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LIVE - Rubio says US not at war with Venezuela, as Maduro set to appear in New York court on Monday - The secretary of state says the US will retain "multiple levers of leverage" if Venezuela's leaders don't "make the right decisions".

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Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe -- Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

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Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change -- Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it "has now become an ideological statement".

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Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard -- Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

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From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps -- Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps.

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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.

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Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland -- Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".

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Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico -- The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.

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Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister -- The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".

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Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes -- The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

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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.

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Watch: How the US attack on Venezuela unfolded -- President Donald Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela after it launched strikes on the country and captured President Nicolas Maduro.

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Housing, Europe ties, economy... what Canadians are hopeful for in 2026 -- The BBC spoke to people in Toronto and Montreal to find out what they're optimistic about heading into the new year.

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'I can't believe it' - Joy and uncertainty in Florida's 'Little Venezuela' -- Celebrations have swept across Florida's Doral, even as questions linger over Venezuela's future.

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Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro -- An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.

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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.

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Venezuela could now define Trump's legacy - and America's place in the world -- Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump's America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Why has Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro? -- The US has been ramping up pressure on the Venezuelan leader since Trump took office last January.

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No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation.

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Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

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The condo market in Canada's biggest cities is undergoing a historic crash, with smaller units losing their value faster than any others.

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"She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.

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The region is preparing for up 2.5ft (.76m) of coastal flooding over the weekend due to rain and increased king tides this time of year.

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Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

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The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

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In an interview about his health, the US president says: "I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart".

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The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones

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