US triples visa bond list, demands up to $15,000
The Trump administration expands its visa bond programme to 38 countries, requiring payments of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many. Read the full list of affected nations.
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US Rep Jim Baird and Wife Injured in Serious Car Accident
US Representative Jim Baird and his wife are recovering in hospital following a serious car crash. President Donald Trump confirmed the incident, stating they will be 'fine'. The accident comes as Republicans face a narrowing House majority.
GOP Senators Push Back on Pentagon Censure of Mark Kelly
Republican senators Susan Collins and Thom Tillis criticise Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's attempt to censure and demote Senator Mark Kelly over a political video. Read the latest on this US defence controversy.
Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies Aged 65
The sudden death of California Republican Doug LaMalfa leaves the US House GOP with a razor-thin two-vote majority. Colleagues pay tribute to a 'principled conservative'.
Trump's 'Monroe Doctrine' Plan After Maduro Capture
The capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro signals a bold US strategy shift. A new security document outlines a 'Trump Corollary' to reshape global order, with plans extending to Greenland. Read the full analysis.
Congressional War Powers Tested After Venezuela Strike
President Trump's unauthorised military strike in Venezuela raises constitutional questions. Will Congress act to reclaim its authority, or has executive power permanently shifted?
Petro threatens armed response to Trump's invasion threat
Colombian President Gustavo Petro warns he will return to guerrilla warfare if the US, under Donald Trump, invades. Tensions soar after Trump's 'cocaine' accusations. Read the full story.
Seven Countries Face New US Visa Bond Requirement
The Trump administration adds Bhutan, Botswana and five other nations to a list requiring passport holders to post bonds up to $15,000 for US visa applications. Learn the full details.
Trump Issues Military Threat to Colombia
Donald Trump warns Colombia and asserts US control over Venezuela after the capture of President Maduro. Global protests erupt as China condemns the operation.
How US captured Maduro in 148-minute raid
A detailed account of the meticulously planned US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, involving over 150 aircraft and a Delta Force raid on Caracas.
Inside the US Operation to Capture Venezuela's Maduro
A detailed account of the meticulously planned US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. Explore the intelligence, strategy, and consequences.
China's Four-Word Demand to US After Venezuela Raid
Beijing issues a stark warning to Washington following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by US special forces. Read the latest on the escalating diplomatic crisis.
UK calls for swift Venezuela transition post-US action
UK Cabinet minister Darren Jones calls for a rapid, peaceful transition in Venezuela following US military strikes. The UK was not informed beforehand and defers legality to international courts.
Trump Bypasses Congress in Venezuela Operation
Donald Trump's secretive capture of Nicolás Maduro, without consulting Congress, marks a dramatic shift in presidential power and threatens constitutional checks and balances. Read the full analysis.
US Captures Venezuela's President Maduro in Major Operation
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro captured by US forces. Facing narco-terrorism charges in New York, the move raises questions over oil and international law. Read the full analysis.
Trump captures Maduro, vows US will 'run' Venezuela
Donald Trump announces US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Indicted in New York, Trump suggests the US will 'run' the country. Analysis on what's next.
Trump: US to 'Run' Venezuela After Overnight Strikes
President Trump announces the US will temporarily govern Venezuela following military strikes in Caracas and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the full story.
US Captures Venezuela's Maduro in Military Operation
US military forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas on 3 January. Explore our video analysis of the explosive raid and its global implications.
US Forces Capture Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro in Raid
US military forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale operation. Get the latest details on the raid and the indictments in New York.
Maduro Captured by US Delta Force in Venezuela Raid
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seized by elite US Delta Force in Caracas raid. He faces US trial on trafficking charges. Full story and latest updates here.
US Captures Maduro in Major Venezuela Strike
US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after a large-scale military attack on Caracas, culminating a year of escalating strikes and tensions over drug trafficking claims. Read the full timeline.
Venezuela's Maduro Proposes Talks with US on Drugs and Oil
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has extended an olive branch to the US, proposing serious negotiations on drug trafficking and offering American firms access to Venezuelan oil. Read the full analysis.
US Jobless Claims Fall Below 200,000
US unemployment benefit applications fell to 199,000 last week, signalling a robust labour market despite broader economic headwinds. Read the full analysis.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
US-Syria operations kill 7 ISIS fighters after ambush
US Central Command confirms at least seven ISIS operatives killed and a dozen captured in Syria following retaliatory missions for a deadly December ambush that killed two American soldiers.
Mali and Burkina Faso Retaliate with US Travel Ban
West African nations Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals in a tit-for-tat move following President Trump's travel restrictions. Read the latest on this diplomatic escalation.
Trump's New Monroe Doctrine: A Forceful Policy with Costs
President Trump's revived Monroe Doctrine reshapes US policy in the Americas, prioritising unilateral action over alliances. Explore the strategic implications and potential consequences.
CIA's First Land Strike in Venezuela Confirmed
President Trump confirms a CIA-led drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility used for drug trafficking, marking a significant escalation in US operations.
Trump Announces US Land Attack in Venezuela
President Trump states US military struck a 'big facility' in Venezuela, marking a potential major escalation. Read the latest details and analysis.
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