Venezuela’s ‘black gold’ allies: Caracas’ links to Cuba, China, Russia and Iran
From 1999 onwards, successive governments pursued a strategy linking foreign policy, state financing and the management of the country’s main industry. The result was a network of bilateral alliances that…
Latest news bulletin | January 13th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Trump puts military action against Iran’s protest crackdown on standby mode, slaps sanctions
According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump has an interest in exploring messages from Iranian regime officials. Read more at Read More
Greenland and NATO vow to boost Arctic security after Trump’s annexation threats
Trump has insisted that Greenland needs to be brought under US control, arguing that the Danish autonomous territory is crucial for national security. Read more at Read More
Iran summons ambassadors to demand withdrawal of support for protests as death toll climbs
In a bid to reclaim the narrative, the government called for nationwide rallies backing the Islamic republic with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying the turnout was a “warning” to the United…
Case on whether Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya opens at UN court
The Gambia filed the case at the International Court of Justice in 2019, arguing a so-called “clearance operation” by Myanmar’s military in 2017 violated the 1948 Genocide Convention. Read more…
Simpler rules for next EU budget could weaken spending oversight, EU Auditors warn
Many in Brussels are worried that the European Commission’s “simplification” effort could weaken control over spending and endanger the proper management of public funds. Read More
Machado seeks Pope Leo XIV’s support for Venezuela’s transition at Vatican meeting
The pontiff had said he was following the developments in Venezuela with “deep concern,” and urged the protection of human and civil rights in the country. Read more at Read…
Patriots for Europe to table a new confidence vote against von der Leyen this week
Far-right group Patriots for Europe will present a motion of no-confidence against von der Leyen’s Commission, disputing the signature of the EU-Mercosur trade deal. The announcement is expected this week,…
Swiss court orders three months of pretrial detention for bar manager over fatal fire
Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the owners, who are suspected of involuntary homicide, involuntary bodily harm and involuntarily causing a fire. Read more at Read More