US President Donald Trump has refused to say how far he will go on Greenland, but suggested that he could make a deal as European leaders voice alarm over his threats to seize the territory from ally Denmark.
Trump refuses to say how far he'll go on Greenland
Trump's Greenland tariffs: What you need to know
Why does Trump want to annex Greenland?
'American? No!' says Greenland after latest Trump threat
What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?5 graphics that show Greenland's importance to TrumpFive graphics that show Greenland’s importance to TrumpDonald Trump backs down on GreenlandDonald Trump retreats on Greenland threatsCould US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?
An American Greenland would make the world safer: TrumpWhy does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato?Maybe I will, maybe I won't: Trump U-turns on taking Greenland by forceTrump won't take Greenland by force, Mandelson saysHow can Europe respond to Trump's tariff threats over Greenland?U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, initially designed to cement Gaza’s rocky ceasefire but which he foresees taking a wider role worrying to other global powers, although he said it would work with the United Nations. “Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do. And …
Trump launches Board of Peace
What is Donald Trump's Board of Peace?
Here are the countries joining Trump's 'Board of Peace' so farWatch: Three things to know about Trump's Board of PeaceWhat is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and how will it work?Who is joining Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'?About 30 countries expected to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'Does Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' undermine the UN?
Switzerland invited to join US President Trump's 'Board of Peace'Trump to charge $1bn for 'peace board' membership
Czech Republic invited to join Trump’s Board of Peace
$1.5 billion for a seat: Is Trump's new Board of Peace an 'irreparable' threat?Board of Peace 'a delusion of power' by Trump - RobinsonTrump's 'Board of Peace' could pose threat to UNAzerbaijan says it agreed to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’On Friday, Nicolas Maduro ruled Venezuela with an iron fist. Yesterday, fists cuffed together, he shuffled across the tarmac into American federal detention.
Yes, the US wants Venezuela's oil but that's not all
American plans for Venezuelan oil
US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to VenezuelaWhat's next for Venezuela oil after US ousts Maduro?US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials sayUS attacks on Venezuela: what we know so farWhat we know about US attacks on VenezuelaUS says it will dictate Venezuela decisions and oil salesUS seizes two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers linked to Venezuelan oilUS seizes two 'shadow fleet' tankers linked to Venezuelan oilUS military seizes sixth oil tanker it says has links to VenezuelaVenezuela 'turning over' up to 50mn barrels of oil to USUS seizes Venezuela-linked Olina oil tanker in CaribbeanUS's long history of involvment in Venezuelan oilUS will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official saysThe United States attacked Venezuela and captured its long-serving President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight operation today, US President Donald Trump said, promising to put the country under American control for now, including by deploying US forces if necessary.
US captures Maduro, Trump says US will run Venezuela
Trump says U.S. will run Venezuela after it captures MaduroWhy has Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?What is behind Trump's ouster of Venezuela's Maduro?Trump says U.S. oversight of Venezuela could last for yearsUS oversight of Venezuela could last years, says TrumpTrump says US has captured Maduro following Venezuela strikesUS involvement in Venezuela could last years, Trump saysVenezuela: Machado presents Trump her Nobel Peace PrizeTrump says Maduro 'captured and flown out' of VenezuelaTrump on Venezuela: 'We are going to run the country'Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela?"We're in charge": What's Trump's plan for Venezuela?Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to USVenezuela to turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to US: TrumpVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured by elite US special forces troops and flown out of the country, a US official said Saturday. Maduro's capture follows a large-scale strike on the country that the Venezuelan government called an "imperialist attack".
Trump says Venezuela's Maduro has been captured after large-scale strikes
Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro seizedTrump says Venezuela's Maduro captured in 'large scale' US strikeNicolas Maduro's rule in Venezuela ended by TrumpTrump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in courtVenezuela's collapse, Trump’s military buildup and Maduro's capture: How did we get here?Maduro in New York detention centre as Trump says US to 'run' VenezuelaMaduro pleads not guilty as Trump seizes control of VenezuelaUS launches military strikes on Venezuela after Trump's threats against MaduroAs it happened: Nicolas Maduro arrives in New York as Trump flags plans for US to 'run' VenezuelaREPLAY: US President Donald Trump Press conference on Venezuela's attack and capture of MaduroUS captures Venezuelan leader Maduro in ‘large scale’ strike on country, Trump announcesVenezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro to appear in New York courtExiled Maduro opponent lacks Trump support to lead in VenezuelaAfter seizing Maduro, Trump wants Venezuela's oil. He will face logistical and legal hurdlesFreezing snow and rain have arrived in parts of Texas, according to reports, with the storm set to move northeast over the weekend. More than 210 million people were under cold weather advisories or warnings.
Half of US braces for huge winter storm
Over 8000 flights canceled in the US due to winter stormAt least 21 dead in US winter storm impacting millionsHundreds of thousands without power as major winter storm hits USThousands of flights cancelled as major winter storm moves across the U.S.More than 12,000 flights cancelled as severe winter storm hits much of the USMore than half of US bracing for huge winter stormHistoric winter storm kills at least 10 people in the United StatesWinter storm, sub-freezing cold descend on USUS braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter stormDeadly US winter storm leaves flights delayed and thousands without powerUS storm leaves almost 700,000 without powerUS storm leaves 160.000 without powerWinter storm threatens catastrophic conditions across USSWISS cancels flights to US due to severe winter stormIt is the strongest statement by a leader of the Danish territory since US President Donald Trump renewed plans to annex it.
We choose Denmark over US, Greenland's PM says
'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland ahead of US talks'We choose Denmark' over the US, Greenland’s PM says'We choose Denmark' over the US, Greenland's PM says ahead of White House talksUS and Denmark to reopen 1951 defence agreement on GreenlandUS position on Greenland unchanged, says Danish ministerWatch: Danes and Americans react to US threats against GreenlandDanish PM calls on US to stop 'threatening' GreenlandGreenland PM prefers Denmark over US ahead of Vance meetingDanish PM urges US to stop "threatening" to take control of GreenlandUS lawmakers seek to reassure Greenland in visit to DenmarkUS territorial ambitions in Denmark: from the Danish West Indies to Greenland'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland PM ahead of W. House talksUS-Europe standoff on Greenland 'a big win for Putin': Danish parliament defence chair
Defense minister: Estonia still planning to take part in Danish drills in Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis.
Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal
US President Donald Trump has said he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it makes a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over China trade
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada if it makes a deal with ChinaTrump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it 'makes a deal with China'Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian goods over pending China trade dealNo plans for China free trade deal, Carney says as Trump fixates on CanadaChina says Canada deal does not target the US after Trump tariff threatChina logs record trade surplus in 2025 amid Trump tariffsTrump, Zelenskyy, Carney dominate Davos 2026: As it happenedCanada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US'Canada lives because of US' - Trump digs at Carney in Davos speechTrump's erratic trade policies are pushing US partners towards ChinaTrump said in a social media post that federal forces will "come back" if crime rates go up.
Trump says national guard troops being pulled from Chicago, LA and Portland
National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland: TrumpTrump says he's pausing efforts to send National Guard to Chicago, L.A. and PortlandTrump drops National Guard deployment plans in Los Angeles, Chicago and PortlandNational Guard being removed from Chicago, LA, PortlandHe delivered the speech after Trump threatened huge tariffs against French wine and champagne.
We don’t give in to bullies, says Macron after Trump salvo
After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don't give in to bulliesTrump and Macron: A turbulent transatlantic affairMacron warns of 'world without rules' after Trump shares texts from European leadersMacron accuses US of 'turning away' from alliesIt's complicated: Macron's turbulent relationship with TrumpTrump publishes Macron's message, threatens French wine tariffsMacron answers Trump's tariff threats at Davos World Economic ForumTrump hits Macron with tariff threats, underscores tense US-France relationsTrump shares private message from Macron offering G7 meeting in ParisMacron accuses US of 'breaking free from international rules'French President Emmanuel Macron delivers speech at Davos ForumDavos 2026: 'We prefer respect to bullies,' Macron saysOf the 119 people injured in the fire in Crans-Montana, 113 have been identified. Of those 71 of them were from Switzerland, 14 from France, 11 from Italy and four from Serbia. One injured person each came from Bosnia, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Portugal. This was announced by the commander of the Valais cantonal police, Frédéric Gisler, on Friday at a media conference on the status of the investigation in Crans-Montana. He said that this was the current state of knowledge - these figures had yet to be confirmed. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Gisler also said that there had been 40 fatalities. On Thursday, the Valais authorities spoke of around 40 fatalities. The commander of the Valais cantonal police also announced that the identification of these fatalities was continuing as quickly as possible, but that international standards had to be adhered to. It will therefore take time. He also ordered that all families searching for injured or dead ...
Majority of those injured in the Crans-Montana bar fire are Swiss
Crans-Montana fire: Swiss officials believe “candles and sparklers” started blazeSwiss fire safety under scrutiny after Crans-Montana blazeSwiss bar fire likely started by sparklers on champagne bottlesSparklers likely started Swiss bar fire, officials sayCrans-Montana bar fire: the first witness accountsAll 116 people injured in Crans-Montana fire have been identifiedCrans-Montana bar fire: death toll could rise, Swiss official warnsCrans-Montana fire victims: 80 still being treated in hospitalCrans-Montana fire: what we know so far about how it could have startedCrans-Montana blaze exposes cracks in Switzerland’s imageCrans-Montana fire likely caused by sparklers on Champagne bottlesIn New York, Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor after his surprise win in the November election. The 34-year-old looks set to cross swords with US President Donald Trump over the course of his term, especially over Trump's aggressive anti-immigration agenda. At his inauguration ceremony, which was attended by the likes of Bernie Sanders and Alexandra Ocasio Cortez, Mamdani vowed to fulfil his campaign pledges of making New York a more affordable city.
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City MayorCrowd chants 'tax the rich' as Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim mayor of New YorkMamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump shadowMamdani vows to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayorAt least four children, including a five-year-old boy, were detained by US immigration officials from a suburb in Minneapolis, Minnesota this week, according to school officials and a lawyer for the family.
Minnesota boy detained by ICE, US school officials say
The UK on Thursday said Donald Trump was "wrong to diminish" NATO's role in Afghanistan after the US president suggested allied troops were not on the front lines, sparking outrage in the country and among families of the hundreds of British soldiers killed in the war. Prime Minister Keir Starmer slammed Trump's comments as "insulting" and "appalling".
Starmer slams Trump’s 'appalling' claims that NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan
"It's time to speak the language that President Trump understands," Swedish MEP Karin Karlsbro tells As It Happens host Nil Kӧksal.
This EU politician wants to use a 'trade bazooka' against Trump. Here’s what that means
Cuba's president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.
Thirty-two Cubans killed during US attack on Venezuela
Washington says it has intercepted two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic as part of President Trump’s hardline effort to control oil movements across the Americas, claiming the vessels—the Marinera and the M Sophia—were part of a so-called shadow fleet used to ship sanctioned crude from Venezuela and Iran. Russia has condemned the seizures as outright piracy, noting that one of the tankers was sailing under a Russian flag. Eliza Herbert reports.
UK helped US military to seize sentenced oil tanker on way to Russia
Minnesota and its two largest cities have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to halt or curtail a sweeping immigration enforcement surge that followed the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal officer and sparked protests nationwide.
Minnesota sues Trump administration over immigration crackdown and ICE shooting
The attack is the first known strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat since the US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3.
US strikes alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says that the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is based on a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity that president Trump appears to have for strongmen, president Putin in particular', adding that Trump has 'found it very difficult to translate it into hard policy that actually advances American interests'.
Trump has a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity' with Vladimir Putin
Ukraine updates: Trump says Putin 'killing too many people'Estonian foreign minister: Trump's recent moves should make Putin worriedPutin offers $1 billion from frozen assets to join Trump’s Peace CouncilOnly Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBCThe US on Wednesday said it was issuing a blanket suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries including Russia, Iran, Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, Nigeria and Somalia. The freeze will begin on January 21 with no set time for it to end.
US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
President Trump suggested US allies in NATO were "off the front lines" during the war in Afghanistan. London has strongly opposed the suggestion, which comes amid tensions between the US and some NATO members.
Outrage as Trump undermines NATO role in Afghanistan war
'Really ill-informed': Afghan veteran slams Trump's NATO comments'We answered the call:' Estonia highlights role in Afghanistan after Trump's NATO commentsWatch: 'It's incorrect' - US veterans react to Trump remarks on Nato in Afghanistan'Awful, despicable': Canadian veterans slam Trump's comments about NATO troopsUS President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting and said help was on the way, without giving details, as Iran's clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years.
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way
Why are there protests in Iran and what has Trump said about US action?Trump tells Iranian protesters 'help is on its way'Donald Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'‘Help is on its way’, Trump tells protesters in IranTrump threatens Iran over protest crackdown
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, saying ‘help is on its way’Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as nearly 650 dead in protestsIran leader says protesters are vandals trying to please TrumpAre Trump's threats to Iran helping or harming protesters?Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protestersTrump threatens IranTrump's warning looms over Iran protests responseIran protests: Trump open to airstrikes, wants diplomacyMore than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'US President Donald Trump has refused to say how far he will go on Greenland, but suggested that he could make a deal as European leaders voice alarm over his threats to seize the territory from ally Denmark.
Trump refuses to say how far he'll go on Greenland
Trump's Greenland tariffs: What you need to knowWhy does Trump want to annex Greenland?'American? No!' says Greenland after latest Trump threatWhat message do Greenlanders have for Trump?5 graphics that show Greenland's importance to TrumpFive graphics that show Greenland’s importance to TrumpDonald Trump backs down on GreenlandDonald Trump retreats on Greenland threatsCould US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?An American Greenland would make the world safer: TrumpWhy does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato?Maybe I will, maybe I won't: Trump U-turns on taking Greenland by forceTrump won't take Greenland by force, Mandelson saysHow can Europe respond to Trump's tariff threats over Greenland?It is the strongest statement by a leader of the Danish territory since US President Donald Trump renewed plans to annex it.
We choose Denmark over US, Greenland's PM says
'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland ahead of US talks'We choose Denmark' over the US, Greenland’s PM says'We choose Denmark' over the US, Greenland's PM says ahead of White House talksUS and Denmark to reopen 1951 defence agreement on GreenlandUS position on Greenland unchanged, says Danish ministerWatch: Danes and Americans react to US threats against GreenlandDanish PM calls on US to stop 'threatening' GreenlandGreenland PM prefers Denmark over US ahead of Vance meetingDanish PM urges US to stop "threatening" to take control of GreenlandUS lawmakers seek to reassure Greenland in visit to DenmarkUS territorial ambitions in Denmark: from the Danish West Indies to Greenland'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland PM ahead of W. House talksUS-Europe standoff on Greenland 'a big win for Putin': Danish parliament defence chairDefense minister: Estonia still planning to take part in Danish drills in GreenlandIsrael has warned that from January, it would suspend several aid organisations operating in Gaza for failing to provide details about their Palestinian staff.
Israel says it will suspend some aid groups in Gaza
Israel bans operations of 37 international aid groups in Gaza Strip, West BankIsrael will ban dozens of aid groups from Gaza starting on New Year's DayIsrael moves to suspend major aid groups in GazaIsrael bans 37 aid groups from Gaza, where the humanitarian situation remains direIsrael to halt operation of more than 30 Gaza aid organisationsAid to Gaza under threat: Dozens of NGOs to be barred under new Israeli rulesMedia group criticises Israel over Gaza press banAid organisation warns of 'dire' conditions in Gaza, West Bank following Israeli banIsrael confirms ban on dozens of NGOs in Gaza despite international concernInternational outcry as Israel enforces ban on 37 NGOs in GazaSwitzerland signs declaration urging Israel to allow aid into GazaIsrael's Gaza NGO block threatens 'life-saving' aid - EUIsrael to bar 37 aid groups as UK and EU warn of severe impact in GazaWhy is so little aid getting into Gaza?Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Ran Gvili’s return "an extraordinary achievement".
Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
Israel says remains of final Gaza hostage retrievedIsrael says body of last hostage retrieved from GazaIsrael holds funeral for last remaining Gaza hostageIsrael retrieves remains of the last remaining hostage held in GazaThe final Israeli hostage's remains have been recovered in Gaza. What happens now?Israel retrieves remains of last Gaza hostage, Netanyahu saysIsrael launches large-scale Gaza operation to find last hostageIsrael says ban on Gaza media access should remainSearch for last Israeli hostage's body resumes - HamasIsrael moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images showIsrael says it will 'enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepensIsrael says will bar several NGOs from Gaza, FRANCE 24 speaks to MSFIsrael to hold funeral for last hostage recoveredThe United States has said it is launching the second phase of its plan to end the Gaza war, even as key elements of the first phase -including a complete ceasefire between Israel and Hamas - remain unfulfilled.
US launches second phase of Gaza plan
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.
Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Trump's 'Board of Peace' initially aimed at rebuilding Gaza, could have 'global role'Donald Trump appoints Tony Blair, Marco Rubio and more to Gaza 'board of peace'
Trump invites Stubb to Gaza 'executive board'Trump's 'Board of Peace' proposal met with skepticism, caution amid shaky Gaza ceasefireAn Israeli air strike has killed an AFP freelancer and two other journalists in Gaza, the territory's civil defence agency said, while the military said it struck "suspects" operating a drone.
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Gaza
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Gaza, civil defence agency saysIsraeli strike in Gaza kills three journalists, first responders sayIsraeli fire kills three people in Gaza, tension rises3 journalists killed in Israeli airstrike on car in central Gaza, health officials sayIsraeli fire kills 11 in Gaza: Three journalists among the deadGaza civil defence says Israeli attacks kill 13Israeli strikes kill at least 13 in Gaza, including children, civil defence saysEight people killed by Israeli air strikes, Gaza civil defence agency says'I'm afraid to go out and film': Journalists in Gaza fear they are being targeted by IsraelAt least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire - UNOn Friday, Nicolas Maduro ruled Venezuela with an iron fist. Yesterday, fists cuffed together, he shuffled across the tarmac into American federal detention.
Yes, the US wants Venezuela's oil but that's not all
American plans for Venezuelan oilUS seizes fifth oil tanker linked to VenezuelaWhat's next for Venezuela oil after US ousts Maduro?US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials sayUS attacks on Venezuela: what we know so farWhat we know about US attacks on VenezuelaUS says it will dictate Venezuela decisions and oil salesUS seizes two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers linked to Venezuelan oilUS seizes two 'shadow fleet' tankers linked to Venezuelan oilUS military seizes sixth oil tanker it says has links to VenezuelaVenezuela 'turning over' up to 50mn barrels of oil to USUS seizes Venezuela-linked Olina oil tanker in CaribbeanUS's long history of involvment in Venezuelan oilUS will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official saysThe United States attacked Venezuela and captured its long-serving President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight operation today, US President Donald Trump said, promising to put the country under American control for now, including by deploying US forces if necessary.
US captures Maduro, Trump says US will run Venezuela
Trump says U.S. will run Venezuela after it captures MaduroWhy has Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?What is behind Trump's ouster of Venezuela's Maduro?Trump says U.S. oversight of Venezuela could last for yearsUS oversight of Venezuela could last years, says TrumpTrump says US has captured Maduro following Venezuela strikesUS involvement in Venezuela could last years, Trump saysVenezuela: Machado presents Trump her Nobel Peace PrizeTrump says Maduro 'captured and flown out' of VenezuelaTrump on Venezuela: 'We are going to run the country'Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela?"We're in charge": What's Trump's plan for Venezuela?Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to USVenezuela to turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to US: TrumpVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured by elite US special forces troops and flown out of the country, a US official said Saturday. Maduro's capture follows a large-scale strike on the country that the Venezuelan government called an "imperialist attack".
Trump says Venezuela's Maduro has been captured after large-scale strikes
Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro seizedTrump says Venezuela's Maduro captured in 'large scale' US strikeNicolas Maduro's rule in Venezuela ended by TrumpTrump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in courtVenezuela's collapse, Trump’s military buildup and Maduro's capture: How did we get here?Maduro in New York detention centre as Trump says US to 'run' VenezuelaMaduro pleads not guilty as Trump seizes control of VenezuelaUS launches military strikes on Venezuela after Trump's threats against MaduroAs it happened: Nicolas Maduro arrives in New York as Trump flags plans for US to 'run' VenezuelaREPLAY: US President Donald Trump Press conference on Venezuela's attack and capture of MaduroUS captures Venezuelan leader Maduro in ‘large scale’ strike on country, Trump announcesVenezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro to appear in New York courtExiled Maduro opponent lacks Trump support to lead in VenezuelaAfter seizing Maduro, Trump wants Venezuela's oil. He will face logistical and legal hurdles
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis.
Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal
The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.
Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
Cuba's president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.
Thirty-two Cubans killed during US attack on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting and said help was on the way, without giving details, as Iran's clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years.
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way
Why are there protests in Iran and what has Trump said about US action?Trump tells Iranian protesters 'help is on its way'Donald Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'‘Help is on its way’, Trump tells protesters in IranTrump threatens Iran over protest crackdownTrump urges Iranians to keep protesting, saying ‘help is on its way’Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as nearly 650 dead in protestsIran leader says protesters are vandals trying to please TrumpAre Trump's threats to Iran helping or harming protesters?Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protestersTrump threatens IranTrump's warning looms over Iran protests responseIran protests: Trump open to airstrikes, wants diplomacyMore than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'A volunteer security official was reportedly also killed during the clashes. As Iran slips deeper into economic crisis, the unrest, which began Sunday in Tehran, has spread to other cities.
Several people killed as protests spread across Iran
How far will Iran protests go?What we know about Iran's protests and the crackdownAt least 648 killed in Iran protests, rights group saysProtests continue in IranMore than 500 dead from Iran protests, rights group saysRights group says thousands of protesters killed in IranHundreds killed in protests in Iran, rights group saysHow many people have been killed during the crackdown on Iranian protesters?Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group saysAt least 36 people killed during Iran protests, rights group saysDeath toll in Iran protests rises to more than 500, rights group saysIran protests: Death toll rises to over 538 — activistsAt least 5,000 killed during Iran's nationwide protests, official saysRights group says Iran protest death toll nears 6,000The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'
'Mother of all' trade deals signed between India and EUEU and India finalise 'mother of all trade deals'India, EU leaders hail 'mother of all deals' in landmark trade agreementEU, India clinch historic free trade dealIndia and the EU agree on "mother of all" trade dealsEU, India to sign major trade dealThe mother of all deals? EU and India sign trade deal two decades in the makingEU on verge of 'historic' trade deal with IndiaEU, India set for historic trade deal amid US tariffsIndia courts EU at Republic Day as trade deal nearsSensitive agricultural products excluded from EU - India trade dealTrump's shadow looms over India-EU trade dealEU and India sign major free trade agreementTwo decades in the making: EU, India sign trade deal, ushering in a 'multidimensional relationship'
"It's time to speak the language that President Trump understands," Swedish MEP Karin Karlsbro tells As It Happens host Nil Kӧksal.
This EU politician wants to use a 'trade bazooka' against Trump. Here’s what that means
Another deadly night in Ukraine saw continued Russian bombardments, including strikes on the capital that killed one person and wounded four, while the country’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, was also hit by drone attacks injuring 27. The attacks coincided with the conclusion of the second day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi between Russia and Ukraine, where territorial disputes remain the main sticking point. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister condemned Moscow’s actions, saying the missile strikes targeted not only civilians but also undermined the negotiation process. Liza Kaminov reports.
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill one
Ukraine updates: At least 3 killed in Russian attack on KyivTwo killed in series of Russian attacks on UkraineMore than 1,000 Kyiv apartment blocks still without heat after Russian strike‘Russian strike on Kyiv leaves 1,330 buildings still without heat’Russia strikes 6 Ukrainian regions, killing at least 2Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attackRussian strikes kill two in Kyiv region - authoritiesUkraine: 1 million without water, heat after Russian strikeFive die in Russian attack on civilian train in UkraineRussia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in Kherson regionNearly half of Kyiv without heat or power after Russian bombardmentRussian attack on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kills two, wounds several othersUkraine: Overnight Russian attack cuts off power in KyivUkraine updates: Deadly Russian attack hits KyivRussian, Ukrainian and US negotiators will hold talks in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, in what officials say is the first meeting attended by all three countries since the start of the war four years ago, the BBC reports. The Kremlin confirmed Russian officials would attend the talks following a meeting between President Vladimir …
Russia, Ukraine and US to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Russia, Ukraine and US to hold first trilateral talksAbu Dhabi welcomes Russia-Ukraine-US talksWill US-Russia-Ukraine talks bring war to an end?US, Ukrainian and Russian officials to meet in UAERussia, US, Ukraine sit for tense talks in Abu DhabiUS, Ukraine and Russia meet in Abu Dhabi for first trilateral peace talksFirst meeting since start of Ukraine war between US, Ukraine and Russia to take place in UAE'It's all about the land': Zelensky says Ukraine to talk to US and RussiaHigh stakes but low expectations for Ukraine talks with Russia and USWho is Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy part of Ukraine talks in the UAE?Putin meets US envoys for late-night talks on UkraineRussia, UK, Ukraine sit for tense talks in Abu DhabiCould trilateral talks yield a breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia war?Peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war end as fighting ragesThe UK on Thursday said Donald Trump was "wrong to diminish" NATO's role in Afghanistan after the US president suggested allied troops were not on the front lines, sparking outrage in the country and among families of the hundreds of British soldiers killed in the war. Prime Minister Keir Starmer slammed Trump's comments as "insulting" and "appalling".
Starmer slams Trump’s 'appalling' claims that NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan
President Trump suggested US allies in NATO were "off the front lines" during the war in Afghanistan. London has strongly opposed the suggestion, which comes amid tensions between the US and some NATO members.
Outrage as Trump undermines NATO role in Afghanistan war
'Really ill-informed': Afghan veteran slams Trump's NATO comments'We answered the call:' Estonia highlights role in Afghanistan after Trump's NATO commentsWatch: 'It's incorrect' - US veterans react to Trump remarks on Nato in Afghanistan'Awful, despicable': Canadian veterans slam Trump's comments about NATO troopsThe incident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba.
At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains
Spain: High-speed train crash leaves at least 21 deadHigh-speed train collision in Spain kills at least 21Death toll climbs to 39 in high-speed train collision in SpainTwo high-speed trains collide in Spain, 21 killedDriver killed in second deadly Spain train crash in daysSpain mourns as train crash death toll rises to 42One dead, 37 hurt after second Spain train crash in daysSpain: Driver killed, passengers injured in new train crash'Horrific' scenes as high-speed train collision in Spain kills at least 39, injures dozensHigh-speed train collision in southern Spain kills at least 21, police sayDeath toll in Spanish train collision rises to 401 dead, several injured in commuter train crash near BarcelonaTrain driver killed in second deadly Spain rail crash in days'Horrific' scenes as two high-speed trains derail in Spain, killing at least 21 peopleAuthorities investigating a New Year's blaze at a bar in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana have identified all of the 40 people killed, police said, as its owners were probed for negligent manslaughter.
Swiss identify all victims of New Year fire at ski resort
At least 40 dead in Switzerland ski resort bar fireAround 40 dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire, police sayA fire in a Swiss ski resort bar kills 40 people: What we know so farSwitzerland: Dozens killed in bar fire in Alps resortSwitzerland: Dozens killed in fire at Swiss ski resortDeadly fire at Swiss ski resort: Many killed during New Year's celebrationsDozens feared dead after explosion in Swiss ski resort barSeveral dozen dead after explosion hits Swiss ski resort bar'Several dozen' presumed dead in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year partyAround 40 people killed and 115 injured in Swiss bar fireAround 40 dead, more than 100 injured in blaze at Swiss ski resort bar during New Year's Eve partyNew Year's Eve party: around 40 dead and 115 seriously injured in blaze in Swiss ski resort barAs it happened: 40 dead, 119 injured in Swiss fireSwiss launch probe of bar managers after deadly fire in ski resortOf the 119 people injured in the fire in Crans-Montana, 113 have been identified. Of those 71 of them were from Switzerland, 14 from France, 11 from Italy and four from Serbia. One injured person each came from Bosnia, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Portugal. This was announced by the commander of the Valais cantonal police, Frédéric Gisler, on Friday at a media conference on the status of the investigation in Crans-Montana. He said that this was the current state of knowledge - these figures had yet to be confirmed. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Gisler also said that there had been 40 fatalities. On Thursday, the Valais authorities spoke of around 40 fatalities. The commander of the Valais cantonal police also announced that the identification of these fatalities was continuing as quickly as possible, but that international standards had to be adhered to. It will therefore take time. He also ordered that all families searching for injured or dead ...
Majority of those injured in the Crans-Montana bar fire are Swiss
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Swiss bar owner held after deadly New Year fire
As social media usage has grown, it has heightened concerns about excessive screen time and its negative impact on child development and mental health.
France's lawmakers vote to ban social media for under-15s
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A Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality, including allegations that she was born male.
10 people found guilty of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron
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We don’t give in to bullies, says Macron after Trump salvo
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Starmer slams Trump’s 'appalling' claims that NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan
President Trump suggested US allies in NATO were "off the front lines" during the war in Afghanistan. London has strongly opposed the suggestion, which comes amid tensions between the US and some NATO members.
Outrage as Trump undermines NATO role in Afghanistan war
'Really ill-informed': Afghan veteran slams Trump's NATO comments'We answered the call:' Estonia highlights role in Afghanistan after Trump's NATO commentsWatch: 'It's incorrect' - US veterans react to Trump remarks on Nato in Afghanistan'Awful, despicable': Canadian veterans slam Trump's comments about NATO troopsWashington says it has intercepted two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic as part of President Trump’s hardline effort to control oil movements across the Americas, claiming the vessels—the Marinera and the M Sophia—were part of a so-called shadow fleet used to ship sanctioned crude from Venezuela and Iran. Russia has condemned the seizures as outright piracy, noting that one of the tankers was sailing under a Russian flag. Eliza Herbert reports.
UK helped US military to seize sentenced oil tanker on way to Russia
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says that the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is based on a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity that president Trump appears to have for strongmen, president Putin in particular', adding that Trump has 'found it very difficult to translate it into hard policy that actually advances American interests'.
Trump has a 'unique, sometimes strange affinity' with Vladimir Putin
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis.
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The UK on Thursday said Donald Trump was "wrong to diminish" NATO's role in Afghanistan after the US president suggested allied troops were not on the front lines, sparking outrage in the country and among families of the hundreds of British soldiers killed in the war. Prime Minister Keir Starmer slammed Trump's comments as "insulting" and "appalling".
Starmer slams Trump’s 'appalling' claims that NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan
Washington says it has intercepted two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic as part of President Trump’s hardline effort to control oil movements across the Americas, claiming the vessels—the Marinera and the M Sophia—were part of a so-called shadow fleet used to ship sanctioned crude from Venezuela and Iran. Russia has condemned the seizures as outright piracy, noting that one of the tankers was sailing under a Russian flag. Eliza Herbert reports.
UK helped US military to seize sentenced oil tanker on way to Russia
US President Donald Trump has said he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it makes a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over China trade
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Canada PM Mark Carney to visit China next week for trade talks
US President Donald Trump has said he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it makes a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over China trade
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Canada PM Mark Carney to visit China next week for trade talks
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
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Life sentence for man who killed Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe
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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
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S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
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Australian boy injured by shark dies
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Wildfires raging across southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the most affected areas.
Deadly wildfires in southern Chile force thousands to flee
The UAE said Tuesday it would withdraw its remaining forces from Yemen after Saudi Arabia led an airstrike on a southern Yemeni port targeting what it said was a UAE-linked weapons shipment. Following the strike, Saudi Arabia backed calls for UAE forces to leave the country within 24 hours.
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Police say gunmen stormed Kasuwan Daji market in Niger burning stalls and looting food on Saturday
At least 30 killed in Nigeria market attack
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Amsterdam church destroyed by New Year's blaze
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