Live Updates: As Venezuela Projects Defiance, Rubio Says U.S. Will Use ‘Leverage’ to Advance Its Interests

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Nicolás Maduro will appear in U.S. federal court on Monday

The Venezuelan president, who was captured by U.S. forces early Saturday, is awaiting trial in New York City on federal criminal charges.

Venezuela’s defense minister calls U.S. operation an ‘act of profound malice.’

Covering US-Russian relations and a rapidly changing wartime Russia

NPR's Charles Maynes in Moscow on how the White House's Russia rhetoric shifted this year and how it is landing in Moscow.

‘Extremely dangerous precedent’ set by Trump’s attack on Venezuela, six countries warn – live

Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay say US actions ‘constitute an extremely dangerous precedent for peace and regional security’Top Republicans backpedal from Trump claim that US will run VenezuelaKeir Starmer also told the BBC that he thinks we are living in a more “volatile” world than we have been for “many, many years” and said global affairs have much more of a “direct impact” on the UK than they have in a long time, citing the effects of military conflicts and the climate crisis.Asked if Donald Trump is worsening global turmoil, Starmer dodges the question and speaks about the so-called special relationship between the UK and the US.The relationship between the US and the UK is one of the closest relationships in the world. It is vitally important for our defence, for our security, for our intelligence.It is my responsibility to make sure that relationship works as the prime minister of this country, working with the president of the United States. Not only have I stepped up to that responsibility, I have made it my business and I do get on with President Trump. Continue reading...

Even in prison, Marwan Barghouthi looms large in Palestinian politics

Arab Barghouthi, the son of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouthi, on his father's life in Israeli prison and the stalemate after nearly two decades without elections.

Denmark PM urges Trump to stop ‘threatening’ Greenland

The US president’s latest threat comes a day after Washington bombed Venezuela and abducted its president.

Days After U.S. Strikes in Nigeria, Gunmen Kill Dozens of Villagers

The attackers also abducted an unspecified number of people, including students from a Catholic school where over 300 people were kidnapped in November.

After U.S. Attack, Venezuelans Worry About Political Stability

Nicolás Maduro was unpopular. But his abrupt removal has created deep uncertainty, alarming even those who opposed him.