US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms
The White House on Monday said it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners as part of President Donald Trump’s push to tap into Venezuela’s oil industry, setting up a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake over roughly a fifth of the…
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying
Jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy are deadlocked after three days of deliberations, but a judge has asked them to keep trying. Clancy, a resident of Massachusetts, is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.…
What to know about the new UK PM’s agenda as he faces lawmakers
Since taking office on July 20, Burnham has traveled around the country promising to deliver renewed national optimism after the downbeat two-year tenure of his predecessor Keir Starmer. Now, it’s time for him to face lawmakers for the first time…
As Michigan Senate race heats up, Vance calls Abdul El-Sayed ‘evil’
US Vice-President JD Vance has waded into Michigan’s senate race, calling Democratic newcomer Abdul El-Sayed «evil» as he backs Trump ally Mike Rogers in the closely-fought contest. At an event to support Rogers, Vance also warned El-Sayed to «keep…
Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack, orders Russian consulate closed
The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures against Moscow. NATO…
Trump says US position on Falklands ‘one of many’ under review
Donald Trump has said the United States’ position on the Falkland Islands is «one of many» under review, as he pressed the UK to increase military spending. The US president said the UK has «got some problems, but they’ll get solved» when…
Niger’s thwarted mutiny highlights junta’s dependence on Russia
The pivotal role played by Russia‘s Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has revealed just how dependent on Moscow the west African country’s ruling junta has become. The growing reliance on Russian…
Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
Germany has said Russia was responsible for last month’s drone attack at Leipzig’s airport. A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, on 4 August. It…
From North Korea to ICE: Photojournalist David Guttenfelder on the front lines in Minneapolis – arts24
David Guttenfelder from The New York Times has spent 35 years photographing history around the world. Now, he is documenting it at home. The award-winning photojournalist is known for his work in Rwanda, North Korea and conflict zones across the globe.…
Watch: Norway’s new king Haakon VIII takes oath as mourners pay respects to Harald V
Norway’s Haakon VIII has sworn an oath before parliament in Oslo in the first major step of his reign as King. During Tuesday’s ceremony, parliament also held a minute’s silence for Haakon’s father, the late King Harald V, who…