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.
New road safety plans would require mandatory eyesight tests for drivers over 70, with cognitive checks under review. Tougher penalties for uninsured driving are also proposed, after a coroner warned current standards are unsafe. Minister Lilian Greenwood says the strategy balances freedom and safety.
Venezuelan assets rallied as Nicolás Maduro appeared in court after being removed from power. Bonds jumped on bets of debt talks and an oil‑sector revival, while US energy shares rose. He told the judge he was a “kidnapped president”. Markets priced in a possible transition and easing of sanctions.
Two days after a US operation removed Nicolás Maduro, the US President renewed interest in acquiring Greenland and signalled possible measures against Cuba and Colombia. World leaders urged restraint and respect for international norms amid concern over further unilateral moves.