The Players to Know in Venezuela’s Leadership
Since President Trump deposed Nicolás Maduro, his entrenched web of loyalists has appeared to remain intact. Here’s a look at some of the most influential.
Day: January 7, 2026
Water main break snarls traffic for hours on Highway 99 in Seattle
Traffic stacked up on northbound Highway 99 south of Seattle’s Sodo neighborhood Tuesday morning after a water main break.
‘Greenland Belongs to Its People,’ European Lawmakers Say
European leaders and Greenland residents respond to President Trump’s renewed threats to seize Greenland.
‘Before returning to Venezuela US oil companies will want to be given assurances’ , analyst says
Speaking with FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney, Colin Harding, a consultant on Latin America and the Caribbean and former Latin America Editor of the Independent, says that Trump’s push to get US oil majors in Venezuela may encounter some resistance as comp…
Europe’s showdown with Trump over threat to Greenland
Nato unity put to the test as Keir Starmer and European allies warn US president he can’t decide future of Danish territory
Republican bristles as MAGA Megyn Kelly rips Trump’s new ‘quagmire’
A Republican strategist on CNN bristled Tuesday after MAGA podcaster Megyn Kelly ripped President Donald Trump for potentially dragging the country into a new “quagmire.” Brad Todd said that Republicans, including members of the far-right media spher…
UK, France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal
The UK and France have signed a “declaration of intent” to send troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia.
Trump Says Defense Firms Must Build Weapons Faster, Arms Sales Take ‘Too Long’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said U.S. defense contractors must produce weapons faster, adding it takes “too long” to deliver capabilities to international partners. “Nobody has the quality of our […]
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban officially divorced after 19-year marriage
Oscar-winning actor Nicole Kidman and Grammy-winning country singer Keith Urban have officially ended their marriage.
Success in Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup win will give Barcelona ‘energy’
Barcelona begin the defence of their Spanish Super Cup crown against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.