State of the nation: Americans weigh in ahead of 250th

BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Caraballeda, La Guaira, where neighbours and families are searching through rubble for relatives after the Venezuela earthquake. Local volunteers and authorities are coordinating initial search efforts.

BBC video shows World Cup fans on the US east coast enduring conditions described as a “heat dome.” We summarise the footage, explain what the report means, and offer practical safety tips.

Reports say a Taylor Swift wedding may involve multi-day celebrations at Madison Square Garden, but representatives and officials have not confirmed plans. Here’s what BBC News has reported and how to watch for official confirmation.