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Bulletin world briefing: Iran’s supreme leader could ‘flee to Russia’ and where Trump could hit next

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Iran’s supreme leader will ‘flee for Russia’ if protests overwhelm security Greenland and Colombia among countries Trump could attack next All the charges brought against Venezeula’s former president Maduro Final 16 victims of Swiss ski resort fire have…

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Colombian president ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to "take up arms" after US President Donald Trump threatened him and accused him of drug trafficking. The tensions follow the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.

Euronews · Jan 5

‘Colombia is run by a sick man’: Drunk on conquest, Trump shifts his gaze to Colombia

Trump realizes that he can just do stuff and nobody will stop him.

We Got This Covered · Jan 5

Who could Trump invade next? Fears over president’s plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia

Other countries could be attacked by Trump following his invasion of Venezuela

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Dreams Travel With the Wind review – communing with the spirits to preserve Indigenous culture in Colombia

This intensely personal film follows Colombian director Inti Jacanamijoy’s grandfather to the ancestral lands of the Wayuu people

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

Trump says that US is ‘in charge’ of Venezuela after capture of Maduro

Trump also gave Colombia warning and told reporters that military action there ‘sounds good to me’

The Independent UK · Jan 5

‘Things are complicated’: tense calm holds at Venezuela’s border with Colombia after Maduro capture

Many shops closed after rush to buy essentials, as exiles held muted celebrations amid uncertainty about future

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4

Spain and five Latin American countries reject US attack on Venezuela in joint communiqué

Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay issued a joint statement rejecting 'the unilateral military operations in Venezuela' and warn against exploiting its natural resources. The signatories say the operation to oust Maduro was conducted in violation of international law.

Euronews · Jan 4

Donald Trump Accuses Colombian President of 'Making Cocaine,' Urges Him to Watch Out

Donald Trump just issued a stern warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro at a press conference this weekend.

International Business Times UK · Jan 3

Colombian President Petro Says Forces Have Been Deployed To The Border With Venezuela Following U.S. Strikes

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his government has deployed "public forces" at the border with Venezuela following the U.S. operation in the country that ended with the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Latin Times · Jan 3