U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to VenezuelaTrump's Greenland remarks are "pissing people off," Danish lawmaker saysU.S. seizes oil tankers; Rubio says U.S. will control money from oil salesIran leans into anti-Western bluster as it grapples with deadly protestsRand Paul says military action in Greenland "won't happen under my watch"Trump 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. courtNew details on the covert operation to capture Maduro

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Venezuela Live Updates: U.S. Forces Seize Two Tankers; Rubio Lays Out Plan for American ControlEurope Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in VenezuelaBuy Greenland? Take It? Why? An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand.Maduro Is Gone, but Repression in Venezuela Has IntensifiedReshuffle at Ukraine’s Intelligence Agencies Draws CriticismYemen Separatist Leader Refuses to Attend Talks, Deepening Saudi Arabia-UAE ClashAfter Trump’s Military Victory in Venezuela, Cuba’s Economy Is in ‘Freefall’Clashes Between Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Restart After DeathsHundreds of Tourists on Yemeni Island Caught Up in Saudi-U.A.E. RiftDisplaced Palestinians in Egypt Await Reopening of Gaza BorderRussia Sends Naval Vessel to Escort Oil Tanker U.S. Is PursuingThe Players to Know in Venezuela’s LeadershipChina Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade SurplusIsrael Tells Doctors Without Borders to End Its Work in GazaU.S. Seizes Oil Tanker and Boards Another, Raising Tensions With RussiaHere’s the latest.An emergency order from the Venezuelan government appears to criminalize support for the U.S. attack.U.S. Pressures Venezuela to Expel Advisers From Cuba, China, Russia and IranLatin American countries condemn the U.S. at the Organization of American States meeting.Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy GreenlandThe Trump administration covets Venezuela’s oil reserves, and the implications for the planet could be serious.2 Caribbean Nations Agree to Host People Seeking Asylum in U.S.Three Views on What 2026 Might BringEurope Rallies for Greenland as Trump’s Threats ContinueWinter Weather Snarls Travel in Amsterdam, Brussels and Other European CitiesAfter Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running VenezuelaMaduro Invokes Prisoner-of-War Status, Echoing Panama’s NoriegaThe Unanswered Questions About Venezuela’s Environmental FutureIran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend ProtestsMaduro’s Nike Tech Sweatsuit Was Bound to Become a MemeEuropean Allies Agree to Key Security Provisions for UkraineSyria and Israel Revive Security Talks Mediated by the U.S.Can Venezuela’s New Leader Keep the U.S. Happy and Her Elites in Line?Here’s the latest.Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire Was Not Inspected for 6 Years, Authorities SayWhy Israel Is Divided Over How to Investigate Oct. 7 FailuresHow the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in AsiaMaduro’s Gesture Was Not Just a Peace SignVenezuela’s Machado Praises Trump in Fox News InterviewVenezuela Braces for Economic Collapse From U.S. Blockade on Oil ExportsZelensky’s Assessment Darkens as Europeans Gather to Talk PeaceAt Refugee Camps, Most Birthdays Fall on New Year’sOutside at Maduro’s Court Appearance: Flags, Chants and Venezuelans’ Quiet PainCuban Deaths in U.S. Venezuela Strikes Confirm Ties Between CountriesVenezuela’s Legislators Offer Scorn as Trump Demands ObedienceTrump’s Foray Into Venezuela Could Embolden Russia’s and China’s Own AggressionThe C.I.A. assessed Venezuela’s future without Maduro before the U.S. raid.Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying TiesVenezuela Detained and Deported Members of the Foreign Press

Trump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, 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 EuropeBerlin power outage highlights German vulnerability to sabotageUN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'Cambodia extradites alleged scam mastermind to China after arrestYemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forcesZelensky says he does not have clear security pledge from alliesPlot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says juntaOpposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela Nigeria's ex-justice minister granted bail in $6m corruption caseTrump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to USJapan nuclear agency worker loses phone with confidential data in ChinaHow could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?'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?Watch: 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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