US forces attempt to board oil tanker after pursuit across Atlantic: US officials have confirmed that Russia has sent a submarine and other navy vessels to escort the tanker (LINK) 7 January 2026
— Previously named Bella 1, its name has been changed to Marinera and it has also reportedly been reflagged from a Guyanese to a Russian vessel. The US Coast Guard tried to board it last month in the Caribbean when it was believed to be heading towards Venezuela. The Coast Guard had a warrant to seize the ship over its alleged breaking of sanctions. The US Coast Guard tried to board it last month in the Caribbean when it was believed to be heading towards Venezuela. The Coast Guard had a warrant to seize the ship over its alleged breaking of sanctions.
Trump suggests US taxpayers could reimburse oil firms for Venezuela investment (LINK) 6 January 2026
Stephen Miller dismisses the idea Denmark would fight for Greenland, claims it should be part of the US (LINK) 5 January 2026
Trump threatens Colombia with military action (LINK) 5 January 2026
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty during their first court appearance this afternoon in New York. He is facing drug and weapons charges (LINK) 5 January 2026
Swiss government freezes assets tied to Venezuela's Maduro as a precautionary measure (LINK) 5 January 2026
— The freeze is an addition to the sanctions against Venezuela that have been in place since 2018. These already included asset freezes. According to the FDFA, the new freezes are aimed at people who have not yet been sanctioned in Switzerland.
French President Emmanuel Macron to join Friday's ceremony for Crans-Montana fire victims (LINK) 5 January 2026
Ten people found guilty of cyber bullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron after false transgender claims: The court imposed sentences ranging from cyberbullying awareness training to eight-month suspended prison sentences — (LINK) ground.news: 243 media reports — 5 January 2026 (LINK)