NPR News: 06-27-2026 4PM EDT

Nora Raum· Host0:01

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Raum. The death toll from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes continues to rise as aid begins to arrive. NPR's Eder Peralta reports.

Eder Peralta0:13

It has now been nearly 72 hours since two major earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck in quick succession, causing widespread destruction across large parts of the country. On Saturday, the government said the death toll had risen to 1,430, with nearly 3,500 injured, but those figures are predicted to rise. Cargo planes carrying emergency aid for earthquake vic- are now beginning to land in Venezuela after the main airport in Caracas partially reopened to relief flights. US officials say they hope to deliver the first mobile hospitals today as rescue workers continue to battle unstable rubble and damaged infrastructure in search of survivors. In one of the few moments of hope, a newborn baby was rescued from the rubble in the Venezuelan city as teams and civilians alike continued digging through collapsed buildings. Eder Peralta, NPR News, La Guaira State, Venezuela.

Nora Raum· Host1:06

Israeli ministers and former officials have been encouraging people in Gaza to demonstrate against Hamas. But yesterday, the day of the so-called June 26 Revolution, no one showed up. NPR's Anas Baba reports.

Anas Baba1:20

It's unclear who was behind the campaign, but it failed to get Palestinians on the streets to protest Hamas, which says it's ready to hand over governance to a technocratic committee as part