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LIVE - US carrying out operation to seize tanker in Atlantic linked to Venezuelan oil, official says - Earlier, several military aircraft were tracked over the North Atlantic heading towards the Marinera.
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Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US -- Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.6 hours ago
Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela -- President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.10 minutes ago
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House -- It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.12 hours ago
Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84 -- The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.7 hours ago
Nigeria's ex-justice minister granted bail in corruption case -- Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.1 hour ago
Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe -- Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in Amsterdam and Paris, with thousands of people stranded.19 hours ago
Japan nuclear agency worker loses phone with confidential data in China -- Authorities cannot say whether data was leaked from the device, which was lost at a Shanghai airport.5 hours ago
UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed -- The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.16 hours ago
Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China -- The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is no fan of chaos.2 hours ago
The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland -- The White House has said that 'utilising the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal'13 hours ago
An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work? -- Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.12 hours ago
Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China -- South Korea's Lee Jae Myung snapped selfies with China's Xi Jinping as he pursues better ties with China in a four-day visit.1 day ago
Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela? -- Trump has made numerous threats against other nations in Washington's orbit.1 day ago
What's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba? -- The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations.1 hour ago
'It seems unjust to me' - views from Caracas on Maduro's seizure -- BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation.15 hours ago
Watch: What it was like in the courtroom at Maduro's hearing -- The BBC's Madeline Halpert was inside the room as the former Venezuelan president addressed the judge.1 day ago
Video shows Maduro's arrival in US and journey into custody -- The Venezuelan president is in custody in New York after he was captured during US strikes on Saturday.3 days ago
Watch: 'I'm so happy' - Venezuelans in the US react to Maduro's capture -- The BBC's Bernd Debusmann reports from Doral Florida, where the Venezuelan-American community has gathered to celebrate the US attack.3 days ago
Irish PM calls for 'common sense' on Greenland -- On Tuesday the White House said the "US military is always an option" to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of taking over the semi-autonomous region.21 minutes ago
Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces -- The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks.50 minutes ago
Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta -- The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré.3 hours ago
Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire -- The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.2 hours ago
Brown University gunman recorded videos saying attack was planned for months -- The gunman showed no remorse and grumbled about an injury he sustained in the attacks, said investigators.11 hours ago