U.S. seizes tankers as Trump's Venezuela strategy draws scrutiny from CongressRand Paul says military action in Greenland "won't happen under my watch"Iran leans into anti-Western bluster as it grapples with deadly protestsU.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to VenezuelaTrump issues warning to Iran as activists report dozens killed in anti-government protestsDozens said to have been killed in Iran protests despite Trump's warningMeet Maduro's inner circle in Venezuela, including some wanted by the U.S.White House considers options to acquire Greenland, including using U.S. militaryVenezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado says "nobody trusts" interim presidentBrigitte Bardot's funeral draws hundreds to pay respects in Saint-TropezFull interview: María Corina Machado on Maduro and VenezuelaVenezuela's future in balance after Trump officials brief lawmakers; Maduro in jail6 countries where the "Don-roe Doctrine" may take Trump next12/18: CBS Evening NewsWhy does Trump want Greenland to be part of the U.S.?U.S. NATO allies say "Greenland belongs to its people"White House doubles down on Trump's Greenland pursuit, says military action "always an option"Venezuelans in the U.S. react to upheaval at home and who should lead nextArmed militias patrol Caracas after Maduro's exitMaría Corina Machado says she's ready to lead Venezuela "as we have been mandated"Machado: Maduro capture will go down in history as day "justice defeated tyranny"Machado says Maduro's No. 2 was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regimeHow top geopolitical risks facing world in 2026 relate to Venezuela operationWager made relating to Maduro remaining in power raises concernsSunken tourist boat and body found after soccer coach, 3 kids go missingHow could Trump's move against Venezuela impact major U.S. adversaries?Venezuelans divided over future of country's leadership as Maduro regime remains in powerMaduro says "I'm a decent man" as he pleads not guilty in U.S. courtSwiss bar where dozens died in blaze hadn't been inspected in several yearsNew details on the covert operation to capture Maduro

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US discussing options to acquire Greenland including using military, White House saysFamilies shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fireVenezuela's interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro's guardRare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national parkBig freeze causes travel chaos across western EuropeYemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forcesPlot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says juntaOpposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela Zelensky says he does not have clear security pledge from alliesTrump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to USNigeria's ex-justice minister granted bail in $6m corruption caseJapan nuclear agency worker loses phone with confidential data in China'Fear in the streets': Venezuelans uncertain about what might happen nextTrump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for ChinaThe painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens GreenlandAn Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with ChinaWatch: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean seaWatch: Trump says Maduro copied his dancing. Did he?Does the US have the right to take over Greenland?What's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba?'It seems unjust to me' - views from Caracas on Maduro's seizure

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