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Longtime DC House delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton announces retirement

The 88-year-old Democrat and advocate for Washington DC statehood says she will not seek another term in Congress

The Guardian - US

CIA Plans Permanent Footprint in Venezuela as U.S. Influence Grows: 'State Plants the Flag but the Agency Is Really the Influence'

U.S. intelligence officials are preparing to establish a sustained presence inside Venezuela as part of Washington's effort to shape the country's political transition after the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro.

Latin Times

One Democrat who helped pump $10 billion into ICE now regrets it — because siding with Donald Trump comes with a price

Last week, seven Democrats defied their party and voted with the Republicans to help them pass a $ 64.4 billion bill that will fund the Department of Homeland Security. The same also allocates about $10 billion for the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individuals who voted for this include…

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Rutte faces backlash for telling Europeans to 'keep on dreaming' about independence from US security

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is under fire for his dismissive remarks about the idea of European separation from Washington's protection. "You can't, we can't," he said.

Euronews

Washington’s $1.6B Endorsement Turns USA Rare Earth Into a Force

A government funding package for USA Rare Earth creates a new national champion for heavy critical minerals while reshaping the domestic mining sector.

MarketBeat

‘Few can do accountability reporting’: Washington Post’s India bureau joins fight against ‘job cuts’

Staffers at the Washington Post have begun a public campaign urging owner Jeff Bezos to reconsider potential layoffs that they say could significantly shrink the paper’s international reporting network.

Newslaundry

South Africa confirms temporary withdrawal from the G20, as US takes the helm

South Africa has decided to "temporarily withdraw" from the G20, after a request by the United States. Washington takes on the rotating presidency for the year 2026, following on from South Africa in 2025. This comes after more than a year of bilateral tensions which Pretoria hopes to ease by…

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The gold rally is the new bet against Trump

Gold prices have rallied over 17% so far this year as investors hedge exposure to Washington.

Axios

NTSB to highlight what led to a deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, at daylong hearing

A daylong hearing on Tuesday should make clear what played the biggest role in causing last January’s midair collision near Washington D.C. that killed 67 people

The Independent UK

Tired of snow? Next weekend could be even worse and drop even more, models show

Major cities along the I-95 corridor, including New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., may see even more snow next weekend

The Independent UK

3 Rare Earth Stocks to Watch Following Washington’s Latest Trade Moves

Rare earth stocks were hit by volatility following trade-related news but remain on track to see higher share prices in 2026 as rebounds gain momentum.

MarketBeat

Bulletin world briefing: Venezuela’s president hits out at Trump and concern over Imran Khan

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Venezuela’s acting president tells Trump ‘enough orders from Washington’ Imran Khan’s top aide issues concerning update on former Pakistan PM Finland launches fresh crackdown on undersea cable sabotage Why it could be the end of The Line for…

The Independent UK

Remains of final Gaza hostage Ran Gvili have been recovered, Israel says

Israel and Hamas had been under pressure from ceasefire mediators including Washington to move into the second phase of the US-brokered truce, which took effect on 10 October.

Euronews

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration says a private aircraft with eight people on board has crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine

The Independent UK

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Investigators to reveal causes of deadly midair crash over Washington that killed 67

A total of 67 people died in a crash between an airliner and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., on January 29

The Independent UK

Timeline of the year since an Army helicopter and plane collided over Washington

A collision between a Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet killed 67 people in January 2025

The Times of India

‘Enough orders from Washington’: Venezuela interim leader says pressure from US since capture of Maduro

Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez said her government would take up long-standing disputes with Washington “face to face” through what she termed Bolivarian diplomacy, according to Xinhua news agency. She said Venezuela had never imagined that a South American capital would be subjected to a military attack by a foreign…

The Guardian - UK

Advantage China: Trump’s tantrums push US allies closer to Beijing

In the search for stability, some western nations are turning to a country that many in Washington see as an existential threat

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The Conversation

Albanese takes safe course, appointing defence chief Greg Moriarty to replace Kevin Rudd

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed the Secretary of the Defence Department, Greg Moriarty, to be Australia’s new ambassador to Washington, succeeding Kevin Rudd, who leaves the position in March.

International Business Times

Analysts Warn That Trump Would Accept a 'Tolerable' Dictatorship in Venezuela to 'Avoid Chaos'

Analysts and former officials warn that U.S. policy toward Venezuela may be shifting toward an arrangement that prioritizes stability over democratic transition, potentially leaving the country under an authoritarian system without Nicolás Maduro.

Axios

Democrats threaten government shutdown over ICE funding

The Senate won't be back in Washington until at least Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Syrian Army seizes northeast as US abandons Kurdish-led forces

The Syrian Army has made sweeping gains against Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria, dealing a major blow to Syrian Kurdish autonomy and handing victories to both Damascus and neighbouring Turkey. With Washington abandoning its backing of the militia alliance, the Syrian Democratic Forces now face disbandment or renewed fighting.

The Times of India

Secret deal or gun to head? Inside Venezuela's leadership meltdown after Maduro's capture

"They gave us 15 minutes to respond, or they would kill us," Venezuela’s then vice-president Delcy Rodríguez told her colleagues seven days after a targeted US military operation captured the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, who had long been in Washington’s sights.

The Independent UK

After accepting US deportees, South Sudan wanted sanctions relief for top official, documents show

After agreeing to accept deportees from the United States last year, South Sudan sent a list of requests to Washington that included American support for the prosecution of an opposition leader and sanctions relief for a senior official accused of diverting over a billion dollars in public funds

International Business Times

Top Venezuelan Officials Were Given 15 Minutes To Agree To Cooperate With The U.S. Or Be Killed, Leaked Recording Shows

A leaked recording of a closed-door meeting of Venezuelan officials and pro-government influencers reveals how the country's interim leadership has sought to project resistance domestically while signaling readiness to cooperate with Washington.

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