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Venezuela Declares National Mourning as Quake Death Toll Hits 2,295

Jul 2, 2026

Venezuela has declared a seven-day period of national mourning as the death toll from the June 24 earthquakes climbed to 2,295, with over 11,000 injured and 50,000 still missing. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced the…

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National Mourning Declared for Turkish Hotel Fire Victims

Jan 22, 2025

Türkiye observes a one-day national mourning for the victims of the Bolu Kartalkaya hotel fire, which claimed 76 lives and injured 51. Flags were lowered to half-staff across the country, including at iconic locations like…

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UK enters 10-day national mourning after HM Queen dies

Sep 9, 2022

The UK has entered a 10-day national mourning after Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle yesterday afternoon in Scotland. Flags on royal residences and government buildings were lowered at half-mast. Cultural and sporting events began…