Britain and France have signed a pact to create security hubs and permit troop deployments in an Eastern European ally if a truce is reached. The PM and Macron say it will bolster stability; Washington signalled support, while a rival leader rejected any foreign presence.
Venezuela’s crude output is nearing collapse after a US naval blockade throttled exports. With storage close to capacity, fields may be shut in within weeks. Sales have slumped as routes close, hitting state revenues and clouding foreign firms’ prospects.
Two cabinet ministers were targeted by non-consensual AI images generated by Musk’s Grok tool, prompting condemnation from Whitehall. Officials demanded swift removal, opened inquiries with the platform and regulators, and urged tougher safeguards and legal remedies under online-safety laws.
Nicolás Maduro was detained by US agents and brought to a New York court. He maintained he is innocent and still the country’s leader. The case now proceeds through the US legal system, with further hearings expected.
Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court, pleading not guilty to drug‑trafficking and corruption charges. He claimed he was unlawfully seized and is a political prisoner. The judge scheduled further hearings as prosecutors outlined evidence and detention terms.
Analysis shows adults are consuming about 8.4g of salt a day, roughly 40% above the 6g guideline. Much of the excess is hidden in bread, cereals and ready meals. Health experts warn this raises blood pressure and heart disease risk, urging reformulation and clearer labelling.
Speculation has priced Donald Trump at 9,000–1 to become Manchester United manager after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal. The comparison is drawn with Leicester’s 5,000–1 title win, but there’s no sign the club is pursuing such an appointment.
The PM warned that any US bid to take control of Greenland would undermine NATO, backing Denmark’s leader and urging Washington to respect allies’ sovereignty. He risks a rift with Trump after a recent US operation abroad raised fears Greenland could be targeted.
Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court with his wife, denying charges and calling his detention unlawful. Prosecutors allege the former Venezuelan leader ran a narcotics conspiracy and engaged in corruption. He pleaded not guilty as proceedings continue.
Nicolás Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, pleaded not guilty in a US court, insisting he remains president and calling himself a “prisoner of war”. He labelled the case political as prosecutors outlined allegations, with proceedings now set to continue.