The US intervention in Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro's capture are met with international condemnation, while discussions over Venezuela's oil reserves and political future dominate global conversations.

• Live Updates: Venezuelans March in Support of Maduro as New Leader Rejects Trump’s Claim — New York Times World -
• Latin American countries condemn the U.S. at Organization of American States meeting. — New York Times World -
• The Trump administration covets Venezuela’s oil reserves, and the implications for the planet could be serious. — New York Times World -

• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• The Players to Know in Venezuela’s Leadership — New York Times World -
• After Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running Venezuela — New York Times World -
• BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela — BBC World -
• 'It seems unjust to me' - views from Caracas on Maduro's seizure — BBC World -
• Maduro’s Gesture Was Not Just a Peace Sign — New York Times World -
• The Unanswered Questions About Venezuela’s Environmental Future — New York Times World -
• Maduro Invokes Prisoner-of-War Status, Echoing Panama’s Noriega — New York Times World -
• Nicolás Maduro ‘tries to imitate my dance’, says Trump in latest accusation — The Guardian -
• Trump touts ‘brilliant’ Venezuela attack in remarks at House Republicans retreat — The Guardian -
• Armed militias deployed in Venezuela as regime attempts to impose authority — The Guardian -
• Trump says US companies will invest billions in Venezuelan oil production. Experts aren’t so sure — The Guardian -
• Venezuela’s Machado Praises Trump in Fox News Interview — New York Times World -
• Maduro’s Nike Tech Sweatsuit Was Bound to Become a Meme — New York Times World -
• Why won’t Yvette Cooper criticise Trump over Venezuela? Look no further than Ukraine — The Guardian -
• María Corina Machado vows to return to Venezuela and rejects rule of Maduro’s deputy — The Guardian -
• How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia — New York Times World -
• Trump claims US oil firms could be 'up and running' in Venezuela within 18 months — BBC World -
• Venezuela Braces for Economic Collapse From U.S. Blockade on Oil Exports — New York Times World -
• Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties — New York Times World -
• First Thing: US foes and allies denounce Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’ in Venezuela — The Guardian -
• Venezuelan security forces detain journalists from foreign news organisations — BBC World -
• Can Venezuela’s New Leader Keep the U.S. Happy and Her Elites in Line? — New York Times World -
• Trump taking ‘drill, baby, drill’ plan to Venezuela ‘terrible’ for climate, experts warn — The Guardian -
• From elation to frustration: Trump snub wrongfoots Venezuela’s opposition — The Guardian -
• Trump suggests US taxpayers could reimburse oil firms for Venezuela investment — The Guardian -
• Wes Streeting warns of ‘disintegration’ of rules-based world order after Venezuela attack — The Guardian -
• Maduro’s legal team includes acclaimed lawyer who represented Julian Assange — The Guardian -
• At U.N. Emergency Meeting, U.S. Allies Criticize Military Action in Venezuela — New York Times World -
• The C.I.A. assessed Venezuela’s future without Maduro before the U.S. raid. — New York Times World -
• Deposed Maduro pleads not guilty after capture in shock US attack on Venezuela — The Guardian -
• Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela? — BBC World -
• Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela? — BBC World -
• Machado welcomes ‘huge step for humanity’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Cuban Deaths in U.S. Venezuela Strikes Confirm Ties Between Countries — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Venezuela swears in interim president after defiant Maduro pleads not guilty — BBC World -
• Trump’s Foray Into Venezuela Could Embolden Russia’s and China’s Own Aggression — New York Times World -
• US ‘not at war’ in Venezuela, Johnson says after briefing with top officials — The Guardian -
• Outside at Maduro’s Court Appearance: Flags, Chants and Venezuelans’ Quiet Pain — New York Times World -
• Venezuela’s Legislators Offer Scorn as Trump Demands Obedience — New York Times World -
• Venezuela Detained and Deported Members of the Foreign Press — New York Times World -
• What does the US raid in Venezuela mean for China’s designs on Taiwan? — The Guardian -
• AI images of Maduro capture reap millions of views on social media — The Guardian -

President Trump's renewed efforts to acquire Greenland raise NATO concerns, while the fifth anniversary of the US Capitol attack highlights ongoing political divisions and domestic policy shifts.

• Canadian leader asserts Greenland’s sovereignty as Trump administration says military is an option for ‘acquiring’ Danish territory – live — The Guardian -
• White House says using US military is ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland — The Guardian -
• Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato? — BBC World -

• Republicans silent and Democrats incensed on fifth anniversary of US Capitol attack — The Guardian -
• Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy Greenland — New York Times World -
• Europe Rallies for Greenland as Trump’s Threats Continue — New York Times World -
• Trump administration escalates attack on Minnesota with more immigration agents — The Guardian -
• Top union accuses Texas of targeting teachers over Charlie Kirk posts — The Guardian -
• European leaders rally behind Greenland as US ramps up threats — The Guardian -
• Wyoming supreme court strikes down near-total abortion bans — The Guardian -
• Why is Donald Trump renewing calls for takeover of Greenland? — The Guardian -
• NRA sues the charitable version of itself, alleging a factional ‘beef’ — The Guardian -
• Doug LaMalfa, California Republican congressman, dies aged 65 — The Guardian -
• US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65 — BBC World -
• How a US takeover of Greenland would undermine Nato from within — The Guardian -
• The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland — BBC World -
• George Conway, a former anti-Trump Republican, to run for Congress as a Democrat — The Guardian -
• European allies back Denmark over Trump's threat to annex Greenland — BBC World -
• US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals — The Guardian -
• Two Republicans oppose Pete Hegseth’s censure of fellow Senator Mark Kelly — The Guardian -
• U.S. Attack to Seize Greenland Would End NATO, Danish Prime Minister Says — New York Times World -
• Why Trump Wants Greenland — New York Times World -
• Michigan loophole makes it difficult to track utilities’ donations to politicians — The Guardian -
• January 6, five years on: sustained effort by Trump to rewrite history — The Guardian -
• US abandons child exploitation and drug cases to prioritize ICE, Democrats allege — The Guardian -
• Trump officials sue California cities over laws to restrict fossil fuels — The Guardian -
• US attack on Greenland would mean end of Nato, says Danish PM — The Guardian -

European allies commit to security provisions for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict discussions, while Syria-Israel security talks and Iran's internal protests underscore persistent regional tensions.

• European Allies Agree to Key Security Provisions for Ukraine — New York Times World -
• Three Views on What 2026 Might Bring — New York Times World -
• Syria and Israel Revive Security Talks Mediated by the U.S. — New York Times World -

• UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed — BBC World -
• Israel Tells Doctors Without Borders to End Its Work in Gaza — New York Times World -
• UK and France agree to deploy forces to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal – as it happened — The Guardian -
• UK and France ‘ready to deploy troops’ to Ukraine after ceasefire — The Guardian -
• Iran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend Protests — New York Times World -
• Zelensky’s Assessment Darkens as Europeans Gather to Talk Peace — New York Times World -
• Iranian security forces clash with protesters at Tehran’s grand bazaar — The Guardian -
• Israel's foreign minister on historic visit to Somaliland — BBC World -
• Israel pushes ahead with vast illegal settlement in heart of West Bank — The Guardian -
• Health of Palestine Action hunger strikers deteriorating, supporters say — The Guardian -
• Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show — BBC World -
• Zelensky replaces Ukraine's powerful security service chief — BBC World -
• Zelensky replaces Ukraine's powerful security service chief — BBC World -
• Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees — BBC World -
• Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees — BBC World -
• Why Israel Is Divided Over How to Investigate Oct. 7 Failures — New York Times World -
• Iran to try risky economic concessions as it attempts to quell protesters’ anger — The Guardian -
• Zelensky Taps Canadian Politician Chrystia Freeland as Economic Adviser — New York Times World -

Severe winter weather across Europe causes travel chaos and fatalities, while Australia faces a historic heatwave, and tragic accidents claim migrant lives and highlight fire safety concerns.

• Australia news live: Doctors advise ‘stay hydrated and stay indoors’ as heatwave hits; Sussan Ley lists ‘critical areas’ for royal commission — The Guardian -
• Winter Weather Snarls Travel Across Northern Europe — New York Times World -
• Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire Was Not Inspected for 6 Years, Authorities Say — New York Times World -

• Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe — BBC World -
• UK faces further disruption as Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and strong winds — The Guardian -
• Six people die as snow, ice and freezing temperatures wreak havoc in Europe — The Guardian -
• Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says — BBC World -
• Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says — BBC World -
• Avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada kills snowmobiler — The Guardian -
• Children killed after drone hits home in Sudan, medics say — BBC World -
• At least 22 Ethiopian migrants killed in 'horrific' road crash — BBC World -
• At least 22 Ethiopian migrants killed in 'horrific' road crash — BBC World -
• Schools stay closed in Scotland as snow and ice warnings remain in place across UK — The Guardian -
• Worst heatwave since black summer forecast for more than half of Australia — The Guardian -
• Skiers create heart-shaped tribute for Switzerland fire victims — BBC World -

New road safety measures are welcomed amidst the government's struggles to connect with voters, public accountability issues like the Fujitsu scandal, and economic shifts including rising credit card debt.

• ‘Bigger than me’: road safety campaigner whose son died in collision welcomes new UK rules — The Guardian -
• Government lacks emotional link with voters, cabinet ministers warned — The Guardian -
• South Yorkshire police told wrong family teenager had died in crash — The Guardian -

• Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’, boss says while refusing to give redress figure for Horizon IT scandal victims — The Guardian -
• Kent water failure was foreseen and could have been stopped, regulator says — The Guardian -
• Next expects profits to top £1.1bn after bumper festive sales — The Guardian -
• Aldi and Lidl grab record Christmas sales share as Asda and Co-op slide — The Guardian -
• Starmer urged to scrap ‘outdated’ law limiting power to stop new gambling premises — The Guardian -
• Labour to protect existing MPs above winning more seats at next election, deputy leader says — The Guardian -
• Jaguar Land Rover sales slump sharply amid US tariffs and cyber-attack — The Guardian -
• Families affected by Manchester Arena attack say MI5 must be more open to scrutiny — The Guardian -
• Taxpayers miss out on millions after ‘phoenixism’ at UK recruitment firms — The Guardian -
• Porton Down shake-up harming critical national security science, whistleblower warns — The Guardian -
• Starmer prepares for parliamentary battles over imminent EU ‘reset’ bill — The Guardian -
• Can a youth club revival help the ‘anxious generation’? – podcast — The Guardian -
• UK credit card borrowing rises at fastest annual rate in almost two years — The Guardian -
• UK car sales top 2m in 2025 as Chinese brands boom — The Guardian -
• Adults in England eating as much salt a day as in 22 bags of crisps, study shows — The Guardian -

Concerns over AI-generated deepfake content prompt calls for urgent action, while Nvidia unveils new AI chips for self-driving cars, and internet service disruptions affect Papua New Guinea.

• Liz Kendall says Elon Musk’s X must urgently deal with ‘appalling’ sexualised deepfake content produced by Grok AI - as it happened — The Guardian -
• Wave of Grok AI fake images of women and girls appalling, says UK minister — The Guardian -
• Warning over TikTok scam using AI-generated videos of Spain’s Princess Leonor — The Guardian -

• Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI — BBC World -
• Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI — BBC World -
• Anger in Papua New Guinea after Starlink ordered to shut down internet services — The Guardian -
• Nvidia announces new, more powerful Vera Rubin chip made for AI — The Guardian -

Iran's government investigates protest violence as demonstrations spread, while Israel restricts medical aid in Gaza and moves forward with West Bank settlements, alongside US asylum agreements and domestic legal rulings on abortion.

• 2 Caribbean Nations Agree to Host People Seeking Asylum in U.S. — New York Times World -
• Israel Tells Doctors Without Borders to End Its Work in Gaza — New York Times World -
• Wyoming supreme court strikes down near-total abortion bans — The Guardian -

• Iran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend Protests — New York Times World -
• Iranian security forces clash with protesters at Tehran’s grand bazaar — The Guardian -
• Israel pushes ahead with vast illegal settlement in heart of West Bank — The Guardian -
• Health of Palestine Action hunger strikers deteriorating, supporters say — The Guardian -
• Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show — BBC World -
• Self-proclaimed hypnotherapist on trial in France for drugging and raping women — BBC World -
• Self-proclaimed hypnotherapist on trial in France for drugging and raping women — BBC World -
• Brain injuries linked to cognitive issues in domestic violence survivors, Australian study finds — The Guardian -
• Indian gang rape survivor back home after a week in hospital — BBC World -
• Man dies in Sydney after being pepper-sprayed by NSW police during arrest — The Guardian -
• At Refugee Camps, Most Birthdays Fall on New Year’s — New York Times World -

Calls for a royal commission into the Bondi attack intensify, as protest restrictions are extended in Sydney, and internal political challenges face Victorian and NSW parties.

• ‘Won’t go down without a fight’: Moira Deeming among Victorian Liberal MPs facing preselection challenge — The Guardian -
• NSW ministers warned not to meet alone with prominent lobbyist after firm placed on watchlist — The Guardian -
• NSW’s opposition is betting on fresh faces. It’s a good start – but now the Coalition must decide what it stands for — The Guardian -

• Man denies allegedly firebombing rabbi’s car bearing Hanukah sign in Melbourne — The Guardian -
• Sydney protest restrictions extended for 14 days as activist group vows to file legal challenge this week — The Guardian -
• Police commissioner says extension ‘not about stopping free speech’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Albanese softens resistance to royal commission into Bondi attack as pressure mounts — The Guardian -
• Bruce Lehrmann makes last-ditch legal effort to appeal defamation loss — The Guardian -

South Korea seeks improved ties with China, Netflix removes content over a disputed map in Vietnam, and Central African Republic's president wins a third term amidst boycotts.

• Netflix pulls Chinese drama after Vietnam's outcry over disputed map — BBC World -
• Central African Republic president wins third term by landslide — BBC World -
• Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China — BBC World -

• Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China — BBC World -
• Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China — BBC World -

Belgium's oldest contemporary art museum faces dismantling, Canada's Ontario considers banning Crown Royal whisky, and cultural figures like director Béla Tarr are remembered, alongside updates on charity appeals and tennis events.

• West Midlands police insist decision to ban Maccabi fans ‘not politically influenced’ — The Guardian -
• Artists decry dismantling of Belgium’s oldest contemporary art museum — The Guardian -
• ‘Stock up’: Ontario premier promises to banish Crown Royal whisky from province — The Guardian -

• It would be an honour to write James Bond theme song, says Noel Gallagher — The Guardian -
• Béla Tarr, Hungarian director of Sátántangó and Werckmeister Harmonies, dies aged 70 — The Guardian -
• Global buys majority stake in Gary Neville’s YouTube group The Overlap — The Guardian -
• Dance music festival Tomorrowland to hold three-day event in Thailand — BBC World -
• Battle of the Sexes 'brought eyes on tennis' — BBC World -
• Guardian Hope appeal raises more than £800,000 for charities tackling division — The Guardian -
• Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96 — New York Times World -
• Long wait for justice leaves South African families in limbo — BBC World -
• The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India — BBC World -