Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Coalition of the Willing meets in Paris as US warnings on Greenland hang over Europe

The group of allies of Ukraine known as the Coalition of the Willing will meet in Paris on Tuesday.

The summit comes as US threats to annex Greenland hang over Europe, and amid the aftershocks of the Trump administration's strike on Venezuela.

Ross Cullen reports.

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TRUMP REPEATS CLAIM TO BE 'IN CHARGE' OF VENEZUELA

US President Donald Trump has reiterated claims that he is "in charge" of Venezuela, and ruled out a snap election in the next 30 days.

President Trump says he must "fix" Venezuela first, but insists America is not at war with the country.

Meanwhile, Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn in as Venezuela's interim president, and ousted leader Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and terrorism charges in a New York court.

Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says the US operation to seize Maduro on Saturday sets a dangerous precdent.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to make first visit to India next week

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be on his first two-day official visit to India since assuming office starting January 12th.

Trade, investments and green energy cooperation between two of the biggest economies in the world are some of the items on the agenda.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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India Reports Multiple H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreaks on Poultry Farms in Kerala

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India has reported a fresh cluster of bird flu outbreaks in Kerala, triggering heightened monitoring by animal-health authorities and international agencies. The detection of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain on multiple poultry farms has raised concerns over containment and biosecurity, even as officials stress there is no immediate risk to human health. Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.


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Monday, January 5, 2026

ILLEGAL MIGRANTS PHONES TO BE SEIZED BY UK GOVERNMENT

Mobile phones will be seized from illegal migrants entering the UK from Monday without arrest.

The country's government says the new powers will help gather more information on smuggling gangs organising the Channel crossings.

Lara Bentley has more...

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UK Prime Minister Says Greenland’s Future Is For Greenland and Denmark To Decide In Wake Of Trump Threats

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended Denmark and Greenland in the wake of further threats of annexation by US President Donald Trump. 

Trump has repeated claims that the US needs the arctic island for its national security. 

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen has urged President Trump to stop making threats and said the US has "no right to annex any of the three countries in the Danish Kingdom."


Keir Starmer said that the future of Greenland is only for Denmark and Greenland to decide, and reiterated the UK's support for its Nato ally. 



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Ten people found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron over her gender and sexuality

Ten people have been found guilty of cyberbullying the wife of the French president.

The eight men and two women were convicted of making numerous malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality.

Ross Cullen reports.


Maduro prepares for first appearance in NY court

Venezuela's captured President Nicolas Maduro is in New York preparing to appear in a New York court for the first time to face drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Nick Harper has more from outside the federal court in Manhattan

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Manchester United Sack Manager Amorim

Manchester United are looking for a new manager, having sacked Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge.


United are currently 6th in the Premier League, and are chasing a Champions League place.


Amorim publicly hit out at the club's hierarchy about his level of control after their 1-all draw at Leeds, saying he was the manager, not head coach.

 

His tactics and style of play have been strongly criticised by some fans… Jay Motty is from the YouTube channel Stretford Paddock:


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JUNK FOOD ADVERTS PARTIALLY BANNED AS UK TACKLES CHILDHOOD OBESITY

A ban on advertising so-called 'junk food' on television when children are likely to be viewing has come into force in the UK.

It's part of Government measures to tackle obesity by reducing children's desire for foods high in fat, salt, and sugar.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Denmark warns Trump over Greenland

Denmark's prime minister has warned the United States over its threats
to take over Greenland.

This comes after President Donald Trump again stated that the U.S.
needed the semi-autonomous Danish territory for reasons of national
security.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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All EU countries apart from Hungary sign statement calling for restraint over Venezuela

26 of the 27 European Union member states have signed a statement calling for "calm and restraint by all actors", ahead of the former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro's appearance in court in New York later on Monday, after he was removed from power by US forces on 3 January.

Hungary was the only EU member nation not to agree to the statement.

Ross Cullen reports.

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MADURO TO APPEAR IN NY COURT

Venezuela's former President Nicolas Maduro is expected to appear in court in New York later, after being captured by US special forces.

He and his wife face 'narco-terrorism' charges from the US, which they deny.

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez says the US should now 'collaborate' with the country within the framework of international law.

Director for Policy at Crisis Group Ivan Briscoe says it's not clear what happens next.

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Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports

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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could raise tariffs on Indian goods if New Delhi continues buying Russian oil, linking trade pressure directly to India's energy policy. The remarks highlight a fresh point of friction in an otherwise expanding strategic partnership.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.


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India steers clear of criticising US actions in Venezeula

India has steered clear of criticising US actions in Venezuela.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has released a carefully worded statement on Nicolas Maduro's capture, and issued an advisory for its citizens in the country.

Neha Poonia reports.

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India-Bangladesh cricket ties in crosshairs as ties remain strained

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India and Bangladesh's cricketing ties have become the latest casualty in a deepening diplomatic crisis.

Bangladeshi international cricketer Mustafizur Rahman, signed by  a leading Indian domestic cricket team has been excluded from India's marquee cricket tournament after pressure over regional tensions.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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South Korea's Lee to meet China's Xi

South Korea's president Lee Jae Myung is due to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Regional security is high on the agenda for the meeting in Beijing.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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US not at war with Venezuela amid questions over who runs country

The U.S. government says it is not at war with Venezuela after the
country's President Nicolas Maduro was captured and brought to America
to stand trial.

The U.S. operation has created a clear divide internationally and
domestically, over the legality of the Trump administration's action,
with Democrats on Capitol Hill calling it "wildly illegal".

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Sunday, January 4, 2026

Rubio claims US is "running Venezuela" via an oil embargo

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that when President Trump claimed America is now "running Venezuela", he meant that a U.S. oil embargo will remain in place against the regime in Caracas.


The Secretary of State said the oil embargo will allow the United States to dictate the terms of Venezuela's future.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Calm In Caracas As Future Direction Of Venezuela Is Uncertain

After the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US special forces, an air of normality is returning to the country.


Shops are re-opening and some domestic flights are resuming, as analysts say the government is trying to send a message that they are still in control.


In the capital Caracas, the streets are largely empty, as most people remain in their homes whilst questions remain about how things will operate.


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