A journalist in Caracas describes the night of explosions as US forces moved against Maduro. Guardian correspondent Tom Phillips analyses the fragile new leadership and the nation's ongoing deprivation. Support independent journalism.
The US has seized a sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, with RAF surveillance aiding the operation. Get the latest on this major international incident.
The Trump administration has reportedly warned Venezuela's powerful interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, to support acting president Delcy Rodríguez or risk a fate similar to Nicolás Maduro. Explore the internal power struggle and US demands for oil acces
Moscow calls for 'respect for international law' following US military action in Venezuela that left 80 dead. Read the Kremlin's full statement and analysis of Russia's strategic interests.
Forbes Top 10 Travel Influencer Kate McCulley, who's visited 96 countries, reveals her three must-visit destinations for 2026. Discover why Italy, Japan's Hokkaido, and Madagascar should be on your list.
Protesters gathered outside the US Embassy in Jakarta, condemning the US military strike in Venezuela. The Guardian seeks reactions from Venezuelans and neighbouring nations.
Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld slams US action on Venezuela's oil as 'confiscatory and imperialistic' amid a global glut. Read the full analysis of the controversial policy.
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.
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.
Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's new interim president, remains on the UK sanctions list for undermining democracy. Discover the details of the asset freeze and travel ban.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
As floods cut off outback Queensland towns, stranded travellers learn a vital lesson: local knowledge trumps digital maps. Discover why picking up the phone is the safest route.
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.
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.
Hundreds protest in US cities against Trump's unilateral military strike in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro, as political fallout grows. Read the latest.
Following US military action in Venezuela, hundreds of Caribbean flights were cancelled. Get the latest Foreign Office advice and know your passenger rights if your travel is disrupted.
Following the US intervention in Venezuela, Donald Trump pledges billions in American investment to tap the world's largest oil reserves. We analyse the challenges and global market impact. Read the full analysis.
Venezuelan community in Doral, Florida, erupts in joy after Nicolás Maduro's capture, but Trump's plan for US control of Venezuela sparks wariness and deportation fears. Read the full analysis.
Analysis of Trump's plan for US oil majors to invest billions in Venezuela's crippled industry. Can it work, and what does it mean for China and global markets?
Leonardo DiCaprio was forced to skip the Palm Springs Film Festival after US airstrikes on Venezuela closed Caribbean airspace. Read how geopolitics disrupted Hollywood's awards season.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is in US custody after a military attack. Read the latest on Trump's plans for Venezuela's oil and the UN's emergency meeting.