The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. Its military action against Venezuela feels different

In the early hours of Saturday morning, US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his home in Caracas and flew him out of the country. US President Donald Trump announced that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, would face federal narco-terrorism charges in New York.

The Conversation · Jan 4

5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region

The predawn U.S. military operation that spirited Nicolás Maduro and his wife out of Venezuela and into U.S. custody marks a watershed in hemispheric politics. In an operation that lasted just over two hours, American forces removed a foreign president. It followed months of saber-rattling and a steady buildup of…

The Conversation · Jan 4

A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented

In the dead of night during the holidays, the United States launched an operation inside a Latin American country, intent on seizing its leader on the pretext that he is wanted in U.S. courts on drug charges.

The Conversation · Jan 3

Rioters 'must be put in their place' following week long protests, Iran's Khamenei says

The Tehran regime leader's comments come one day after US President Trump said that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters,” Washington “will come to their rescue.”

Euronews · Jan 3

Maduro Toppled: What Trump's Shock Venezuela Strike Means and Why America Moved Now

Trump says US forces captured and removed Venezuela's Maduro in a dramatic strike, reviving fears of US intervention across Latin America.

International Business Times UK · Jan 3

Photos show residents evacuating after explosions in Caracas, Venezuela

The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington.

The Independent UK · Jan 3

Trump news at a glance: Nicolás Maduro wants to have ‘serious talks’ with Trump

Venezuelan leader calls for ‘dialogue and diplomacy’ between Washington and Caracas following US claims of airstrike

The Guardian - US · Jan 3

Trump Administration Moves to Seize Control of Washington D.C.’s Public Golf Courses

The Trump administration has terminated National Links Trust’s lease with three municipal Washington D.C. courses.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 2

Year in review: Our pick of the major global news events that shaped a turbulent 2025

From red-carpet welcomes and coups to trade wars and new faces of global politics, Euronews takes a look at the main events that shaped a turbulent year.

Euronews · Jan 2

Trump's Stark Warning to Iran: US 'Locked and Loaded' Amid Deadly Protests

Trump warns Iran the US is 'locked and loaded' to protect protesters amid unrest; Tehran accuses Washington of fueling chaos after seven deaths.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2