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Image for UK's Starmer says it is for the US to justify actions in Venezuela
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UK's Starmer says it is for the US to justify actions in Venezuela

LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday it was up to the United...

5th January, 2026

Image for UK's Starmer says Greenland's future not for others to decide
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UK's Starmer says Greenland's future not for others to decide

LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that no one other than...

5th January, 2026

Image for EU on track for signing of Mercosur trade deal soon, spokesperson says
Finance

EU on track for signing of Mercosur trade deal soon, spokesperson says

BRUSSELS, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Progress towards the signing of the EU-Mercosur trade deal has been made...

5th January, 2026

Image for UK's FTSE 100 closes above 10,000 for first time on mining, defence gains
Finance

UK's FTSE 100 closes above 10,000 for first time on mining, defence gains

Jan 5 (Reuters) - London's FTSE  100 hovered near the 10,000 mark on Monday, underpinned by gains in...

5th January, 2026

Image for Ukraine replaces spy boss who oversaw 'Spiderweb' airbases attack
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Ukraine replaces spy boss who oversaw 'Spiderweb' airbases attack

KYIV, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he wanted to rep...

5th January, 2026

Image for Russia warns citizens against travel to Venezuela
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Russia warns citizens against travel to Venezuela

MOSCOW, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The Russian embassy in Caracas has advised Russian citizens against travel...

5th January, 2026

Image for EU sees opportunity for democratic transition in Venezuela, spokesperson says
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EU sees opportunity for democratic transition in Venezuela, spokesperson says

BRUSSELS, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States...

5th January, 2026

Image for Switzerland freezes assets linked to Venezuela's Maduro after US arrest
Finance

Switzerland freezes assets linked to Venezuela's Maduro after US arrest

BERLIN, Jan 5 - Switzerland has frozen any assets held in the country by Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro...

5th January, 2026

Image for German minister: protection of Greenland will be discussed within NATO if needed
Finance

German minister: protection of Greenland will be discussed within NATO if needed

LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that Greenland belo...

5th January, 2026

Image for Hungary's Orban says now is not good time for Putin to visit Budapest
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Hungary's Orban says now is not good time for Putin to visit Budapest

BUDAPEST, Jan 5 (Reuters) - It is not currently a good time for Russian President Vladimir Putin to...

5th January, 2026

Image for Ukraine security guarantees must be real, not bluffs, Lithuania says
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Ukraine security guarantees must be real, not bluffs, Lithuania says

OSLO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Any security guarantees offered to Ukraine as part of a deal to end the war...

5th January, 2026

Image for Maduro at troubled Brooklyn jail that once held Ghislaine Maxwell
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Maduro at troubled Brooklyn jail that once held Ghislaine Maxwell

By Jan Wolfe Jan 5 (Reuters) - Days after being captured in a Caracas safe house, ousted Venezuelan...

5th January, 2026