The BBC spoke to Venezuelans after the seizure by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Read full story Author:
Prisoners who absconded on New Year’s Day caught
Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne are arrested on suspicion of escaping lawful custody. Read full story Author:
I would have been selfish not to share twins’ muscle disease diagnosis, Jesy Nelson says
The former Little Mix star recently revealed her twin baby daughters have been diagnosed with SMA. Read full story Author:
Beach hut owners hit back at council over ‘second home’ tax plan
Beach hut owners in Mudeford say they will look at the legality of plans to double their council tax. Read full story Author:
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, White House says
It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump’s ambitions for the Arctic island. Read full story Author:
Man jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of Channel small boats
Police described Adem Savas as “without a doubt the most significant supplier” to Channel people smugglers between 2019 and 2024. Read full story Author:
MPs would vote on using troops in Ukraine, Starmer says
It comes after the UK and France reiterated their commitment to using soldiers to police any peace deal. Read full story Author:
Police told wrong family teen had died in crash
South Yorkshire Police says it mixed up the identities of the teen with another male in the car. Read full story Author:
Prince Harry not planning to meet King on UK visit
The King is expected to keep his distance during Harry’s court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. Read full story Author:
Trump’s raid has created chaos – and that is a risk for China
The US’s seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is no fan of chaos. Read full story Author:
Venezuela’s interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro’s guard
General Javier Marcano Tábata was the commander of the inner circle of guards tasked with protecting Maduro. Read full story Author:
Trump says up to 50 million barrels of oil will be ‘turned over’ to US
Earlier the president said US oil firms could be “up and running” in the country within 18 months. Read full story Author:
Palisades fire report was sent to mayor’s office for ‘refinements,’ Fire Commission president says
The Fire Commission president’s account raises questions about Mayor Karen Bass’ role in revisions to the Palisades fire after-action report. Read full story Author: Alene Tchekmedyian, Paul Pringle
Live Updates: U.S. Forces Intercept Oil Tanker That Defied Blockade of Venezuela
The U.S. military had been pursuing the Russian-flagged tanker as part of its pressure campaign against Venezuela. The move deepens a confrontation with Russia after the U.S. ouster of Venezuela’s …
Buy Greenland? Take It? Why? An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand.
Analysts say the Cold War agreement allows the president to increase the American military presence almost at will. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Jeffrey Gettleman, Amelia Nierenberg and …
Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela
Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else. Read full story (NYT subscription …
Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World
President Trump’s trusted adviser is casting his hard-right gaze abroad, saying the world must be governed by “force.” Go to Source Author: Katie Rogers https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
After Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running Venezuela
The secretary of state helped steer President Trump to attacking Venezuela and seizing Nicolás Maduro, and now aims to force the country to give U.S. companies access to its oil. …
Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
President Trump has said since his first term that he wants to acquire Greenland, and he asked aides for an updated plan on Monday. European leaders rejected the president’s assertions. …
How Venezuela’s Oil Could Shake Up the World Supply
The country could, eventually, attract investment and re-emerge as a force in the oil markets, but many analysts are concerned about an oversupply. Go to Source Author: Stanley Reed https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml