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January 07, 2026

US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic after two-week pursuit

US European Command says it boarded the Marinera over alleged sanctions violations, a move that risks confrontation with Moscow

January 07, 2026

Venezuela ‘turning over’ $2bn in oil to US, Trump says, in move that could cut supply to China

Deal indicates Venezuelan government is responding to Trump’s demand that they open up to US oil companies or risk more military interventionDonald...

January 07, 2026

Wednesday briefing: What Europe’s silence over Venezuela says about its fear of Trump

In today’s newsletter: Leaders’ refusal to condemn the US’s intervention in Caracas shows a desperation to keep the White House on side - but a red...

January 06, 2026

‘Stock up’: Ontario premier promises to banish Crown Royal whisky from province

Doug Ford’s move comes after Diageo announced plan to shutter Ontario whisky plant and move operations to USOntario’s premier, Doug Ford, has warned...

January 06, 2026

Trump says US companies will invest billions in Venezuelan oil production. Experts aren’t so sure

Industry insiders say US oil firms want to ‘avoid getting screwed’ and will proceed with extreme caution in region

January 06, 2026

Trump’s attack leaves China worried about its interests in Venezuela | Amy Hawkins

Maduro had just affirmed ‘strong bonds of brotherhood’ with Beijing when US made its shocking intervention

January 06, 2026

AI images of Maduro capture reap millions of views on social media

Lack of verified information and rapidly advanced AI tools make it difficult to separate fact from fiction on US attackMinutes after Donald Trump...

January 06, 2026

Opposition leader Machado says she hasn’t spoken to Trump since attack as she vows to return to Venezuela – live

María Corina Machado tells Fox News she would share her Nobel peace prize with US president after removal of Nicolás Maduro

January 05, 2026

US foes and allies denounce Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’ in Venezuela at UN meeting

US ambassador defends attack as ‘law enforcement’ action against an ‘illegitimate’ leader, not an act of war

January 05, 2026

Deposed Maduro pleads not guilty after capture in shock US attack on Venezuela

President protests innocence in US court as countries at UN meeting condemn Donald Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’

January 05, 2026

Monday briefing: Why the US moved to oust Venezuela’s president

In today’s newsletter: Saturday’s capture of Nicolás Maduro by the US was as unexpected as it was swift - but what led Trump to topple the South...

January 05, 2026

Protests in US cities over Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela

Hundreds gathered coast to coast, even as many in the diaspora celebrated ousting of MaduroT...

Americas Articles

US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic after two-week pursuit

Venezuela ‘turning over’ $2bn in oil to US, Trump says, in move that could cut supply to China

Wednesday briefing: What Europe’s silence over Venezuela says about its fear of Trump

‘Stock up’: Ontario premier promises to banish Crown Royal whisky from province

Trump says US companies will invest billions in Venezuelan oil production. Experts aren’t so sure

Trump’s attack leaves China worried about its interests in Venezuela | Amy Hawkins

AI images of Maduro capture reap millions of views on social media

Opposition leader Machado says she hasn’t spoken to Trump since attack as she vows to return to Venezuela – live

US foes and allies denounce Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’ in Venezuela at UN meeting

Deposed Maduro pleads not guilty after capture in shock US attack on Venezuela

Monday briefing: Why the US moved to oust Venezuela’s president

Protests in US cities over Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela