A detailed account of the meticulously planned US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. Explore the intelligence, strategy, and consequences.
Beijing issues a stark warning to Washington following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by US special forces. Read the latest on the escalating diplomatic crisis.
UK Cabinet minister Darren Jones calls for a rapid, peaceful transition in Venezuela following US military strikes. The UK was not informed beforehand and defers legality to international courts.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro captured by US forces. Facing narco-terrorism charges in New York, the move raises questions over oil and international law. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump announces US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Indicted in New York, Trump suggests the US will 'run' the country. Analysis on what's next.
President Trump announces the US will temporarily govern Venezuela following military strikes in Caracas and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the full story.
US military forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas on 3 January. Explore our video analysis of the explosive raid and its global implications.
US military forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale operation. Get the latest details on the raid and the indictments in New York.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seized by elite US Delta Force in Caracas raid. He faces US trial on trafficking charges. Full story and latest updates here.
From Lily Allen's tour to Catherine Zeta-Jones' TV comeback and Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights, discover the must-see entertainment of 2026.
US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after a large-scale military attack on Caracas, culminating a year of escalating strikes and tensions over drug trafficking claims. Read the full timeline.
Donald Trump's 2026 begins with revelations about his high aspirin dose, a colossal McDonald's order, and escalating tensions with Iran. Read the full analysis of the President's start to the year.
Your complete guide to unmissable television in 2026, from the return of Disney's steamy 'Rivals' and Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' to a new 'Buffy' series and major drama premieres.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has extended an olive branch to the US, proposing serious negotiations on drug trafficking and offering American firms access to Venezuelan oil. Read the full analysis.
Plan your 2026 with The Independent's guide to the year's biggest cultural events, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and a new 'Pride & Prejudice'.
New polling reveals abortion rights are fading as a key issue for Democratic voters ahead of the 2026 midterms, shifting focus to the economy and democracy. Explore the data and its implications.
New polling reveals a significant drop in Democratic voter focus on abortion rights ahead of the 2026 US midterms, shifting to economy and democracy. Key state ballot battles continue.
A packed 2026 sporting calendar awaits, featuring a football World Cup, Winter Olympics, Wimbledon, and historic Test matches. Discover all the key dates and storylines.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
US unemployment benefit applications fell to 199,000 last week, signalling a robust labour market despite broader economic headwinds. Read the full analysis.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
US Central Command confirms at least seven ISIS operatives killed and a dozen captured in Syria following retaliatory missions for a deadly December ambush that killed two American soldiers.
West African nations Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals in a tit-for-tat move following President Trump's travel restrictions. Read the latest on this diplomatic escalation.
Obama's ex-adviser David Axelrod says Trump's lavish White House renovations in gold and marble are a political liability as voters struggle with living costs. Read the full analysis.
President Trump's revived Monroe Doctrine reshapes US policy in the Americas, prioritising unilateral action over alliances. Explore the strategic implications and potential consequences.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
Award-winning psychic Jill M. Jackson shares three unsettling predictions for 2026, warning of economic instability, natural disasters, and global conflict. Read her full forecast and advice.
President Trump confirms a CIA-led drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility used for drug trafficking, marking a significant escalation in US operations.
President Trump states US military struck a 'big facility' in Venezuela, marking a potential major escalation. Read the latest details and analysis.