The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

50 million barrels of oil — Donald Trump wants to ‘save’ Venezuela from the burden of wealth and let the U.S. figure out the rest

As long as the financial interests of industry leaders are covered.

We Got This Covered · Jan 7

Trump Administration Reportedly Warns Senior Figure In The Venezuelan Regime To Help The Interim President Or Face Retaliation

The Trump administration has conveyed a warning to Diosdado Cabello, a senior figure in the Venezuelan regime, to help interim President Delcy Rodriguez stay in power or face a similar fate to Nicolas Maduro, captured by U.S. forces and taken to prison last Saturday.

Latin Times · Jan 7

Starmer warned Ukraine will need more than 50,000 troops on the ground

Sir Richard Shirreff hit out at Britain’s defence spending, despite Labour prime minister’s pledge to increase it to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, as he said a ‘government without a sword is useless’

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Warner Bros. Discovery Chooses Netflix Talks Over Paramount–Skydance Bid

Warner Bros Discovery’s board has unanimously rejected a renewed takeover attempt from Paramount Skydance, arguing that the revised $108.4 billion hostile bid

The Fashion Central · Jan 7

Is Havana next? After Maduro's removal, Cuba loses an ally and fears economic disaster

The Cuban leadership has lost a critical economic ally in Nicolás Maduro, and likely US oil embargo could deepen the island's economic crisis. But according to an expert, it is unlikely to bring people to the streets.

Euronews · Jan 7

Venezuela's sovereignty is not negotiable — and France should rearm

The arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro raises serious concerns because sovereignty is non-negotiable, and therefore it is urgent for countries like France to rearm and focus on security, French National Rally MP Sébastien Chenu writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

Euronews · Jan 7

Farage launches attack on Sadiq Khan as Reform unveils challenger for London mayoral elections

‘There will be a new sheriff in town, and I’ll be launching an all-out war on crime,’ Reform’s candidate for mayor of London said

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Russia Reportedly Sends Forces, Including Submarine, To Escort Runaway Tanker U.S. Intends To Seize

Russia has sent naval forces, including a submarine, to escort an oil tanker that has been fleeing seizure from the U.S. as part of its blockade of sanctioned vessels dealing with Venezuela, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Jan 7

Trump's Maduro Capture Reportedly Injured His Wife After Appearing Bruised and Bandaged in US Court

Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared bruised and bandaged in a US federal court after a dramatic military capture, raising serious legal and diplomatic questions.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

The Kiplinger Letter's 10 Forecasts for 2026

Here are some of the biggest events and trends in economics, politics and tech that will shape the new year.

Kiplinger · Jan 7