Colombia Sends Forces to Venezuela Border After US Strikes
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.
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.
Donald Trump announces the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following US air strikes on Caracas. Read the latest on this major escalation.
The US has launched a large-scale military operation inside Venezuela, striking Caracas. President Maduro declares a national emergency. Follow the latest developments and analysis here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last-minute deal averts holiday travel chaos at Luton Airport as 200 workers suspend strikes. Flights from Boxing Day are now secure. Get the latest travel updates.
More than 350 London Transit staff are on strike, severely affecting seven bus routes in West and Central London until Christmas Eve. Passengers urged to plan ahead.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting pledges to prevent NHS strikes in 2026 after a five-day doctors' walkout. He warns of tough weeks ahead despite staff's 'extraordinary efforts'. Read the latest.
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.
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.
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.
China's foreign minister has accused the US of 'unilateral bullying' over its military blockade of Venezuela. Read the latest on the escalating crisis in the Caribbean.
Londoners are urged to get flu vaccines as junior doctors' strikes strain NHS services during record seasonal flu hospitalisations. Attend appointments unless told otherwise.
Donald Trump announces a complete blockade of Venezuelan oil exports, triggering protests in Caracas and a spike in global oil prices. Analysis of the escalating crisis.
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.
President Trump announces a complete naval blockade on Venezuela's oil tankers, escalating tensions in the Caribbean. Get the latest on this major geopolitical development.
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.