Here's Why Trump Seems To Be 'Taking Over' Countries Like Venezuela, Greenland — Social Justice Or Vested Interest? Claims Trump is 'taking over' Venezuela and Greenland have spread online, but analysts say the rhetoric reflects strategic signalling and national interests. International Business Times UK · 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
Greenland prime minister says 'enough' after latest Trump threat Greenland's PM Jens Frederik Nielsen firmly rejected US President Trump's repeated comments on US possibly annexing Greenland, asking for dialogue and respect for international law. Euronews · Jan 5
Venezuela's Maduro and Philippines' Duterte 'Kidnapping' Compared: Social Media Reacts to Striking Similarities As Maduro is taken by US forces, social media compares his 'extraction' to Rodrigo Duterte's 2025 ICC arrest. Are these kidnappings or justice? We explore the viral debate. International Business Times UK · Jan 5
Why Trump placed a big bet on Venezuela oil Officials haven't been subtle about calling Venezuela's massive oil reserves a key reason for toppling Maduro. Axios · Jan 5
No 10 suggests UK would not vote for UN security council resolution condemning US arrest of Maduro – as it happened PM’s spokesperson did not contest report claiming that the UK will abstain on a possible UN vote The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
MAGA influencers shredded for change of heart over U.S. military intervention in Venezuela JD Vance among conservatives accused of betraying ‘America First’ priorities The Independent UK · Jan 5
Starmer under pressure from his own MPs after refusing to denounce Trump over Venezuela Anxious to preserve diplomatic ties with the UK’s most powerful ally, Starmer, a former human rights lawyer, has yet to criticise the American raid The Independent UK · Jan 5
Venezuela attack could embolden China and Russia, says Emily Thornberry Failure to condemn US intervention risks encouraging others to take similar action, warns senior Labour MP The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Trump goes on another ‘Social Media Blitzkrieg’ posting over 80 times in less than two hours Donald Trump’s actions were condemned even by far-right world leaders, despite him claiming that the ‘fake news’ will not cover the ‘TRUTH’ The Independent UK · Jan 5
Venezuela deals with aftermath of US strikes on Catia La Mar Venezuela is reeling from US strikes on Catia La Mar, with fires, power outages, and severe damage reported. At least one civilian death and several injuries confirmed. Euronews · Jan 5
Venezuela President's Supporters: Here Are The Countries Throwing Their Support Behind Embattled Politician Following the US capture of Nicolás Maduro, countries including Brazil, Mexico, Russia, and China have issued strong statements of support for the Venezuelan leader. International Business Times UK · Jan 5
US energy stocks rise as Trump vows to unlock Venezuela’s oil Oil price rises despite fears US president’s pledge could deepen global supply glut The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Euronews · Jan 5 Venezuelan diaspora rallies in Madrid backing the opposition Hundreds gathered in Madrid for a second day to support US operation against President Maduro and back Venezuela’s opposition leaders.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 Nicolás Maduro to appear in New York court on drugs and weapons charges Venezuelan president captured by US in shocking raid is seen being led in handcuffs on his way to court
International Business Times UK · Jan 5 Quick Facts On Maduro's Wife Cilia Flores: Age, Net Worth And How She Is Involved In Husband's Case Quick profile: Cilia Flores, 69, net worth £1.5–3.7m, accused of aiding Maduro's narco-terrorism case after US capture.
Evening Standard · Jan 5 Venezuela crisis shrugged off by City as oil prices slip and FTSE 100 nears 10,000 Gold and other precious metal rose as investors weighed up fall out from latest geo-political turmoil
Evening Standard · Jan 5 Foreign Secretary expected to address MPs on US operation in Venezuela Yvette Cooper is expected to update the Commons on the US removal of Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela.
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance in an American courtroom
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 US oil company shares and Venezuelan bonds rally after Maduro seized, sending Dow to record high – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, with gold and defence company shares also higher today
Evening Standard · Jan 5 FTSE 100 Live 05 January: Defence stocks keep index near 10,000, oil price slips The FTSE 100 index today opened higher as investors reacted calmly to another bout of geopolitical turmoil.
International Business Times UK · Jan 5 Denmark Prime Minister Tells the US It Has 'No Right to Annex' Any of Its Three Countries Kingdom of Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sternly addressed the US' threat to take control of one of its three countries, Greenland.
International Business Times UK · Jan 5 Cuba Reports 32 Citizens Killed Protecting Maduro in US Venezuela Raid Cuba announced 32 citizens were killed during the US military raid to capture Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, declaring two days of national mourning.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 Monday briefing: Why the US moved to oust Venezuela’s president In today’s newsletter: Saturday’s capture of Nicolás Maduro by the US was as unexpected as it was swift – but what led Trump to topple the South American regime?