Trump's high seas raid may be followed by something much more severe
The pictures are striking - US forces sliding down ropes on to the deck of an oil tanker in the Caribbean.
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 8:18 pm
Helicopter descent, soldiers on deck, and an ominous Trump comment: Everything we know about dramatic ship seizure
The US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas.
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 6:22 pm
In-hiding peace prize winner makes emotional appearance after unprecedented journey
Venezuela's in-hiding opposition leader has made her first public appearance in months after covertly journeying to Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 3:28 pm
Peaky Blinders dress sense lands Afghan youths in trouble with the Taliban
Four Afghan youths who dressed up as the Peaky Blinders have been cautioned by the Taliban.
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 3:09 pm
US accused of 'piracy' after footage shows armed troops storm tanker off Venezuela
Venezuela has accused the US of "piracy" after an oil tanker was seized off the country's coast.
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 2:36 pm
British soldier killed in Ukraine named - as Trump exchanges 'strong words' with Kyiv's allies
Tributes have been paid to a British soldier killed in Ukraine, as the country's allies prepare for talks before a crucial potential meeting with Donald Trump.
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 12:52 pm
Italian cuisine granted world heritage status by UN cultural agency
Loved the world over for its pizzas and pasta, Italian cuisine has been given world heritage status by the UN's cultural agency.
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 11:03 am
Double building collapse in Morocco leaves 22 dead
At least 22 people are dead and more than a dozen injured after a double building collapse in Morocco.
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 9:53 am
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to take part
Iceland has announced it is boycotting next year's Eurovision over Israel's participation in the competition, saying taking part would "neither be a source of joy nor peace".
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 8:56 am
Iran and Egypt don't want World Cup 'Pride' match
Iran and Egypt have complained after FIFA scheduled a World Cup match between the two nations in Seattle to coincide with the city's LGBTQ+ Pride festival.
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 3:22 am