US reportedly warns Maduro ally Diosdado Cabello he could be next Interior minister told he must back acting president, while Marco Rubio lays out three-point plan for Venezuela The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Donald Trump would like Americans to foot the bill for Big Oil’s takeover of Venezuela – his agenda first, America comes second He keeps telling the truth, but we just won't listen. We Got This Covered · Jan 7
Rick Scott Says Maduro's Capture Will Herald Broader Change In Latin America: 'Democracy Is Coming Back To This Hemisphere' Florida Senator Rick Scott said the capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela will herald broader change in the country and the broader region. Latin Times · Jan 7
If Donald Trump thinks Greenland should be his, how long before he sets his sights on Scotland? By the expansionist logic of the president and his advisers, the US is entitled to annex just about anywhere, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Gavin Newsom Challenges Trump To Cognitive Face-Off Over 'Good Line Of Crap', Asks For 'Time and Place' Gavin Newsom challenges Trump to public cognitive test face-off after Trump claimed the governor 'couldn't pass.' Trump has remained silent on the invitation. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
People living in the US: what do you think about Donald Trump’s threat to take control of Greenland? What is your reaction to Trump’s territorial ambitions? The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Cuban Economy Accelerates Collapse As U.S. Capture Of Maduro Threatens Further Deterioration: 'Never Been As Bad' Cuba's economy is being described as in "free fall" and at its worst time in the almost 70 years since the communist revolution, according to a new report. Latin Times · Jan 7
Pioneering trial to tackle ‘silent burden’ of mental illness in new mothers axed over US aid cuts The first-of-its-kind pilot in India was just beginning to bear fruit, according to those involved with the project The Independent UK · Jan 7
Surging demand for scarce platinum set to outstrip supply again in 2026 Platinum is classified as a critical mineral in many countries around the world. Evening Standard · Jan 7
Could House control change party hands before November? - Roll Call The unexpected death of California Republican Doug LaMalfa is a sad reminder of the fragility of the GOP’s House majority on Capitol Hill. Roll Call · Jan 7
National Park goers told their pass could be ‘void’ if they cover up Trump’s face National Park staff will make a judgment call as to whether visitors with altered passes face fines The Independent UK · Jan 7
Cuba Libre Plus: Nvidia bootlickers, Yeltsin moments, Trump Tower anti-imperialism, and more... Reason · Jan 7
Nancy Pelosi Links Trump's Greenland Takeover Ambition To Secret Russian Favour For Putin Nancy Pelosi has publicly connected Donald Trump's revived desire to acquire Greenland with alleged strategic gains for Vladimir Putin and Russia, raising concerns about NATO, Arctic geopolitics and US foreign policy. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
‘The pressure is too much’: Lesotho’s garment workers on the frontline of Trump tariffs Women gather outside factories hoping for work as the economy struggles under US export taxes The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
The Guardian - US · Jan 7 Trump lawyer ordered to defend using US attorney title despite ruling it’s unlawful Lindsey Halligan was installed in the position by the president to prosecute Letitia James and James Comey
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Rubio downplays threat of military invasion of Greenland and instead pushes plans to buy the island In recent days, Donald Trump and Stephen Miller have escalated desires to acquire Greenland and refused to rule out military invasion
We Got This Covered · Jan 7 Trump’s invasion causes immediate chaos as Natalie Portman, Mike Tyson, and more are suddenly trapped in the Caribbean Send the whole Jedi council to save Padme, ASAP!
International Business Times UK · Jan 7 Trump Secures Deal for 30-50 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil at Market Prices Donald Trump announces a deal for the US to buy 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil after Maduro's capture, rattling markets, cutting prices; Russia warns.
The Independent UK · Jan 7 The Latest: US forces board Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in North Atlantic U.S. forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic
GOBankingRates · Jan 7 I Asked ChatGPT How the Conflict With Venezuela Could Impact My Finances — Here’s What It Said Could President Donald Trump’s moves in Venezuela shake oil markets and your wallet? Here’s what ChatGPT had to say about the potential financial fallout.
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Photos of Greenland as Trump says US needs island for Arctic security Greenland, the self-governing territory of Denmark and part of NATO, sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle.
Euronews · Jan 7 What is the Monroe Doctrine that Trump invoked to justify the Maduro raid? First articulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was largely meant to stave off European colonial influence in the western hemisphere, but modern presidents have used it to justify military intervention in Latin America.
Salon · Jan 7 MAGA wants to be a colonial power First Venezuela, now Greenland: Trump is promoting an international Manifest Destiny updated for the 21st century
The Guardian - US · Jan 7 ‘Dirty’ and ‘infested with drugs’: the New York jail holding Maduro and Mangione High-profile names have been housed in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan detention center, which is said to be unsafe and inhumane
International Business Times UK · Jan 7 Severe Snow Ice Warning: Met Office Issues 'Danger To Life' Alert For Storm Goretti Met Office issues 'danger to life' amber alerts as Storm Goretti approaches Britain. Heavy snow, ice and dangerous winds threaten widespread disruption Thursday.