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.
Following the capture of Venezuela's Maduro, President Trump's comments suggest further military interventions. We analyse the potential targets: Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Greenland, and Iran.
A groundbreaking AI project in Uganda is using helpline calls to train a therapy chatbot in local languages, aiming to bypass stigma and address the severe mental health workforce shortage. Discover how technology could reshape global care.
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.
Senior Labour MP Emily Thornberry warns that Western silence on the US intervention in Venezuela could embolden China and Russia, threatening the global rules-based order. Read the full analysis.
A detailed analysis of the 2026 political crisis triggered by Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela, leading to the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro. Explore the geopolitical fallout.
President Trump calls on Venezuela's interim leader to meet US demands after military raid. Republicans backpedal as Democrats decry 'illegal' intervention. Latest from 4 January 2026.
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.
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.
Following the dramatic seizure of Nicolás Maduro, the US maintains a major military presence near Venezuela, warning interim leader Delcy Rodríguez to comply with Washington's demands or face consequences.
A powerful political cartoon by Stephen Lillie dissects the implications of Donald Trump's interventionist stance in Venezuela. Explore the satire and its message.
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.
Analysis: Donald Trump's seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro raises grave concerns. He is emboldened by the act but has no clear plan for what comes next, with Iran potentially in his sights.
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.
The UK government says it is unclear what US control of Venezuela means, awaiting legal assessment after President Maduro's capture. Ministers call for a swift, peaceful transition of power.
The US-led capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro has sent shockwaves through Beijing, raising urgent questions about Taiwan and the future of great power politics. Read our analysis.
The US military action in Venezuela marks a stark return to a long history of intervention in Latin America, from Mexico to Panama. We examine the precedent and the potential fallout.
Donald Trump announces deep US involvement in Venezuela's oil industry following a military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Read the full details of the raid and international reaction.
A growing number of California sheriffs are refusing to respond to non-criminal mental health emergencies, sparking debate over public safety and specialist crisis teams.
Senior Iranian officials issue stark warnings to Donald Trump after he threatened US intervention in ongoing Iranian protests. Tensions escalate over economic unrest and nuclear fears.
US President Donald Trump threatens military intervention in Iran's cost-of-living protests, sparking a regional destabilisation warning from Tehran. Read the latest.
A snorkeller is missing off Western Australia's coast near Ledge Point. Emergency services have launched a major land, sea, and air search operation. Stay informed on the developing situation.
A 16-year-old boy faces charges after allegedly throwing a firecracker that ignited a major bushfire in Perth on New Year's Eve. Read the full report on the incident and its consequences.
For nearly five decades, the Shea family of Fremantle, Western Australia, has waged an epic, environmentally costly water balloon battle every New Year's Eve. Discover the rules, raids, and legacy of their chaotic tradition.
A major £20 million revamp for Wandsworth Town station begins in February, delivering a second entrance and step-free access by summer 2027 to meet growing passenger demand.
Declassified files show Tony Blair's government dismissed a UK-led invasion of Zimbabwe in 2004 as not a 'serious option', warning of heavy casualties and legal hurdles.
Leading voices sound the alarm on uncontrolled AI development, urging immediate government intervention to prevent a future where technology sabotages human control. Read the urgent proposals.
Just 70km from Melbourne, French Island is home to 139 residents living entirely off-grid. Discover the challenges and charms of this isolated wildlife sanctuary, accessible only by ferry.
A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.
Rising Irish actor Éanna Hardwicke discusses portraying Roy Keane in 'Saipan', starring in Synge's riotous play, and why Ireland's artists are 'no longer apologising'. Read the full interview.