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Independent Front Page 4th of January 2026

US forces detained Venezuela’s leader after a military operation. The US president said he intends to oversee a transitional administration. The White House says the detainee will face US charges linked to narcotics and security offences. The PM said the UK was not involved.

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Independent Front Page 3rd of January 2026

Donald Trump said the US is ready to act in support of demonstrators in Iran, pledging assistance if they face lethal crackdowns. Tehran warned Washington not to cross a “red line”. The unrest stems from a worsening economic crisis, with deaths reported.

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Independent Front Page 1st of January 2026

HS2 spent £37m buying properties along a now-axed section of the route, with acquisitions continuing until October. The purchases, on the Birmingham–Manchester/Leeds corridor, have sparked criticism over waste and oversight, prompting fresh scrutiny of the project’s management and accountability.

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Independent Front Page 30th of December 2025

A poll finds most UK voters favour a new Europe‑focused defence pact, reducing reliance on Washington if Trump returns. 55% back a UK‑EU security alliance without the US, 11% oppose. Supporters cite doubts over future US guarantees, while NATO would still underpin UK defence.

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