FTSE 100 Breaks 10,000 on Geopolitical Tensions
The FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time, driven by soaring defence stocks and gold prices after US action in Venezuela. Follow live market updates.
The FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time, driven by soaring defence stocks and gold prices after US action in Venezuela. Follow live market updates.
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.
Metro readers argue Trump's Venezuela intervention is about oil control, not restoring democracy. They draw parallels with Iraq and question the precedent set. Have your say in the comments.
Analysis of the US action against Nicolás Maduro and the strategic appeal of Venezuela's vast oil reserves to American energy interests under Trump's policy. Listen to the full podcast.
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.
Gold hits record high and US oil shares soar following the capture of Venezuela's president. Analysts cite a flight to safety amid geopolitical uncertainty. Read the full market analysis.
Despite Donald Trump's call for US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela's crumbling industry, experts warn of high costs and political risks. Discover why a stampede is unlikely.
Donald Trump's plan to extract wealth from Venezuela's heavy crude is a long-term play for US Gulf Coast refineries. We analyse the muted market reaction and the $185bn challenge.
Beijing condemns US 'imperialist' action as Trump's seizure of Nicolás Maduro threatens China's $106bn investments and oil interests in Venezuela. Analysis of the diplomatic fallout.
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.
Gold, silver, and copper prices jumped as investors reacted to geopolitical uncertainty following the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Oil markets show muted initial response. Read the full analysis.
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.
Gold, silver, and copper prices surged as markets reacted to the US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Discover the market impact and why oil's reaction was muted.
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.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was apprehended by US agents in Manhattan. The operation triggers international condemnation and raises questions about oil and power. Read the full story.
Donald Trump orders military action in Venezuela, seizing President Nicolás Maduro. The US vows to 'run' the country, sparking global alarm over a dangerous new precedent. Read the full analysis.
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 removal of Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump pledges billions in US investment to revive Venezuela's vast but declining oil industry. Analysis reveals the immense scale and challenges ahead.
Donald Trump's press conference shifted focus to Venezuela's oil reserves, reinforcing claims the US action was never about the 'war on drugs'. Experts analyse the legal and historical context.
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?
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.