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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker off British waters

American forces boarded the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

U.S. Reportedly Seizing Tanker Russia Wants To Protect With Naval Forces

The U.S. is attempting to seize a sanctioned oil tanker that Russia has been seeking to protect, even sending armed naval forces to that end, according to a new report.

Latin Times

No 10 refuses to comment as US reportedly seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker

US forces are reportedly attempting to seize the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1.

Evening Standard

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US seizes two more sanctioned oil tankers with links to Venezuela, military says

The UK's Ministry of Defence confirmed that it had provided "enabling support" to the US during its operation to seize the tanker.

Euronews

Russia Threatens 'Shy Kingdom' After 'Illiterate' Keir Starmer Unveils Ukraine Military Plan

Keir Starmer's proposal to deploy British troops to Ukraine has provoked furious Kremlin threats and Vladimir Putin's divine justification for the invasion, creating a dangerous impasse in peace talks.

International Business Times UK

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

Ukrainian and US teams tackling 'most difficult issues' at Paris peace talks, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy's new chief of staff said on Wednesday "there are already concrete results" but added that "not all information can be made public."

Euronews

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Multiple US military planes land in UK days after Trump’s raid on Venezuela

The planes’ arrival came before US jets seized a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker now flying under a Russian flag near the British coast

The Independent UK

Experts Warn Trump's Venezuela Strategy Could Spark Global Chaos, Raising World War III Risks

Security experts warn Donald Trump's aggressive intervention in Venezuela, echoing a revived Monroe Doctrine, could fuel global instability and trigger World War III.

International Business Times UK

Starmer says MPs to get vote on deploying UK peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Labour prime minister has signed historic deal to deploy armed forces to enforce any ceasefire with Russia – with Trump’s blessing

The Independent UK

Starmer kicks off first PMQs of 2026 with Russia jibe at Reform

Sir Keir Starmer made a jab at Nigel Farage and Reform UK during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (7 January).

The Independent UK

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

US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic after two-week pursuit

US European Command says it boarded the Marinera over alleged sanctions violations, a move that risks confrontation with Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Trump's Greenland Invasion: POTUS Warns Denmark 'Cannot Handle' Russian Arctic Threat

Trump claims Denmark cannot handle Greenland's defence, triggering backlash from Europe as Arctic tensions with Russia intensify.

International Business Times UK

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Euronews

Ex-CIA agent Aldrich Ames convicted of spying for Soviet Union dies in prison, US officials say

Ames had been head of the Soviet branch in the CIA's counterintelligence group and gave the Kremlin the names of dozens of Russians who were spying for the United States.

The Guardian - UK

The Oak and the Larch by Sophie Pinkham review – are Russia’s forests the key to its identity?

How billions of trees left their mark on an empire’s psyche – shaping ideological and literal battles up to the present day

The Guardian - UK

EU reveals weak hand as Trump raids Venezuela and threatens Greenland

European acquiescence risks undermining legal principles behind opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as they struggle to keep US president onboard

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump lashes out at Nato and claims Putin would have taken all of Ukraine without US

Leader insisted Russia and China have ‘zero fear of Nato’ without US

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Axios

Trump presses Venezuela to dismiss agents from China, Russia, Iran and Cuba

It's the Trump administration's latest effort to force Venezuela to meet U.S. demands.

The Conversation

Trump wants Greenland. Europe’s tepid response is putting NATO and global security at risk

Europe stands at a precipice. Following the US military operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump and his close advisers have reiterated that Greenland – currently an autonomous territory of Denmark – will be next.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US backs European ceasefire security guarantees for first time

Pledge came at Paris summit of mainly European nations to firm up guarantees to reassure Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. What we know on day 1,414

The Guardian - US

Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who spied for Soviet Union and Russia, dies aged 84

In damaging intelligence breach, Ames admitted to passing information to Moscow for nearly a decade

The Independent UK

CIA spy who sold US secrets to Russia dies in prison aged 84

Aldrich Ames confessed to being paid over $2.5 million from Moscow for CIA secrets

The Independent UK

Europe’s showdown with Trump over threat to Greenland

Nato unity put to the test as Keir Starmer and European allies warn US president he can’t decide future of Danish territory

The Independent UK

A key hurdle to Ukraine peace deal has been overcome thanks to Britain and France – this is what’s next

ANALYSIS: Zelensky himself has admitted that a ceasefire is unlikely given Moscow’s refusal to accede to its demands. But a pledge by the UK and France to deploy troops in Ukraine if there is a peace deal represents progress, writes Bel Trew

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