place in the last 32 with a 2-0 win over Austria.

The France captain’s brace and a goal from Dembele seal qualification despite a lengthy thunderstorm interruption in the second half.

Burnham emerges as favourite to succeed Starmer after key rivals back him, raising the prospect of a swift leadership transition.

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to guide Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria ‌and another victory against the Austrians would secure a berth in the next phase of the competition for the title holders.

Whoever replaces Starmer will become Britain’s seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote to leave the European Union which ​took place 10 years ago this week.

Narrow victory for Espriella over Senator Ivan Cepeda highlights deep political divide in Colombia, with campaign centred on crime, the economy and the future direction of peace talks and state reforms.

Salah scores one and sets up another as Egypt recover from a goal down to secure their first-ever World Cup victory and move top of Group G with four points.

Lamine Yamal scores his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal adds a brace as Spain ease past Saudi Arabia 4-0 to move onto four points in Group H.