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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +1100Why Trump’s Venezuela gambit will not change Beijing’s calculus on Taiwan
But it does give China a propaganda win to portray the US as the world’s rogue cop, while positioning itself as alternative global leader.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:56:28 +1100Russia sends submarine to escort sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Ireland
Washington appears determined to seize the tanker after it managed to evade the US blockade of Venezuela.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +1100Iran hospital raid fuels protest anger as crackdown kills 29
Social media footage showed security forces apparently firing tear gas at the hospital, close to the scene of previous clashes at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:39:57 +1100Donald Trump renews calls for US takeover: 'We need Greenland'
Donald Trump reiterated his intent to take over Greenland, claiming it is in the interest of US national security.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:20:24 +1100Iran forces storm Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran
Iran forces storming Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:12:28 +1100‘Military is always an option’: White House escalates Greenland clash with NATO allies
The Danish PM says any attack would end NATO as European leaders unite behind Denmark, amid growing concern over Trump’s claims that he wants Greenland for the US.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:53 +1100Family gets $4.8m after woman declared dead, then found alive in body bag
Paramedics in Detroit were accused of gross negligence over how they responded to an emergency call for a woman who was struggling to breathe.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:41:37 +1100Europe snow causes mass flight cancellations, Paris traffic jams reach record 1000km
One airline said it was the most extreme weather it had experienced in years, with the cold snap that has brought snow to London expected to worsen in coming days.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:08:06 +1100UK, 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.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:06:11 +1100‘Bitter regret’: Swiss authorities admit to six-year oversight before fatal fire
Forty people - mostly teenagers - were killed in the horror blaze in the early hours of the new year, with new footage showing the risk was apparent years ago.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:04:37 +1100Trump administration doesn't rule out Greenland takeover
The Trump administration hasn't ruled out military action to seize control of Greenland.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:02:49 +1100Swiss bar in deadly fire not inspected for years
The Swiss bar that caught fire during New Year's Day celebrations had not been inspected for five years.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:44:39 +1100Nobel winner backs ‘courageous’ Trump over raid – but issues warning
The Venezuelan political leader who fled the country last month thanked the US president, but sounded the alarm over her country’s new Trump-backed interim leader.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +1100How Vance brokered truce between Trump and Musk after simmering feud turned into war
When the bromance between the US president and his first buddy fell apart in spectacular fashion, JD Vance saw an even greater threat – and picked up the phone.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +1100Trump’s most evangelical warrior is having a come to Jesus moment
To many Americans, a former MAGA diehard who recently said she believes aliens are demons that have fallen from heaven is now seen as a voice of reason.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +1100Mystery trader gains $610,000 windfall with bet on Maduro’s capture
The trade is likely to attract scrutiny from US lawmakers who have been pushing for stricter insider trading rules.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:50:21 +1100Nicolas Maduro appears in US court
Ousted Venezuelan leader and his wife Cilia Flores have appeared in a US court.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:54:00 +1100Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela
The briefing came as toppled leader Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to US drugs charges and the Venezuelan government sought to show the world it is being run independently.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:11:05 +1100US-Venezuela as it happened: Maduro appears in New York court; UN condemns US strike; Machado praises Trump’s ‘courageous vision’
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife have appeared in a Manhattan federal court, as opinion on the Caracas operation continues to split. Follow our rolling coverage.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:38:34 +1100With slow, deliberate steps and a smile, ousted autocrat meets his new reality
Ripped from his compound two days earlier as he slept, Nicolás Maduro found himself in a crowded New York courtroom - where he was no longer the highest authority.