Trump: Venezuela raid greatest assault since World War Two
US President Donald Trump claims the overnight military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was an assault 'not seen since WWII'. Read the latest updates.
US President Donald Trump claims the overnight military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was an assault 'not seen since WWII'. Read the latest updates.
US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on 3 January 2026. The dramatic raid has triggered a sharply divided political reaction in Washington, with Republicans celebrating and Democrats warning of a dangerous new war.
US launches large-scale military strikes in Venezuela, leading to the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro. Follow the latest developments and analysis.
Donald Trump announces the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following US air strikes on Caracas. Read the latest on this major escalation.
A major multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, after reports of people in difficulty in freezing sea waters with horrendous conditions. Emergency services are on scene.
Ukrainian intelligence faked the death of Russian paramilitary leader Denis Kapustin to claim a $500,000 Kremlin bounty, funding its war effort in a major embarrassment for Moscow.
A national inquiry will investigate how authorities in Oldham failed child sexual exploitation victims for years, amid concerns over race and far-right backlash. Read the full investigation.
Donald Trump reacts to Russian claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin's state residence, calling it 'not the right time'. The former US president also confirmed US action in Venezuela.
A wanted criminal in Brazil was arrested by an officer in a Santa Claus costume at a bus station. The 22-year-old was trying to flee on false documents. Watch the moment he was caught.
The beloved CBBC twins, Dr Chris and Dr Alexander van Tulleken, bring their 'Operation Ouch!' live show to South Bank. A 3-star review of the hilarious 'Quest for the Jurassic Fart!' Read our full review.
Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken bring their fart-centric live show to London's Royal Festival Hall this festive season. Read our review of the silly yet educational family spectacle.
Boston mobilises with 'strategised resistance' as ICE raids intensify. From a hotline to protests, the city pushes back against federal immigration crackdowns. Read the full story.
A suspected gas leak caused a catastrophic explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, killing two. Rescue teams search for missing persons amid significant structural collapse.
A suspected gas leak caused a catastrophic explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, killing two and leaving others missing. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate.
Border Force seizes over 260,000 counterfeit toys in 2025, with dangerous fake Labubu dolls making up 90%. Experts warn parents of choking and toxic chemical risks.
Two men inspired by Islamic State have been found guilty of plotting a gun attack on a mass Jewish gathering in Manchester. The plot was foiled by an undercover operative.
Two men have been sentenced for raping a vulnerable 14-year-old girl in Rotherham over two decades ago. Read the full details of the Operation Stovewood case.
Two men have been sentenced for raping a teenage girl in Rotherham over 20 years ago. Read the full details of the Operation Stovewood convictions.
The US has seized another oil tanker near Venezuela, prompting a stark warning from Brazil's President Lula against armed intervention. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
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.
US military operations intensify off Venezuela with a second vessel seized. Trump maintains 'blockade' threat and refuses to rule out war with Maduro regime. Full details.
US military unleashes Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria, targeting ISIS. The action coincides with the release of 300,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents. Full details and reaction.
Glasgow's historic subway system is set for a revolutionary upgrade, with autonomous trains rolling out in late 2026. Discover the safety features and what it means for passengers.
Former Liverpool deputy leader Derek Hatton and his wife, Sonjia, plead not guilty to misconduct in public office. Their trial is set for April 2027. Follow the latest UK court news.
Armed police in Liverpool have detained seven men following intelligence about a potential violent act. Discover the full details of the tactical operation here.
The Met Police is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering by a former Tower Hamlets Council employee. The case, dating to 2018, involves procurement and conflicts of interest.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar reveals ICE agents stopped her son in Minneapolis, accusing Trump's 'Operation Metro Surge' of racial profiling. Read the full story.
April Windsor's desperate bid to flee Emmerdale backfires, putting her entire family in the crosshairs of ruthless drug lord Celia Daniels. Discover the shocking consequences.
Rescuers search for missing British teenager George Smyth, 18, who vanished near Dracula's Castle in Romania after calling emergency services. His mother has flown to assist. Read for the latest.
A Cambridgeshire council terminates a tree surgeon's contract after he erected hundreds of Union flags on an A-road. The council cites political neutrality, while the contractor calls it a 'political judgement'. Read the full story.