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Rubio says US not at war with Venezuela, as Maduro set to appear in New York court on Monday

The secretary of state says the US will retain "multiple levers of leverage" if Venezuela's leaders don't "make the right decisions".

Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe

Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

Can Maduro's trusted lieutenant now work for Trump?

Delcy Rodríguez, a close ally of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been named interim president.

From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps

Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps.

The key questions on Trump's actions on Venezuela

Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.

Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady captured by the US?

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism.

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South Korea's Lee Jae Myung to meet China's Xi in reset of relations

Trade, regional security and Beijing's unofficial ban on Korean pop culture are on the agenda.

2 hrs agoAsia

Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland

Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".

5 hrs agoEurope

Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for World Cup

Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month "under current conditions" and request their matches be moved elsewhere.

13 hrs agoBangladesh

Raw emotions as mourners attend Mass for Swiss bar fire victims

There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve.

4 hrs agoEurope

Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire

Among those killed by the blaze at Le Constellation is 16-year-old Swiss national Arthur Brodard, his mother confirms.

51 mins agoEurope

Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in 'miracle' recovery

Martyn, who played 67 Test matches from 1992 to 2006, was diagnosed with meningitis late last month.

2 hrs agoAustralia

South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma

The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault.

2 hrs agoAsia

India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

India’s aviation boom, delivery delays and a Russia tie-up revive the long-running question of building planes at home.

2 hrs agoWorld

Activist group says it was behind Berlin fire that cut power to thousands

The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others

Starmer ready for closer EU alignment 'in the national interest'

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

Teen girl educated in UK confirmed to have died in Swiss bar fire

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The French university where spies go for training

Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.

2 hrs agoEurope

Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting

Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

2 hrs agoEurope

India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

India’s aviation boom, delivery delays and a Russia tie-up revive the long-running question of building planes at home.

2 hrs agoWorld

What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?

Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?

3 hrs agoEurope

Van Tulleken brothers: The three wellness issues we've stopped worrying about

Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken explain why they're not worrying about eating more protein, taking magnesium or avoiding microplastics.

2 hrs ago

Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution?

The prime minister discusses the economy, Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.

14 hrs agoBBC InDepth

How to look after dogs, cats and other pets in cold weather

Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive.

20 hrs agoScience & Environment

US captures Maduro

Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?

Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

'Deeply shocked': World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela

There has been a mixed reaction to a large-scale strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture by the US.

Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

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

Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump's America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Who's in charge of Venezuela and what happens next?

Donald Trump says the US will "run" Venezuela until a "safe" transition after capturing its president and first lady.

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Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup

Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month "under current conditions" and request their matches be moved elsewhere.

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Singer Jesy Nelson told her twin babies may 'never walk'

The former Little Mix star said her girls have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

14 hrs agoCulture

Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change

Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it "has now become an ideological statement".

16 hrs agoCulture

Boxer Anthony Joshua posts first picture since fatal crash in poignant tribute

Anthony Joshua posts on social media for the first time since he was injured in a car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.

12 hrs agoBoxing

Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister

The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".

1 day agoWorld

UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria

RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an Islamic State group arms store in Syria, UK officials say.

18 hrs agoWorld

Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted

A fault with radio communications caused air traffic controllers to temporarily suspend arrivals and departures.

11 hrs agoEurope

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Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady captured by the US?

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'I'm here to be manager, not coach' - but will Amorim survive at Man Utd?

Ruben Amorim challenges Manchester United's board to let him do his job after Sunday's draw with Leeds, and says he intends to leave in 18 months' time.

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Latest score as Ravens battle Steelers for final NFL play-off spot

Live score from Ravens-Steelers decider for AFC North title, plus play-off seeds and fixtures after final day of the regular season.

'I was sure it was offside' - why did Wirtz equaliser stand?

Florian Wirtz thought his goal for Liverpool in the 2-2 draw at Fulham was offside - so how did technology allow it to stand?

5 hrs agoPremier League

'Struggling Frank trapped in gilded cage at joyless Tottenham'

Struggling head coach Thomas Frank is trapped in a gilded cage at joyless Tottenham Hotspur, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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'A chance' Chelsea will name new boss on Monday as Rosenior jets in

Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior arrives in London for talks about replacing Enzo Maresca as Chelsea head coach.

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Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in 'miracle' recovery

Martyn, who played 67 Test matches from 1992 to 2006, was diagnosed with meningitis late last month.

2 hrs agoAustralia

Fury comes out of retirement... again

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement.

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