Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News Three things from Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy to start your political day. What the government is having to deal with: the unpredictability of Donald Trump. Just as Britain signs up to troops in Ukraine if there’s a peace deal, it’s having to use its best…
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Paris under blanket of snow as temperatures drop below zero
Severe winter weather disrupted transport across Britain, France and the Netherlands on Monday, forcing road closures, flight and train cancellations as heavy snow and ice hit parts of northwestern Europe.
At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in US operation to seize Maduro, Caracas says
The death toll for Venezuelan security officials comes after Cuba’s government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had also been killed.
At least six dead as cold snap grips Europe with snow and ice wreaking travel havoc
Since the mercury dropped on Monday, five people have died in France and one woman in Bosnia as heavy snow and rain sparked floods and power outages across the Balkans.
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main bazaar as 36 killed in rallies
The economic situation is likely to worsen as Iran’s Central Bank drastically reduced the subsidised exchange rates for dollars it offers to importers and producers.
Netherlands pulls out of US Caribbean drug missions amid Venezuela tensions
The Netherlands has pulled out of U.S.-led counter-drug missions in the Caribbean, a reaction to the rising death toll from American military attacks on vessels suspected of being used to smuggle narcotics. Speaking Monday evening in Aruba, Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said Dutch forces would continue drug interdiction within Dutch territorial waters, but would not…
As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream for US companies, experts warn it won’t be cheap or easy
President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington’s influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end up under US control. Yet, experts are skeptical about Trump’s plans, saying it won’t be cheap or easy.
Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter’s to end Jubilee year
Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace.
Bonnie have to Dance
Bonnie’s Colorful Laundry Dance Bonnie had a laundry mission, and she was ready to conquer it in style. Dressed in her colorful striped dress, she looked like a walking rainbow that had decided to tackle domestic chores with flair. The laundry basket in her hands was brimming with clothes, teetering like it was about to…