Nobel Committee Rejects Machado's Prize Share with Trump
The Nobel Institute clarifies its prize cannot be shared after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado offered her 2025 award to Donald Trump. Read the full story.
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Portland ICE protests: Six arrested after border patrol shooting
Protests in Portland remain largely peaceful following the fatal shooting of two Venezuelan immigrants by US border patrol agents. Six arrests made as local leaders demand investigation and end to ICE operations.
US seizes third tanker in Venezuelan oil crackdown
US forces have intercepted a third oil tanker in the Caribbean in a week, as President Trump meets 'BIG OIL' executives to plan taking 'billions' from Venezuela. Read the latest developments.
US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker in sanctions move
The US government has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, the 'Empire', in a major sanctions enforcement action. Read the full details and global implications here.
Venezuela's Fate After Maduro's Capture
Following the US military action and arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela stands at a pivotal moment. Historian Jesús Piñero examines if this leads to democracy or renewed authoritarianism. Discover the nation's critical juncture.
Venezuela's £1.4bn Gold Held in London Vaults
The Bank of England holds £1.4bn of Venezuelan gold, frozen since 2018. The US seizure of Nicolás Maduro reignites the legal battle over who controls the reserves. Read the full story.
Venezuelans in London on Maduro Capture and US Invasion
Venezuelans living in London share their mixed reactions of relief and uncertainty following the US military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro. Read their personal stories and hopes for Venezuela's future.
Protests erupt in NYC as Maduro faces US court charges
Dozens protested in New York as Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to US charges. Demonstrators clashed over his capture, highlighting deep divisions within the Venezuelan diaspora.
US monitors tanker off Ireland in Venezuela oil blockade
A US military aircraft is tracking a sanctioned oil tanker 250 miles off Ireland, part of a major naval quarantine on Venezuelan oil. At least a dozen other vessels are attempting to evade the blockade. Read the latest developments.
Venezuela's Interim Leader Delcy Rodríguez Walks a Political Tightrope
Delcy Rodríguez assumes Venezuela's interim leadership after Maduro's abduction. Can she balance US demands with a defiant regime? Analysis of her precarious position.
Venezuelans in Florida react to Maduro's capture
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.
Trump's Plan for Venezuela's Vast Oil Reserves Explained
Donald Trump vows the US will 'run' Venezuela to tap its oil, the world's largest reserves. We analyse the strategic and economic drivers behind this high-stakes move. Read the full story.
Venezuelans in UK on Maduro's US Capture: Relief and Unease
Britain's 21,000-strong Venezuelan-born community expresses complex emotions after US forces seized President Nicolás Maduro. Read their stories of hope, fear, and concern for Venezuela's future.
The fall of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro
Analysis of Nicolas Maduro's disastrous rule in Venezuela, marked by economic collapse, mass exodus, and brutal repression, culminating in his dramatic fall from power.
Green's Croydon Mayor candidate calls role 'nonsense'
Green Party's Peter Underwood is running for Croydon Mayor despite criticising the role. He pledges to decentralise power and end decades of two-party dominance. Read his full platform.
Labour warned over Starmer leadership as crisis deepens
Labour faces historic failure if it keeps Keir Starmer as leader, warn party members. Letters to the Guardian cite Gaza, protests, and electoral reform as key issues eroding public trust in 2025.
Reich: Trump's 'Nightmare' Sparks a Democratic Reckoning
Former US Labour Secretary Robert Reich argues Trump's second term has exposed deep rot, mobilising record protests and Democratic wins. Is this the prelude to a brighter future?
Venezuelans Detail Torture After US Deportation to Salvadoran Prison
Exclusive: 252 Venezuelan men, wrongly labelled as gang members by the Trump administration, endured systemic torture in El Salvador's Cecot prison. Now free, they struggle to rebuild shattered lives.
Venezuela frees 20 political prisoners ahead of election
Venezuela's government has released 20 political prisoners, including prominent activists, in a significant move ahead of the 2025 presidential election. Read the full story on this major diplomatic development.
Campaigners urge donation caps to rebuild voter confidence
A coalition of 19 groups calls for a cap on political donations and votes for 16-year-olds in the upcoming elections bill, aiming to restore faith in UK democracy.
US Orders 'Quarantine' of Venezuelan Oil Shipments
The White House directs the US military to enforce a two-month oil 'quarantine' on Venezuela, escalating economic pressure on President Maduro. Read the latest on this strategic shift.
Trump's 'Resource Imperialism' on Venezuela Oil, Experts Warn
Experts condemn Donald Trump's push to seize Venezuelan oil as part of a broader 'resource imperialism' doctrine, drawing stark parallels with the Iraq war. Read the full analysis.
Myanmar's First Election Since 2021 Coup: What to Know
Myanmar prepares for its first election since the 2021 military coup, scheduled for 8 February 2026. This guide covers the controversial process, international reaction, and what it means for the country's future.
How Trump and Putin's craving for status threatens Europe
Analysis reveals how Trump's US and Putin's Russia, both driven by a desire for respect, aim to dismantle the European project. Explore the threat to the liberal world order.
Should we turn the internet off? Readers debate
As the internet fuels political polarisation, Guardian readers question if a return to analogue life would protect democracy. Share your view on the digital dilemma.
Bondi Attack Aftermath: Beyond Blame and Division
In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, novelist Thomas Keneally argues that seeking political scapegoats is a mistake. True resilience lies in unity, not division. Read the full analysis.
Readers debate BBC's stand against Trump's £7.5bn lawsuit
Metro readers discuss Donald Trump's £7.5bn lawsuit against the BBC, calling it a 'SLAPP' suit to silence the broadcaster. Is defending the BBC a victory for UK democracy? Have your say.
Trump's Venezuela Post Reveals Three Key Aims
Donald Trump's latest social media post lays bare US ambitions in Venezuela: regime change, oil control, and stopping drug trade. Analysis of the escalating crisis.
How Economic Gloom is Driving Europe's Far-Right Surge
Europe's deep economic pessimism is creating fertile ground for far-right populism, warns columnist Owen Jones. A shift in economic model is needed to protect democracy.
India's Electoral Roll Revision Sparks Democracy Fears
A major voter list revision in India, criticised as a covert citizenship survey, is allegedly targeting Muslims and threatening democratic integrity. Critics warn of mass disenfranchisement.
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