Senate Briefed on Venezuela Raid as Political Rift Widens
Top Trump officials defended the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro to the full Senate, igniting a fierce partisan debate over legality and oil. Read the latest from Washington.
Top Trump officials defended the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro to the full Senate, igniting a fierce partisan debate over legality and oil. Read the latest from Washington.
Analysis: The UK's assistance in a US-led oil tanker seizure near Venezuela carries significant weight in today's tense climate. We examine the risks and implications for the special relationship. Read the full story.
The US has seized a sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, with RAF surveillance aiding the operation. Get the latest on this major international incident.
The Trump administration has reportedly warned Venezuela's powerful interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, to support acting president Delcy Rodríguez or risk a fate similar to Nicolás Maduro. Explore the internal power struggle and US demands for oil acces
Moscow calls for 'respect for international law' following US military action in Venezuela that left 80 dead. Read the Kremlin's full statement and analysis of Russia's strategic interests.
Protesters gathered outside the US Embassy in Jakarta, condemning the US military strike in Venezuela. The Guardian seeks reactions from Venezuelans and neighbouring nations.
Global markets show muted reaction to Trump's capture of Venezuela's Maduro and threats to annex Greenland. Experts analyse the historical anomaly and the 'Trump torpor' effect. Discover the financial implications.
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.
European leaders' reluctance to condemn the US seizure of Nicolás Maduro exposes their strategic anxiety over Ukraine and dependence on Washington. Analysis of the diplomatic tightrope.
European leaders face a profound dilemma after Trump's Venezuela operation and Greenland annexation threats, risking legal principles and transatlantic unity. Read the full analysis.
In a surprise military operation, US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Explore the global reaction, the political fallout, and what happens next.
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.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife sustained head injuries fleeing US forces. Trump hails 'amazing military feat' as reports indicate over 80 casualties. Read the latest.
The seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by US forces was driven by oil, geopolitics, and domestic US politics. Explore the complex history behind this high-risk intervention.
Armed paramilitary groups patrol Caracas streets, checking phones and vehicles, as the regime consolidates power following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Uncertainty grips the capital.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper faces cross-party criticism for her muted response to Trump's Venezuela operation. Analysis reveals a strategic trade-off to safeguard crucial US security guarantees for Ukraine. Read the full diplomatic breakdown.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch breaks ranks to defend the US capture of Venezuela's president, calling it morally justified while questioning the international rules-based order. Read her full interview analysis.
The audacious US capture of Venezuela's Maduro marks a stark start to 2026, shifting global focus to hard power and defence. Analysis of the fallout for allies and adversaries.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado reveals her last contact with Donald Trump was in October 2025, as US military action triggers political fallout. Read the latest developments.
House Speaker Mike Johnson insists the US is not at war in Venezuela following a raid to capture President Nicolás Maduro. Democrats warn of a dangerous escalation. Read the latest.
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro faces US court after dramatic capture. Global leaders condemn Trump's military action as a 'crime of aggression'. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
At least 14 journalists detained in Caracas following the US-led capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the press freedom crackdown.
AI-generated images of Venezuela's Maduro being captured by US forces went viral, amassing millions of views and highlighting the severe challenges of misinformation in the digital age. Discover how fact-checkers are struggling to keep up.
Cross-party MPs criticise Yvette Cooper and Keir Starmer for their guarded response to the US capture of Nicolás Maduro, warning it emboldens China and Russia. Read the full debate.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court, declaring himself a 'kidnapped' prisoner of war in a surreal hearing following his capture. Read the full courtroom drama.
Keir Starmer's government treads carefully over Trump's Venezuela operation, prioritising trade and Ukraine peace. Analysis of the diplomatic tightrope.
UK readers react to Trump's Venezuela intervention, warning it breaches international law and sets a dangerous global precedent. Calls grow for a European-led alliance to challenge US actions.
The start of 2026 presents two opposing visions for America: Zohran Mamdani's hopeful NYC mayoral inauguration and Donald Trump's controversial military action in Venezuela. Explore the political stakes.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez extends an olive branch to Washington, inviting cooperation hours after Donald Trump threatened she could pay a 'very big price'. Read the latest on Venezuela's political crisis.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney directly accuses the US of violating international law with its Venezuela operation, while PM Keir Starmer urges Washington to provide justifications. Read the latest.