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Trump says US could run Venezuela and control its oil for years

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Latest news bulletin | January 8th, 2026 – Evening

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'Appalling': Republicans push back against Trump's Greenland plans

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Colombia and US vow joint fight against drug-smuggling gangs

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Two teens held as Dutch police probe alleged 'snowball beating' death

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Spanish government and bishops agree plan to compensate abuse victims

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Danish soldiers would shoot back if invaded, government confirms

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'We are not a product': Greenlanders voice concern over US takeover plans

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Trump withdraws US from UN climate treaty and 65 other global bodies

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Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov to head Gaza peace board

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French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris - French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal. 08/01/2026

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USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation - Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns. 08/01/2026

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USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video - Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown. 08/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 8th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 08/01/2026

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Minnesota protests erupt after ICE officer kills woman during raid - Trump and other officials in Washington defended ICE, with the US president stating that the officer acted in self-defence. The mayor of Minneapolis disputed this claim, as he demanded ICE officers to leave the city. 08/01/2026

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Rubio to meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland - Tensions with NATO members escalated after the White House said Tuesday that the "US military is always an option." Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned earlier this week that a US takeover would amount to the end of NATO. 07/01/2026

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Crans-Montana fire: victims' funerals held in Milan, Rome and Bologna - Italian schools observed a minute's silence in memory of the victims, while the schools attended by the teenagers who lost their lives suspended classes to "remember the young victims and express closeness to their families." 07/01/2026

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Merz's Ukraine remarks spark German backlash over troop deployments - The possible deployment of Bundeswehr troops to Ukraine has become a topic of debate in Germany, the prospect drawing criticism from both the left and the right. 07/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/01/2026

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US seizes two more sanctioned oil tankers with links to Venezuela - The UK's Ministry of Defence confirmed that it had provided "enabling support" to the US during its operation to seize the tanker. 07/01/2026

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Denmark and Greenland seek talks as US repeats takeover threat - Greenland sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle making its location crucial to the defence of North America since World War II. 07/01/2026

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Travel chaos across Europe as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall - Flights across France and Belgium and Eurostar train services have been severely disrupted by the winter weather. 07/01/2026

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What is the Monroe Doctrine that Trump invoked to justify the Maduro raid? First articulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was largely meant to stave off European colonial influence in the western hemisphere, but modern presidents have used it to justify military intervention in Latin America. 07/01/2026

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Civilians flee Aleppo as Syrian army closes Kurdish-majority areas - Clashes in Aleppo forced residents to flee Kurdish areas, with at least nine killed. The violence follows stalled talks to merge Kurdish forces into the army. 07/01/2026

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France bids adieu to actor Brigitte Bardot with Saint-Tropez funeral - The reclusive French star of the 50s and 60s was buried at her family's Mediterranean seaside grave following her death aged 91 at her home on 28 December. 07/01/2026

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Iran threatens pre-emptive attack if it sees 'indication of threat' Tehran's military chief warned that Iran is now far more prepared and stronger to face any attacks, threatening a "decisive response" to any action it considers a breach of sovereignty. 07/01/2026

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Ukrainian and US teams tackle 'most difficult issues' at Paris talks - Zelenskyy's new chief of staff said on Wednesday "there are already concrete results" but added that "not all information can be made public." 07/01/2026

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Euroviews. Venezuela's sovereignty is not negotiable — and France should rearm - The arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro raises serious concerns because sovereignty is non-negotiable, and therefore it is urgent for countries like France to rearm and focus on security, French National Rally MP Sébastien Chenu writes in an opinion article for Euronews. 07/01/2026

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Georgia marks Orthodox Christmas amid ongoing EU protests - Georgia marked Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, with religious celebrations taking place alongside protests in the capital calling for EU integration. 07/01/2026

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Power restored to Berlin homes after attack on lines caused outage - Authorities were able gradually to reconnect many to the network but several days of work were required to repair the damage. 07/01/2026

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Brazil celebrates Three Kings Day with parade in Rio favelas - Brazil marked Three Kings Day on Tuesday with a colourful procession in Rio de Janeiro, where music and dance echoed through a hillside neighbourhood. 07/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/01/2026

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Putin attends Orthodox Christmas service with soldiers - President Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service near Moscow, highlighting soldiers' sacred duty and unity. 07/01/2026

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Ex-CIA agent convicted of spying for Soviet Union dies in US prison - Ames had been head of the Soviet branch in the CIA's counterintelligence group and gave the Kremlin the names of dozens of Russians who were spying for the United States. 07/01/2026

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South Korea says it urged China to help curb North's weapons tests - Lee's visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as well as help with the North. 07/01/2026

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Trump tells Republicans: If we don't win midterms, I'll get impeached - President Donald Trump warned House Republicans that failing to win the midterm elections could lead to his impeachment, urging party unity as he cited past impeachments and argued Republicans should prevail based on what he called a highly successful first year back in office. 07/01/2026

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USA: New Orleans kicks off Carnival season with parades and more security - New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season on Tuesday with parades for Twelfth Night, featuring police motorcycles, marching bands, and colourful floats. 07/01/2026

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Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony - Thousands gathered for Ethiopia's Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa, marking the end of a 43-day fast with prayers, hymns, and midnight Mass. 07/01/2026

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Venezuelan migrants in Peru sell T shirts of captured President Maduro - Peruvian street sellers Kely Peraza and Jeanelys Torres use AI to create T-shirts depicting President Maduro, helping Venezuelan migrants stay connected to home. 07/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/01/2026

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Paris under blanket of snow as temperatures drop below zero - Severe winter weather disrupted transport across Britain, France and the Netherlands on Monday, forcing road closures, flight and train cancellations as heavy snow and ice hit parts of northwestern Europe. 06/01/2026

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At least 24 Venezuelan security killed in US operation to seize Maduro - The death toll for Venezuelan security officials comes after Cuba's government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had also been killed. 06/01/2026

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Six dead as cold snap grips Europe with snow and ice wreaking havoc - Since the mercury dropped on Monday, five people have died in France and one woman in Bosnia as heavy snow and rain sparked floods and power outages across the Balkans. 06/01/2026

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Security forces clash with protesters as 36 killed in Iran protests - The economic situation is likely to worsen as Iran's Central Bank drastically reduced the subsidised exchange rates for dollars it offers to importers and producers. 06/01/2026

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Swiss bar owners 'overwhelmed with grief' after 40 killed in fire - Those comments come on the same day it emerged that fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out at the bar since 2019. 06/01/2026

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Curfew imposed in Nepal city after mosque vandalism sparks protests - Muslim groups began protesting in the streets of Birgunj on Sunday against the vandalism of a mosque in a nearby town. 06/01/2026

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German prosecutors launch 'far-left terror' probe into Berlin blackout - A far-left group claimed responsibility for an arson attack on Berlin's power grid, causing a blackout for tens of thousands of households. Repairs are expected by Thursday. 06/01/2026

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Nigeria to use intel from US flights to aid strikes on Islamic State - Nigeria, which is battling multiple armed groups, said last month that the US strikes were part of an exchange of intelligence and strategic coordination between the two nations. 06/01/2026

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Qatar offers to continue mediation efforts over Venezuela - Following successful mediations between Venezuela and the United States in the past, Qatar has expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela, calling for restraint, de-escalation and dialogue, while reaffirming its readiness to support mediation. 06/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 6th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 06/01/2026

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Euroviews. This is not about Venezuela, but about Trump's strategy for the world - A firm and unanimous condemnation of any attempt, including from the US, to create a sphere of influence by force of arms, would be a good start to clarify Europe's position and start recruiting partners for its cause, Prof Dr Sven Biscop writes in an opinion article for Euronews. 06/01/2026

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Russia's drone barrage on Ukraine kills two as allies meet in Paris - Russia launched dozens of drones into Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, as European leaders prepared to meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees in Ukraine. 06/01/2026

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Greece introduces 2026 tax cuts aimed at families and young workers - Athens has lowered most income tax rates by two points and rolled out extra breaks tied to children and for younger workers, including zero income tax for under-25s earning up to €20,000. 06/01/2026

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