Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:42:43 GMT
An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.
Venezuela could now define Trump's legacy - and America's place in the world
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:11:44 GMT
Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump's America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher.
What we know about Maduro's capture and US plan to 'run' Venezuela
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:12:30 GMT
Donald Trump said the US would "run" Venezuela until a "safe" transition after his forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
'I'll be PM this time next year,' Starmer tells BBC
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:21:12 GMT
The prime minister tells BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that May's upcoming elections will not be a "referendum" on his government.
UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:22:04 GMT
RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an Islamic State group arms store in Syria, UK officials say.
Murderer among two prisoners on run after absconding on New Year's Day
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:17:49 GMT
Avon and Somerset Police has urged the public to call 999 immediately if they see them.
'I want to dominate' - Littler takes another step towards greatness
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:38:49 GMT
After winning a second world title, 18-year-old Luke Littler says he wants "to dominate everything" - so what's next for the darting phenomenon as he chases greatness?
How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:02:08 GMT
The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.
Canal collapse repairs to take most of 2026
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:33:08 GMT
New aerial footage shows the extent of the damage on the canal in Shropshire.
Swiss open criminal case against managers of ski resort bar after deadly fire
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:20:02 GMT
It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling.
