911 call sheds new light on death of Cuban migrant in Texas facility A 911 call sheds light on the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, an ICE detainee The Independent UK · Jan 23
U.S. Won't Provide Security To Oil Companies Planning To Operate In Venezuela: 'They're Well Versed In Those Challenges' The U.S. won't provide security guarantees to companies that plan to operate in Venezuela, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. International Business Times · Jan 22
Bulletin world briefing: Ukraine suffers big freeze and US claims it used ‘sonic weapon’ Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Did the US use a mystery ‘sonic weapon’ during Maduro’s capture? Ukraine suffers grim winter freeze as Russian attacks hit energy supplies Germany arrests woman accused of giving information to Russian agent How a piece of metal could… The Independent UK · Jan 21
Two Political Prisoners in Venezuela Describe Their Ordeal In Captivity: 'Treated As Less Than Dogs' As reported by El País, Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò were the Italian nationals who returned to Rome on Jan. 13 after spending more than a year imprisoned in Venezuela. Latin Times · Jan 14
US military intervention could have ‘decisive effect’ on dynamics inside Iran, says John Bolton John Bolton, a former national security advisor to President Trump, says he believes the US will opt for "targeted strikes" on Iran as the region braces for a militarily intervention. Trump teased American 'help is on its way.' Euronews · Jan 14
Cuban Intelligence Reportedly Convinced Maduro Regime That The U.S. Would Never Attack Venezuela A former officer of the Venezuelan army said that Cuban intelligence convinced the Maduro regime that the U.S. would never attack the South American country, a notion that played a significant role in the operation that led to the capture of the authoritarian president, according to a new report. Latin Times · Jan 14
Oil Tanker Carrying Half a Million Barrels Returns to Venezuela After Interim Leader Seeks U.S. Military Help The tanker departed an eastern Venezuela port shortly after the Jan. 3 military operation in Caracas without authorization from port authorities or Petróleos de Venezuela, the state oil company, which said it was never paid for the half-million barrels of crude onboard. Latin Times · Jan 13
Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater Face Defining Moment as 'Corrosive' Rumours Persist Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater battle 'corrosive' split rumours during their Wicked: For Good tour. Discover how the couple is fighting to stay together in 2026. International Business Times UK · Jan 12
Five Republican Senators Join Democrats To Pass Resolution That Would Limit Trump's Ability To Conduct Further Strikes In Venezuela Five Republican senators joined Democrats in voting in favor of a war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela. Latin Times · Jan 8
John Fetterman Announces Vote In Favor Of War Powers Resolution To Limit Trump's Ability To Conduct Further Strikes In Venezuela Democratic Sen. John Fetterman supported the war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela after previously signaling he could oppose it. Latin Times · Jan 8
John Fetterman Supports Buying Greenland From Denmark: 'Massive Strategic Benefits For The United States' Senator John Fetterman said he supports buying Greenland from Denmark as the Trump administration sets its sights on adding the territory to the United States. Latin Times · Jan 8
Nancy Mace admits that Republicans haven’t ‘done enough’ to keep hold of the House in the midterms More than two dozen Republican House members are leaving the chamber this year The Independent UK · Jan 7
Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled Mexico has emerged as a key fuel supplier to Havana as the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba The Independent UK · Jan 7
Flight of the bullions: Why did Maduro move gold to Switzerland? Caracas shipped 127 tonnes of central-bank gold to Swiss refineries over a period of five years, seeking cash and collateral as the Venezuelan debt crisis deepened. Euronews · Jan 7
International Business Times UK · Jan 6 Does Jerry Seinfeld Have Dementia? Comedian Revamps Diet to Battle Worries Over Parkinson's Jerry Seinfeld, 71, works out daily to fight dementia and Parkinson's fears, while wife Jessica revamps his diet to keep him sharp for their three kids.
International Business Times UK · Jan 6 'I'd Rather Pull The Trigger': Mickey Rourke Slams 'Humiliating' GoFundMe 'I'd rather stick a gun up my a--': Mickey Rourke furiously denies approving GoFundMe to pay his £47k rent debt. The star slams his manager's 'humiliating' charity as he faces eviction.
Barchart · Jan 6 Dollar Rises Alongside T-Note Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.30% but remained below Monday's 3.5-week high. The dollar rallied on Tuesday as higher T-note yields strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, comments on Tuesday from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin were supportive of the dollar when he said he...
Euronews · Jan 6 This is not about Venezuela, but about Trump’s strategy for the world A firm and unanimous condemnation of any attempt, including from the US, to create a sphere of influence by force of arms, would be a good start to clarify Europe’s position and start recruiting partners for its cause, Prof Dr Sven Biscop writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
Barchart · Jan 6 Dollar Climbs With T-Note Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.27%. The dollar is stronger today as higher T-note yields strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, comments today from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin were supportive of the dollar when he said he expects tax cuts and deregulation to lift...
The Independent UK · Jan 6 MAGA congressman’s office under investigation over allegations against chief of staff Rep. Mike Collins is facing House Ethics Committee probe after his chief of staff was accused of paying intern with whom he was allegedly romantically involved
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Trump was ‘morally right’ to attack Venezuela and seize Maduro, says Kemi Badenoch ‘The legal certainty is not yet clear, morally I do think it was the right thing to do,’ Tory leader says
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK and France commit to sending troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal For first time, Steve Witkoff says US president Donald Trump strongly stands behind security protocols
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Trump again urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol as the CDC slashes recommended vaccines for children The messaging echoed a series of comments from September where the president falsely claimed the active ingredient in over-the-counter painkillers was tied to rising autism diagnoses
The Independent UK · Jan 5 California can’t bar teachers from telling parents about student’s gender identity at school, judge rules The state of California quickly challenged the ruling and the decision is currently on hold as a federal appeals court considers the case
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Here's what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations U.S. health officials have made unprecedented changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, alarming pediatricians and other medical experts