Trump's Plan for Venezuela's Vast Oil Reserves
Donald Trump vows the US will 'run' Venezuela and tap its vast oil reserves. We explain the strategic importance of its 303 billion barrels and the huge challenges ahead.
Donald Trump vows the US will 'run' Venezuela and tap its vast oil reserves. We explain the strategic importance of its 303 billion barrels and the huge challenges ahead.
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic overnight raid. President Trump pledges American control, sparking global condemnation. Read the full analysis.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese calls for a peaceful, democratic transition in Venezuela after the US military captured President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest developments and official travel warnings.
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.
President Trump declares the United States will temporarily govern Venezuela following overnight military strikes in Caracas and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest developments.
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.
Caracas residents awoke to explosions as US forces launched strikes, capturing President Nicolás Maduro. The city is now on edge, with an uncertain future ahead. Read the latest developments.
A dramatic US military operation in Venezuela has led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Get the latest on the strikes, the charges, and what happens next.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms the UK was not involved in the US military action in Venezuela, which saw President Maduro captured. The government is focusing on British nationals' safety.
Following US military strikes on Venezuela, we examine the escalating tensions, from Trump's drug cartel claims to the strategic battle for oil and influence in the hemisphere. Follow the latest developments.
US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after large-scale military strikes. Get the latest on this major escalation and the declared national emergency.
Colombia mobilises armed forces fearing a refugee influx after US airstrikes on Venezuela. President Petro condemns US aggression and calls for a UN emergency session. Read the latest.
US launches large-scale military strikes in Venezuela, leading to the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro. Follow the latest developments and analysis.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared a 'state of external disturbance' following US military strikes ordered by Donald Trump. Explosions reported in Caracas. Full live updates.
Multiple explosions heard in Venezuelan capital Caracas, with power cuts and low-flying aircraft reported. Tensions with the US escalate. Read the latest developments.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says he is ready for serious negotiations with the US on combating drug trafficking, as Trump's pressure campaign continues. Read the latest on the escalating shadow war.
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The Boddington bushfire threat eases but residents cannot return home, while Queensland and the NT face severe flooding from monsoonal rain. Get the latest updates.
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.
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.
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A British father living in Australia for 15 years is facing deportation after allegedly posting antisemitic content online. Read the full story on the crackdown on hate speech.
A 43-year-old British national in Queensland has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols and advocating violence against Jewish people online.
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US forces intercept another Venezuelan oil tanker near its coast. President Trump escalates pressure on Maduro, refusing to rule out military conflict. Read the latest developments.
American forces have seized a second sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as part of a major naval build-up. President Trump announces a total blockade. Read the latest.