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Ukraine war briefing: ‘Shameful’ – Zelenskyy furious after shootout between Kyiv’s spy services

Only shoot at Russian occupiers, president says, after three officers wounded in clash; Patriots could take years to make, says Rubio. What we know on day 1,653

The Guardian - AU

Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal Sells Out Democracy and Free Markets

The Trump administration isn't trying to end socialism in Venezuela. Instead, it is doing socialism in Venezuela.

Reason

Marco Rubio Went Before a Venezuelan Audience to Defend Delcy Rodríguez and Alejandro Betancourt But The Questions Got Uncomfortable

Secretary of State Marco Rubio turned to a respected familiar voice to Venezuelans this week as the Trump administration faced mounting criticism over its cooperation with interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez and its decision to place controversial businessman Alejandro Betancourt at the center of a historic oil agreement.

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The Latest: Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz reveals his ‘genius’ take on Trump’s nasty nicknames and infamous attack on his wife

Trump hurled insults at Cruz during the 2016 Republican primaries, even insulting Cruz’s wife, Heidi, for her appearance

The Independent UK

Chevron unveils $7 billion Venezuela deal as US claims a fifth of the country's oil

Chevron announced a $7 billion expansion deal for its Venezuelan operations on Wednesday, hours after the country's parliament approved handing Washington control over a fifth of its oil reserves.

Euronews

Venezuela hands the US control over a fifth of its oil in landmark deal

Venezuela's parliament has approved handing the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves, cementing Washington's grip on a government it helped install after toppling President Nicolas Maduro in January.

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Rubio's Marquee RNC Slot Upends the "No Latino Headliner" Story Ahead of Dallas Convention

Rubio's confirmed as a marquee RNC speaker, undercutting the "no Latino headliner" story. Plus: a finalized Dallas protest route and a $1.8M security bill.

Latin Times

Is the US-Venezuela Oil Deal for 25 Years or 100? Here's What's Actually Been Signed

Trump says the deal is historic. Rodríguez says 25 years; the White House says 100. Betancourt has laundering probes on three continents.

Latin Times

U.S. Calls Bukele a "Valued Partner," Plans Trade Summit as Rights Groups Tally 91,000 Arrests

U.S. calls Bukele a "valued partner" and plans a trade summit, even as rights groups document over 91,000 arrests under his state of exception.

Latin Times

Echoes of cold war as US accused of meddling in another Brazilian election

Claims that Trump and Rubio are trying to influence result have parallels with CIA intervention 64 years ago

The Guardian - UK

Trump Stirs 2028 MAGA Succession War as Hegseth Secretly Explores Presidential Bid Against JD Vance

President Trump downplays reports of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential 2028 presidential run, highlighting that it's premature to discuss successors. Hegseth denies the claims, calling them '100% false'.

International Business Times UK

What does ‘Low T’ mean? The strange masculinity war consuming the midterms

"Democratic voters want a candidate who will fight," said Beth Reingold, an Emory University professor who specializes in gender and politics

The Independent UK

Trump says Xi to visit Washington this month for high-stakes summit

President Trump announced President Xi Jinping will visit Washington for a summit. The leaders will discuss global security, trade, and human rights issues. Both nations are navigating economic tensions and a temporary trade truce. The meeting aims to manage strategic friction points responsibly. Unresolved issues like tariffs and regional disputes…

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The Independent UK

Trump official blasts ‘name-calling’ by Canada - despite it being the president’s go-to attack

The administration denounced Canadian rhetoric despite Trump building his political brand around personal attacks against political opponents

The Conversation

How the Trump Administration’s ICC sanctions reveal the power of international law

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Reason

First Amendment Broadly Protects Against Speech-Based Deportation of Noncitizens, Court Rules

Some short excerpts from the >35K-word decision by Judge Noël Wise (N.D. Cal.) in Stanford Daily Pub. Corp. v. Rubio:… The post First Amendment Broadly Protects Against Speech-Based Deportation of Noncitizens, Court Rules appeared first on Reason.com.

The Independent UK

Another Trump Cabinet member is mulling a 2028 run for president: report

In recent months, 2028 speculation has largely focused on two figures: JD Vance and Marco Rubio

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Euronews

US strikes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says

Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation.

The Economic Times

Trump says US inked deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela concerning oil reserves. This deal involves taking control of sixty-five billion barrels of the nation's oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the agreement, calling it historic. The pact aims to bring private investment and lower gas prices. This development occurs…

France 24

Trump announces 'historic' agreement for US stake in Venezuela oil reserves

Washington and Caracas announced Friday that they had reached a “historic” oil agreement, under which the United States will take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's reserves.

The Guardian - US

Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela

US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves

The Times of India

‘Biggest deal in history’: Trump says US to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela oil

Trump said the deal was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez. He announced the agreement in a social media post. The announcement comes almost nine months after the US military, acting on Trump's orders, carried out an operation to…

Reason

Rubio Uses Terrorism Law To Ban Secure Email Service

The State Department doesn’t accuse Autistici/Inventati of doing anything more than providing "untraceable" email accounts. But that’s enough to outlaw it as a terrorist organization.

Latin Times

Court Overturns Trump's 75-Nation U.S. Visa Ban, Only for State Dept. to Freeze Immigrant Applications Worldwide

A judge struck down the 75-country immigrant visa ban. Days later, the State Dept froze visa interviews worldwide, hitting every nationality this time.

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