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US says seized oil tanker was 'flying false flag'

The United States military has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic Ocean for sanctions violations, bringing an end to a multi-week pursuit by US forces.

World • 2 hrs

US Coast Guard seized the Marinera tanker in the Atlantic

As it happened: US boards tankers and talks Greenland

Look back on our live coverage after US forces seized two separate oil tankers linked to Russia and Venezuela, and the fallout of President Trump's latest attempt to acquire Greenland from Denmark

World • 3 hrs

Nick Reiner at "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" Los Angeles Premiere

Arraignment postponed for Rob Reiner's son over murder

An arraignment for the son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner over the stabbing deaths of his parents was postponed, after his lawyer stepped back from the case, while insisting his former client was not guilty of murder.

US • 4 hrs

The scene of the shooting in Minneapolis

Mayor demands ICE leaves Minneapolis after fatal shooting

An officer in Minneapolis has shot dead a woman who US officials accused of trying to ram federal immigration agents with her vehicle, a claim forcefully rejected by the city's outspoken mayor.

US • 2 hrs

Picturesque village on coast of Greenland - Colorful houses in Tasiilaq, East Greenland

Could Trump's desire for Greenland spell the end of NATO?

The White House has said President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take Greenland - despite a warning from Denmark that an attack would spell the end of NATO.

World • 4 hrs

(L/R) US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speak to reporters

Rubio says US has three-point plan for Venezuela

The United States has a three-step plan for Venezuela that will begin ⁠with stabilising the country after US forces seized leader Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, overseeing the country's recovery and ‍finally a transition, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

World • 5 hrs

Former senior Central Intelligence Agency office Aldrich Hazen Ames is led from U.S. Federal Courthouse in Alexandria

Ex-CIA agent convicted of spying for Soviets dies

Aldrich Ames, the Central Intelligence Agency spy who was sentenced to life in prison for selling secrets to the Soviet Union, costing the lives of a dozen double agents, has died in custody, US authorities said.

World • 8 hrs

Google, AI firm settle suicide case linked to chatbot

Alphabet's Google and AI startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a case by a Florida ⁠mother who alleged the startup's chatbot led to her 14-year-old son taking his own life, representing one of the first US cases targeting AI firms over alleged psychological harm.

Business • 3 hrs

Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex,

US Venezuela operation undermined international law - UN

US air strikes on Venezuela and the seizing of the country's leader last weekend clearly "undermined a fundamental principle of international law," the United Nations has said.

World • 23 hrs

Two million Epstein files still not released, says DOJ

The US Department of Justice has said it is still reviewing more than two million documents potentially related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

US • 06 Jan

a person wearing surgical gloves puts a plaster on a girl's arm

US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines

The United States has ended its longstanding guidance that all children receive vaccines against flu and three other diseases, a sweeping change that advances one of Health ⁠Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's long-term goals.

US • 06 Jan

Tánaiste unaware of US permissions to track oil tanker

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he is not aware whether permission was sought by the United States for its military to fly over Ireland to monitor an oil tanker

Ireland • 06 Jan

Maria Corina Machado gets out of a car in front of the Grand Hotel in Oslo

Maduro opponent Machado vows to return to Venezuela

Venezuela's main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return home quickly, declaring her movement ready to win a free election.

World • 23 hrs

President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro and his wife and first lady Cilia Flores greet supporters during a march as part of the 'Venezuelan Student Day' on 21 November

What are the charges against Maduro and Flores?

Nicolas Maduro, the deposed president of Venezuela captured in a US military raid, has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges in Manhattan, where federal prosecutors have targeted him for years.

World • 06 Jan

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 05: People hold Venezuelan flags outside of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse before the arraignment of President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro's and first lady Cilia Flores on January 05, 2026 in New York Cit

As it happened: Maduros appear in New York court

Look back on the latest developments after deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared before a US court facing narco-terrorism charges.

Venezuela • 05 Jan

Nicolas Maduro arrives at the Wall Street heliport

Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism charges

Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism after the United States' extraordinary capture of him rattled world leaders, and left officials in Caracas scrambling to respond.

World • 06 Jan

Yes, the US wants Venezuela's oil but that's not all

On Friday, Nicolas Maduro ruled Venezuela with an iron fist. Yesterday, fists cuffed together, he shuffled across the tarmac into American federal detention.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Jan

Armed police stand guard outside a building

US attacks on Venezuela: what we know so far

After months of threats and pressure tactics, the United States bombed Venezuela and toppled authoritarian left-wing leader Nicolas Maduro, who was seized to face trial in New York.

World • 04 Jan

Maduro walks hallway at US drug enforcement agency following detention

Venezuela's interim govt says it is united behind Maduro

A top Venezuelan official declared that the country's government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, whose capture by the United States has sparked deep uncertainty about what is next for the oil-rich South American nation.

World • 05 Jan

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC

Bombs away for Trump, self-proclaimed peace president

Donald Trump returned to office vowing to be the peace president. Nearly a year later, he is embracing war on multiple fronts.

US • 03 Jan

Nicolás Maduro speaks during a march as part of the "Venezuelan Student Day" at Miraflores

Nicolas Maduro's rule in Venezuela ended by Trump

Nicolas Maduro ruled Venezuela for more than 12 years, presiding over deep economic and social crises and resisting pressure from domestic opponents and foreign governments for political change.

US • 03 Jan