Europe's silence on Venezuela shows fear of Trump
European leaders' reluctance to condemn the US seizure of Nicolás Maduro exposes their strategic anxiety over Ukraine and dependence on Washington. Analysis of the diplomatic tightrope.
European leaders' reluctance to condemn the US seizure of Nicolás Maduro exposes their strategic anxiety over Ukraine and dependence on Washington. Analysis of the diplomatic tightrope.
European leaders face a profound dilemma after Trump's Venezuela operation and Greenland annexation threats, risking legal principles and transatlantic unity. Read the full analysis.
In a surprise military operation, US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Explore the global reaction, the political fallout, and what happens next.
Donald Trump announces Venezuela will supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with proceeds under his personal control. Read the latest on this major energy development.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife sustained head injuries fleeing US forces. Trump hails 'amazing military feat' as reports indicate over 80 casualties. Read the latest.
The seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by US forces was driven by oil, geopolitics, and domestic US politics. Explore the complex history behind this high-risk intervention.
Armed paramilitary groups patrol Caracas streets, checking phones and vehicles, as the regime consolidates power following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Uncertainty grips the capital.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper faces cross-party criticism for her muted response to Trump's Venezuela operation. Analysis reveals a strategic trade-off to safeguard crucial US security guarantees for Ukraine. Read the full diplomatic breakdown.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch breaks ranks to defend the US capture of Venezuela's president, calling it morally justified while questioning the international rules-based order. Read her full interview analysis.
The audacious US capture of Venezuela's Maduro marks a stark start to 2026, shifting global focus to hard power and defence. Analysis of the fallout for allies and adversaries.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado reveals her last contact with Donald Trump was in October 2025, as US military action triggers political fallout. Read the latest developments.
House Speaker Mike Johnson insists the US is not at war in Venezuela following a raid to capture President Nicolás Maduro. Democrats warn of a dangerous escalation. Read the latest.
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro faces US court after dramatic capture. Global leaders condemn Trump's military action as a 'crime of aggression'. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
At least 14 journalists detained in Caracas following the US-led capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the press freedom crackdown.
AI-generated images of Venezuela's Maduro being captured by US forces went viral, amassing millions of views and highlighting the severe challenges of misinformation in the digital age. Discover how fact-checkers are struggling to keep up.
Cross-party MPs criticise Yvette Cooper and Keir Starmer for their guarded response to the US capture of Nicolás Maduro, warning it emboldens China and Russia. Read the full debate.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court, declaring himself a 'kidnapped' prisoner of war in a surreal hearing following his capture. Read the full courtroom drama.
Keir Starmer's government treads carefully over Trump's Venezuela operation, prioritising trade and Ukraine peace. Analysis of the diplomatic tightrope.
UK readers react to Trump's Venezuela intervention, warning it breaches international law and sets a dangerous global precedent. Calls grow for a European-led alliance to challenge US actions.
The start of 2026 presents two opposing visions for America: Zohran Mamdani's hopeful NYC mayoral inauguration and Donald Trump's controversial military action in Venezuela. Explore the political stakes.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez extends an olive branch to Washington, inviting cooperation hours after Donald Trump threatened she could pay a 'very big price'. Read the latest on Venezuela's political crisis.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney directly accuses the US of violating international law with its Venezuela operation, while PM Keir Starmer urges Washington to provide justifications. Read the latest.
President Trump renews US claim to Greenland, citing defence needs. Denmark's PM firmly rejects annexation, warning of disrespect to a close ally and raising fears of a Venezuela-style operation.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is due in a Manhattan federal court after a US raid in Caracas. Plus, Trump's climate cuts impact disaster readiness and the Swiss fire victims are named.
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on serious drugs and weapons charges following a deadly US military raid in Caracas. Read the full story on the controversial intervention.
Brent crude dropped to $60.33 as markets assess the impact of US intervention in Venezuela's vast oil industry. A former Chevron executive seeks $2bn for projects. Read the latest analysis.
US forces capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez offers collaboration as Trump warns of further action. Latest updates.
President Trump calls on Venezuela's interim leader to meet US demands after military raid. Republicans backpedal as Democrats decry 'illegal' intervention. Latest from 4 January 2026.
Protests erupted across Australia condemning the US military's removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Three were arrested in Sydney under new anti-protest laws. Read the latest.
Following a dramatic US military operation in Caracas, Venezuelans face an uncertain future. Read eyewitness accounts of fear, anger, and the tense calm gripping the capital.