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    The US boards and seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker near Iceland

    2026/1/07 | 30 mins.

    The United States says it has apprehended two oil tankers which are part of a "ghost fleet" linked to Venezuela. One flying under a Russian flag was seized in the North Atlantic, with the assistance of the British military. Also: The American Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says he'll meet Danish officials about Greenland next week, after President Trump renewed his threat to seize the territory. And despite England's woeful Ashes performance, the head coach and the director of cricket look set to stay.

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    Major European powers offer strong support for Greenland

    2026/1/06 | 30 mins.

    Greenland's Prime Minister welcomes support from European leaders in the face of the Trump administration's warning it could take over the territory. Also: The authorities in the Swiss ski resort where dozens of people died during a blaze at a bar admit there wasn't a fire safety inspection for five years. And a "major incident" has been declared in Aberdeenshire as snow continues to grip the north of Scotland.

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    The ousted Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, appears in New York court

    2026/1/05 | 30 mins.

    The ousted Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, has appeared in court in New York, two days after he was seized by US special forces during a raid in Caracas. Also: 10 people have been found guilty of cyberbullying the French President's wife, Brigitte Macron. And there will be a public holiday in Scotland to celebrate the country's return to the men's football World Cup.

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    Rubio: America "not at war" with Venezuela

    2026/1/04 | 16 mins.

    The Trump administration has warned Venezuela's remaining leaders to "do what is right" or "pay a big price". But the Venezuelan military has vowed to confront American aggression. Also: Sir Keir Starmer tells the BBC he wants closer alignment with parts of the EU. And a memorial service is held for the victims of the Crans-Montana fire in the Swiss Alps.

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    Trump: US will "run" Venezuela

    2026/1/03 | 16 mins.

    US launches strikes on Venezuela, captures its president, Nicolas Maduro, and takes him to New York. President Trump says he'll face "the full might of American justice" for alleged drug-trafficking offences. Venezuela condemns the attack but the opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, says the country's "hour of freedom" has arrived. But Mr Trump has dismissed the idea of her leading Venezuela.

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