Rob Hirst, the powerhouse drummer and founding member of Australian rock legends Midnight Oil, has passed away. Remembered as a 'born showman' and a driving force behind the band's iconic sound and activism.
Rob Hirst, founding member and drummer of Australian rock legends Midnight Oil, has died at 70 following a three-year fight with pancreatic cancer. Discover his legacy and the band's tribute.
Kenny Morris, founding drummer of iconic post-punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees, has died aged 68. We look back at his seminal work and enduring legacy.
The US military has seized the tanker Veronica in a pre-dawn operation, marking the sixth vessel targeted in Washington's campaign against Venezuela's oil industry. Read the latest on the escalating sanctions.
We examine the complex reasons behind Donald Trump's focus on Venezuela's oil reserves, from economic pressures to personal fantasies. Discover the potential impact.
Russia is actively developing methods to bypass Western sanctions, aiming to secure the continuation of its crucial oil exports to India. Discover the financial mechanisms and geopolitical implications.
Exclusive analysis reveals US plans to exploit Venezuela's vast, dirty oil reserves could consume 13% of the world's remaining carbon budget for 1.5C, locking in decades of high emissions.
US shale oil producers, already contending with a global supply glut and four-year low prices, face a new challenge from potential Venezuelan output. Read the analysis of the industry's precarious 2026 outlook.
Donald Trump has threatened to bar ExxonMobil from Venezuela after its CEO called the country 'uninvestable'. This follows a $100bn oil investment push after Maduro's removal. Read the latest.
Beloved actor T.K. Carter, known for roles in The Thing and Space Jam, has died at his California home aged 69. Tributes pour in for the Punky Brewster star.
US forces have intercepted a third oil tanker in the Caribbean in a week, as President Trump meets 'BIG OIL' executives to plan taking 'billions' from Venezuela. Read the latest developments.
Donald Trump's seizure of Venezuelan crude faces huge hurdles: a $183bn investment need, broken infrastructure, and a volatile oil market. Can the US unlock the 'tremendous wealth'?
The US government has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, the 'Empire', in a major sanctions enforcement action. Read the full details and global implications here.
US forces seize another tanker near Trinidad in escalating campaign against Venezuela's oil exports. President Trump heralds capture of Nicolas Maduro as 'extremely successful' operation.
Experts warn it could take up to seven years and over £80bn to revive Venezuela's oil industry, casting doubt on Trump's 18-month promise. Analysis reveals a sector crippled by decay.
Donald Trump targets Venezuela's dense, heavy oil, but analysts warn it could take 14 years and billions to fix the industry. The Guardian's Jillian Ambrose explains the high-stakes play.
Terry Yorath, the former Leeds United and Wales midfielder, has died at 75. A key part of Don Revie's title-winning side, he won 59 caps for his country. Read the family's tribute.
Acclaimed Broadway and screen actress Marcia Rodd, known for Little Murders and a Tony nomination, has passed away at 87. Her family confirmed the news.
The White House plans indefinite control of Venezuela's oil sales, with Trump overseeing billions in revenue. US sanctions may ease as tensions with Russia and China flare.
Tottenham Hotspur announces the death of legendary striker Martin Chivers, aged 80. The club's all-time great scored 174 goals in 367 games. Read the full tribute.
Global oil prices dropped after Donald Trump said Venezuela would hand over up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, threatening an oversupplied market. Read the full analysis.
Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld slams US action on Venezuela's oil as 'confiscatory and imperialistic' amid a global glut. Read the full analysis of the controversial policy.
Michael Reagan, the conservative commentator and eldest son of former US President Ronald Reagan, has died at the age of 80. Read about his life and legacy.
Donald Trump announces Venezuela will supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with proceeds under his personal control. Read the latest on this major energy development.
President Trump wants US oil companies to revive Venezuela's industry, but sanctions, infrastructure, and political uncertainty pose major hurdles. Analysis of the risks and rewards.
Hungarian auteur Béla Tarr, famed for epic films like Sátántangó and Werckmeister Harmonies, has died. Explore his influential cinematic legacy.
Celebrated biographer Michael Schumacher, known for his works on Francis Ford Coppola and Eric Clapton, has passed away at 75. His daughter confirms the sad news.
Wisconsin author Michael Schumacher, known for biographies of Eric Clapton and Francis Ford Coppola, has died aged 75. Explore his diverse literary legacy.
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.