Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Tops 5,200

The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela has surpassed 5,200 people, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country's history.

Rescue workers continue to search through rubble, with a rare moment of hope coming when a cat was pulled alive from a collapsed residential complex.

The disaster has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and overwhelmed the country's emergency response capabilities.

International aid organisations have mobilised to provide assistance to the affected regions.