LIVE: Trump says Venezuela to hand over up to 50m barrels of oil to US
US president says he will control oil sales, proceeds, as Venezuela’s Rodriguez pledges no ‘foreign agent’ is in charge.
China bans export of dual-use items to Japan amid tensions over Taiwan
China bans export of dual-use items to Japan amid tensions over Taiwan Japan calls for the ban’s withdrawal, calling the measures ‘absolutely unacceptable’ and ‘deeply regrettable’. A Chinese flag flutters…
Chris Mason: Greenland and Ukraine point to Trump’s head-spinning unpredictability
Chris Mason: Greenland and Ukraine point to Trump’s head-spinning unpredictability 10 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor BBC The UK and its European neighbours confront two case studies, simultaneously, in how the…
How strong are Latin America’s military forces, as they face US threats?
EXPLAINER How strong are Latin America’s military forces, as they face US threats? Trump has threatened Colombia, Cuba and Mexico with military action. Could their armies take on the US?…
Israeli forces kill two in Lebanon, ahead of truce monitors meeting
Israeli forces kill two in Lebanon, ahead of truce monitors meeting Representatives from France, Israel, Lebanon, the US and UN tracking the ceasefire are due to meet amid Israeli attacks.…
Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen, says STC leader al-Zubaidi has fled
BREAKINGBREAKING, News Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen, says STC leader al-Zubaidi has fled Coalition says it targeted separatist forces after Aidarous al-Zubaidi failed to board a plane scheduled to take him…
Fact-checking Trump on promised US oil company investment in Venezuela
EXPLAINER Fact-checking Trump on promised US oil company investment in Venezuela Trump touts large US oil investments in Venezuela’s industry, but firms remain cautious amid low prices and instability. A…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,413
Here is where things stand on Wednesday, January 7: Ukrainian allies meeting in Paris More than two dozen countries from the so-called “coalition of the willing”, along with Ukraine and…
Trump’s attacks on Venezuela put Mexico on edge
Trump’s attacks on Venezuela put Mexico on edge President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to safeguard Mexican sovereignty while cooperating with the US on key issues. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks…
US says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as Europe rejects threats
US says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as Europe rejects threats White House says Trump is discussing options to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of the US military.…