Venezuela Oil Threatens US Frackers Amid Global Supply Glut
US shale producers brace for first output drop in four years as Trump's Venezuela plan adds to global oil oversupply, pressuring prices below $60 a barrel. Read the analysis.
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Trump tells Cuba to make a deal as US cuts off Venezuelan oil
Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will receive 'zero' oil or money from Venezuela and urged its communist leaders to negotiate with the US. The stark warning follows the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Trump courts oil giants for $100bn Venezuela investment
US President Donald Trump promises "total security" to oil executives for a $100bn investment in Venezuela's reserves, as border forces seize another oil tanker. Read the latest developments.
Trump seeks $100bn oil investment in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump promised oil executives "total security" for a $100 billion investment in Venezuela's reserves, as border forces seized another oil tanker. Read the full story.
Fifth Venezuela oil tanker seized by US forces
US naval forces have intercepted another Venezuela-flagged oil tanker, marking the fifth such seizure as part of sanctions enforcement. Read the full report on the escalating maritime standoff.
Fifth Venezuela Oil Tanker Seized by US Forces
US military forces have intercepted another Venezuelan oil tanker, marking the fifth such seizure. This action intensifies pressure on the Maduro regime's energy exports. Read the full analysis.
US seizes fifth oil tanker in Caribbean operation
US Marines and Navy have boarded the Olina tanker in a pre-dawn raid. This marks the fifth seizure as part of a broader effort targeting Venezuela's oil trade. Read the latest details.
Russian 'Zombie' Oil Tanker Sails Through English Channel
A sanctioned Russian 'ghost fleet' tanker brazenly transits the Channel. The UK pledges heightened support for US-led operations to intercept vessels fuelling Putin's war. Read the latest.
Russia-bound oil tanker hit by drone in Black Sea
A Palau-flagged tanker headed for Russia was struck by a suspected Ukrainian drone off Turkey. No crew were hurt. The incident follows a US seizure of a Russian-linked tanker over Venezuela sanctions.
EU still funding Russia via LNG imports, analysis shows
New analysis reveals the EU remains Russia's top LNG customer, funnelling billions to the Kremlin's war economy despite a 2027 ban pledge. Urgent calls grow to close the Yamal loophole.
US seizes sanctioned oil tanker with British help
US forces, supported by the UK, have captured the blacklisted supertanker Marinera in the North Atlantic after a dramatic two-week pursuit. Read the full story on the sanctions-busting vessel.
Mexico becomes Cuba's crucial fuel supplier
Mexico emerges as a vital fuel supplier to Cuba as the US tightens its stance. Discover the details and potential diplomatic fallout. Read the full analysis.
UK role in US seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker
British RAF aircraft supported US forces seizing an empty Russian-flagged tanker in a move critics call a political farce. Analysis of the global energy sanctions showdown.
Russian Submarine Escorts Shadow Fleet Tanker in Atlantic
Russia has reportedly dispatched a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker being pursued by the US across the Atlantic, escalating tensions. Read the full story on the high-seas standoff.
Russian sub escorts 'shadow fleet' tanker in US pursuit
Russia has sent a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker being chased by the US across the Atlantic. The vessel, near Iceland, is at the centre of a major diplomatic and military standoff. Read the full report.
Russia escorts tanker Marinera, pursued by US forces
A Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Marinera, is being escorted by the Russian navy while 10 US military aircraft track its movements, escalating tensions over sanctions. Follow the latest developments here.
Russian Submarine Escorts Tanker as Venezuela Tensions Soar
Russia sends a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela following Maduro's capture, escalating global tensions. Read the latest on the crisis.
New Poll Shows 58% Would Vote to Rejoin the EU
A decade after the 2016 referendum, a new Mirror poll reveals 58% would vote to rejoin the EU. Keir Starmer seeks to repair relations, but Brexit remains a divisive national issue. Have your say in our poll.
Venezuela tankers evade US blockade in dark mode
A dozen sanctioned tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude have left the country's waters despite the US embargo, raising questions about the blockade's effectiveness. Read the full report.
US Monitors Tanker Off Ireland in Venezuelan Oil Blockade
A US military aircraft monitors a sanctioned tanker off Ireland as a dozen ships attempt to evade Trump's naval blockade of Venezuelan oil. Read the latest on the escalating maritime standoff.
US Monitors Tanker Off Ireland in Venezuela Oil Blockade
A US military surveillance operation is tracking a sanctioned oil tanker off the Irish coast, as a dozen vessels attempt to evade a naval blockade on Venezuelan oil. Read the latest developments.
Best Supermarket Olive Oils Revealed in 2026 Taste Test
We taste-tested 15 supermarket olive oils to find the best bottles for flavour, value and quality. Discover the top picks, from budget buys to luxury oils.
Russia imports Michelin aviation tyres despite sanctions
Exclusive customs data reveals Russia continues to import Michelin aviation tyres, bypassing EU sanctions. Discover the supply chain loopholes enabling this trade.
US Coast Guard Awaits Backup to Seize Venezuela Tanker
A US Coast Guard pursuit of a sanctioned Venezuela-linked oil tanker stalls, awaiting specialist teams. The incident highlights resource strains amid Trump's 'blockade' order. Read the full analysis.
Venezuela criminalises tanker seizures as Trump pressures Maduro
Venezuela's parliament passes law imposing harsh penalties for acts like oil tanker seizures, responding directly to US actions. Read the latest on the escalating maritime standoff.
China imposes up to 42.7% tariffs on EU dairy imports
China imposes provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, seen as retaliation for bloc's EV levies. Explore the impact on trade and key affected brands.
China Imposes 42.7% Tariffs on EU Dairy Products
Beijing announces provisional tariffs up to 42.7% on EU dairy imports, retaliating against EU electric vehicle duties. The move escalates a tense trade standoff.
US Seizes Oil Tankers, Official Addresses Price Fears
A Trump official reassures Americans over petrol prices after the US seized tankers off Venezuela. Traders, however, anticipate a modest oil price rise. Read the latest.
US seizes second Venezuelan oil tanker in Caribbean
Exclusive footage reveals US forces boarding a second oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying regional tensions. Discover the full story and geopolitical implications.
Explosive 60% Rise in Sanctions-Busting 'Shadow Fleet'
A massive 'shadow fleet' of tankers is evading Russian oil sanctions, posing huge environmental and security risks. Experts warn of a potential catastrophe. Read the full investigation.
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