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Jupiter is reaching its closest approach to Earth in 2026, blazing brighter than almost anything in the night sky and visible without a telescope.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vows to 'take up arms' against Trump after threats of a US military strike. Following Maduro's capture, Petro warns of a 'humanitarian crisis' and 'guerrilla war'.

Gold hits a one-week high amid U.S.-Venezuela tensions, boosted by safe-haven demand, geopolitical risks, and expectations of future Fed rate cuts.

Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez, faces U.S. threats; and offers cooperation after Maduro's arrest, amid regional tensions and geopolitical shifts.

Nicolás Maduro pleads 'not guilty' in a Manhattan court after dramatic US military capture. The deposed Venezuelan leader and his wife face life in prison for narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking.

Nicolás Maduro is held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, notorious for violence and poor conditions, following his arrest by US forces.

Trump warns of US strikes on Iran if protesters are killed, as Khamenei plans to flee to Russia, highlighting rising tensions amid nationwide demonstrations.

Trump declares Cuba 'ready to fall' after US seizes Maduro and Venezuelan oil, signaling possible regime change in Havana and rising Latin American tensions.

Candace Owens claimed the CIA orchestrated Venezuela's 'liberation' like Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan, accusing intelligence agencies and Zionists of backing regime change to seize oil and resources.

Shell could earn billions from Venezuelan gas after Trump's removal of Maduro lifts sanctions, offering economic gains but raising environmental and market concerns.

Elon Musk signals support for Donald Trump's shock Venezuela invasion and capture of Nicolas Maduro by updating his X profile picture to the US flag.

South Korean icon Ahn Sung-ki, "The Nation's Actor," dies at 74 after a 60-year career filled with acclaimed roles, awards, and a lasting legacy in cinema.

Following their 2025 spat, Elon Musk and Donald Trump's reunion at Mar-a-Lago has sparked controversy, with social media calling Musk 'pathetic' and a lip reader deciphering their private reconciliation conversations.

Trial records and witness statements have linked Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, to a staff manual from Jeffrey Epstein's Florida estate that told staff members to 'see nothing, hear nothing, say nothing.' .

Donald Trump faces renewed health concerns after slurring his words during a Mar-a-Lago press conference on the Venezuela crisis. Critics label his tone 'garbled'.

Trump's aggressive Venezuela policy culminates in military action and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, following perceived provocations including public dancing.

Amid a viral £7.2 billion welfare fraud scandal and intensifying Republican pressure, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to withdraw from the 2026 race, marking a dramatic end to his political ambitions.

Trump declares US can access Venezuela's oil without congressional approval after military operation capturing President Nicolás Maduro.

Footage shows an armed Israeli soldier allegedly shooting at Gaza homes on New Year's Day 2026 during an agreed ceasefire while civilians remain displaced.

JPMorgan underwrites a £6 billion smelter plant in Tennessee just hours after the US government seizes Venezuelan metal wealth, spotlighting strategic mineral supply chain priorities and geopolitical contention.

Man arrested after breaking windows at VP JD Vance's Cincinnati home overnight. Secret Service responds to vandalism; suspect in custody, charges pending.

President Trump coordinated with US oil companies before and after the Venezuela operation, allowing them to plan reconstruction and manage the country's oil sector while Congress were uninformed.

Donald Trump faces ridicule after posting Mar-a-Lago's 'war room' photos during a military operation, with social media users fixating on X displayed on the largest screen.

Venezuelan VP claims US operation against Maduro has 'Zionist undertones.' Experts analyse antisemitic conspiracy rhetoric.

Outgoing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has condemned Trump's Venezuela intervention, calling it a corporate windfall that betrays 'America First' goals.

Trump warns Colombia's President Gustavo Petro could soon be out of power and suggests a military operation, deepening diplomatic tensions after US actions in Venezuela.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could announce today that he is stepping down from the 2026 governor's race amid allegations of fraud in the state's daycare centres.

Critics warn that a new wave of corporate influence, linked to Donald Trump and his wealthy allies, is reshaping control of personal data and major US media platforms.

President Trump declares Cuba 'ready to fall' following the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, warning that the island nation faces economic collapse without Venezuelan oil subsidies.