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Reason · Jan 16

Giving Trump the Nobel peace prize medal is ‘absurd’, say Norwegian politicians

US president criticised for accepting medal awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16

First Thing: Death of ICE camp detainee could be investigated as homicide after examiner’s report

Washington Post says local medical examiner found ‘asphyxia’ to be cause of Geraldo Lunas Campos’s death. Plus, how Trump’s dismantling of federal agencies has impacted children with cancer

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16

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Can a Nobel Prize be gifted or sold? Some have done it in the past

Although Machado's gesture marks a rare instance of a living laureate parting with their medal shortly after receiving it, it is not unprecedented. Rules state that Machado could give away her actual medal but not the honour itself.

Euronews · Jan 16

Who Is María Corina Machado? The Venezuelan Leader Who Gave Trump Her Nobel Medal

María Corina Machado sparked global debate after presenting her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, highlighting how political symbolism can eclipse formal diplomacy amid Venezuela's ongoing crisis.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16

Can You Share a Nobel Peace Prize? María Corina Machado's Trump Gesture, Explained

After Venezuelan Nobel laureate María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump during a January 2026 White House meeting, questions surged over whether the prize could be shared or transferred.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16

Newsletter: Inside the EU’s proposal for fresh sanctions on Iran

Also in this newsletter: Brussels insists it will work with the US on Arctic security despite Trump's threat to grab Greenland, and two dozen humanitarian workers are cleared of human trafficking charges in a symbolic case in Greece.

Euronews · Jan 16

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Venezuela’s Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during White House meeting

Trump confirmed on social media that Machado had left the medal for him to keep, saying it was an honour to meet her.

Euronews · Jan 16

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado gives her medal to Donald Trump

In a ‌social media post, Trump wrote: ‘Maria presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. Thank you Maria!’

Evening Standard · Jan 16

Venezuela Opposition Leader Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize

“A medal can change owners, but the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot”: Nobel Committee pushes back after Machado gifts medal to Trump

The Fashion Central · Jan 16

Venezuela’s acting president pushes major shift toward foreign oil investment

The move challenges deeply rooted beliefs within her government

The Independent UK · Jan 16

Trump news at a glance: The medal may be in Trump’s hands, but peace prize is not his, Nobel officials say

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado ‘presented’ her Nobel prize to Trump in White House meeting

The Guardian - US · Jan 16

Caracas CODEL: Senators are eager to visit Venezuela

"That lady's got guts, right?"

Axios · Jan 16

María Corina Machado presents Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal

Trump heaped praise on the Venezuelan opposition leader for presenting him with ‘her Nobel peace prize for the work I have done’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15

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The Independent UK · Jan 15

Venezuela’s new leader faces competing pressures from the US and a government loyal to Maduro

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez is set to deliver her first state of the union speech

Axios · Jan 15

Why Trump hasn't backed Machado to lead Venezuela

Recent polls have demonstrated strong popular support for Machado in Venezuela.

The Independent UK · Jan 15

White House defends Trump’s ‘joke’ about canceling 2026 elections: latest

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado greeted supporters outside Capitol Hill after having lunch with Trump

The Guardian - US · Jan 15

Trump to discuss Venezuela’s future with Machado after Maduro’s capture

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel prize winner had been sidelined by White House after US seized Maduro

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The Guardian - US · Jan 15

Three US citizens sue Trump with the ACLU over encounters with ICE agents – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jan 14

Venezuela regime claims release of political prisoners is sign of new era

NGOs estimate that there are still close to 1,000 political prisoners in Venezuela despite claims by new leaders

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Hundreds in Venezuela come forward to say their loved ones are 'political prisoners'

Edilson Torres was set to be buried in his hometown after dying in a Venezuelan prison

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Nobel Peace Prize winner’s request to Pope Leo

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Euronews · Jan 12

Machado seeks Pope Leo XIV's support for Venezuela's transition at Vatican meeting

The pontiff had said he was following the developments in Venezuela with "deep concern," and urged the protection of human and civil rights in the country.

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Machado urges Pope Leo to support release of Venezuelan prisoners

Pope Leo XIV has met with María Corina Machado at the Vatican

Reason · Jan 12

The Trump Administration Owns Responsibility for Whatever Comes Next in Venezuela

By deposing Maduro but keeping his brutal regime in power, the U.S. implicitly endorses its crimes.

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