Explosions in Caracas, Venezuela, as Maduro blames 'terrorists'
Multiple explosions reported in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, causing power outages. President Maduro denounces 'terrorist attack'. Get the latest updates on the developing situation.
Multiple explosions reported in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, causing power outages. President Maduro denounces 'terrorist attack'. Get the latest updates on the developing situation.
Multiple explosions heard in Venezuelan capital Caracas, with power cuts and low-flying aircraft reported. Tensions with the US escalate. Read the latest developments.
US military air and drone strikes have surged globally under President Trump, with ACLED data showing a more than doubling of operations since 2024. Key targets include Somalia, Yemen, and a new front in Venezuela.
China conducts large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying air, sea, and rocket forces. Taiwan places its military on high alert. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
A senior US Republican defends recent military strikes in Nigeria and Syria as a continuation of the policy to combat Islamic State extremism, amid claims of a new Trump-era approach.
US Christmas Day military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria have been celebrated by key Trump allies as a decisive move to protect Christians. Read the full reaction.
The US launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day, with officials warning of further action. Nigerian authorities confirm joint operations and intelligence sharing. Read the latest.
US President Trump orders 'powerful and deadly' strikes against an ISIS branch in Nigeria on Christmas Day. The Pentagon reports multiple fatalities. Read the full story and analysis.
Sky News reports from Caracas as Venezuela faces US pressure and military threats. Discover the fear, poverty, and political crackdowns defining daily life in the capital.
Planning a festive getaway? Check our essential guide to Christmas and New Year travel disruptions across UK railways, London Tube, and major airports like Luton and Heathrow.
US military kills five alleged traffickers in Pacific, raising total fatalities to 104. The controversial campaign's legality and expansion face scrutiny in Congress.
Eyewitness report from southern Lebanon reveals widespread destruction, civilian casualties, and growing UN-Israel tensions despite a year-long truce. Read the full investigation.
Londoners are urged to get flu vaccines as junior doctors' strikes strain NHS services during record seasonal flu hospitalisations. Attend appointments unless told otherwise.
A visual journey across the globe: from China's ice parks to UK doctor strikes and French farmer protests. See the powerful images shaping our world this Wednesday.
MetroTalk readers clash over whether politicians must prioritise fixing Britain's public transport to reduce car dependency, labelled a society with 'lethal weapons'. Plus, views on doctor strikes and immigration.
Resident doctors in England launch a five-day strike, the 14th in 33 months. With public support waning and both sides entrenched, the NHS faces a 'never-ending' dispute. Read the full analysis.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are briefing Congress amid mounting questions over deadly boat strikes and a military buildup near Venezuela. Read the latest developments.
US military confirms eight alleged narco-terrorists killed in strikes on three vessels in the Pacific. The action is part of President Trump's escalating campaign against drug cartels. Read the latest details.
The US Southern Command has conducted deadly strikes on three vessels in the Eastern Pacific, killing eight men suspected of narco-trafficking. Read the full report on the escalating campaign.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confronts war crime allegations and a damning report on mishandled intelligence. Explore the deepening crisis at the Pentagon.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends controversial military strikes on suspected drug boats, insisting President Trump has the power to act 'as he sees fit'. Read the full story on the growing legal and political backlash.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces calls to resign over alleged war crimes in the Caribbean and mishandling classified intelligence. Read the full report on the growing crisis.
Russia launched a wave of overnight attacks across Ukraine, targeting energy and civilian sites, while diplomatic efforts continue in Miami. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
Republican lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the Trump administration's controversial military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela. Key hearings and classified briefings are set for this week.
A deadly US strike on a suspected drug vessel triggers bipartisan anger and a war crime investigation. The family of a Colombian victim files the first formal complaint. Explore the escalating fallout.
President Donald Trump has declared any nation producing illegal drugs for the US faces military attack, with land strikes in Venezuela imminent. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin rejects claims he is using junior doctors' strikes to further his political career, as a five-day walkout is set for December. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the action 'cynical'.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro vows to defend the nation as the US considers escalating military action. Tensions soar over US strikes and a major Caribbean deployment. Read the latest.