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Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50m barrels of oil to US -- Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

2 hours ago

US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65 -- The death of LaMalfa, a Trump ally, shaves the Republican majority in the US House of Representatives to just a few seats.

11 hours ago

Abortion stays legal in Wyoming after state's top court strikes down bans -- Calling the ban unconstitutional, the court rules that a woman has a fundamental right to make her own health care decisions, including abortion.

8 hours ago

Carney says Canada's 'low risk' oil can compete if Venezuela ramps up production -- Canadian oil stocks fell on Monday after the US seizure of the Venezuelan leader and plans for American companies to operate in the Latin American country.

8 hours ago

Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation -- Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.

11 hours ago

Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces -- US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.

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European allies back Denmark over Trump's threat to annex Greenland -- Donald Trump has refused to rule out using force to annex Greenland - a scenario that would spell the end of Nato, according to Denmark.

12 hours ago

Anonymous crypto gambler made $436,000 on Maduro capture -- The account placed a $32,000 wager just before Trump announced the Venezuelan leader was in US custody.

19 hours ago

Ashley Tisdale says she quit her 'toxic mom group' -- The High School Musical actress says she left the group of new mothers after being "brought to tears".

15 hours ago

US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure -- The US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes.

11 hours ago

'I'm a prisoner of war' - In the room for Maduro's dramatic court hearing -- During the 40-minute arraignment, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to drugs and weapon charges.

1 day ago

BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela -- The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what's the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

7 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

Watch: Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores's journey to New York court -- The deposed Venezuelan president and his wife appeared in handcuffs as they were escorted by armed officers.

17 hours ago

Watch: Moment more than 80,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink -- A total of 81,796 stuffed toys hit the ice rink in a moment of "sweet, cuddly mayhem" at an American Hockey League game.

1 day ago

The key questions on Trump's actions on Venezuela -- Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.

2 days ago

Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato? -- The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.

16 hours 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

Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions -- US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.

21 hours ago

What Trump supporters in Florida make of US 'running' Venezuela -- Republicans in Miami tell the BBC they back the Venezuela move and don't see parallels with Iraq .

1 day ago

Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work? -- Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

2 days 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.

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.

1 hour ago

Helicopter appears to crash into slackline in Arizona, killing all passengers -- The people who strung the line - which is used in a sport akin to tightrope walking - had filed an aviation safety notice, raising questions about the air alert system.

3 hours ago

US cuts universal childhood vaccine recommendations, including covid and hepatitis -- The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

1 day ago

Pentagon moves to punish Democratic senator over 'seditious video' -- Arizona Senator and former Navy captain Mark Kelly had urged service members to refuse unlawful orders following US strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats.

1 day ago

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says he will not seek re-election -- Walz is stepping aside amid criticism of alleged fraud in the state's social safety net programmes, including from President Donald Trump.

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