UK imposes sanctions on Venezuelan officials as Maduro sworn in as president
Britain announced new sanctions on Friday against 15 people associated with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, saying they were responsible for human rights violations and undermining democracy and the rule of law.
Venezuela's opposition supporters grapple with hope and disappointment after Maduro is sworn in
The inauguration of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has left his opponents grappling with conflicting feelings of hope and disappointment, pondering why the leftist leader could not be stopped des
White House announces new Venezuela sanctions as Maduro enters third term
The Biden administration announced new sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and other government officials on Friday — marking its anger with Caracas minutes after Maduro was sworn into office for a third term following an election the U.
Canada Imposes Sanctions on 14 Venezuelan Officials
Canada on Friday imposed sanctions on 14 current and former senior officials of the Venezuelan government, alleging that they had engaged in activities that have supported human rights violations in Venezuela.
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in for third term
Despite vast allegations of election fraud, Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro started his third term on Jan. 10. Voting center receipts verified by The Washington Post showed opposition candidate Edmundo González beat Maduro.
Venezuelan opposition leader released after brief arrest on eve of Maduro swearing-in
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly arrested after appearing in public for the first time in months.
Britain Sanctions 15 Venezuelan Individuals Linked to Maduro Government
Britain on Friday set out new sanctions targeting 15 individuals associated with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, alleging they were responsible for human rights violations and undermining democracy and the rule of law.
UK retailers crank up search for savings ahead of April tax hikes
Britain's big retailers, including Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S and Next, say they are stepping up their drive for efficiency ...
UK weather: Scottish hamlet reaches -18C in coldest January night in 15 years
The Met Office confirms Friday was the coldest night of winter so far in the UK, with the temperatures falling to -17.3C in ...
I’m the UK’s youngest coin collector – I have 1,000 including rarest 50p with amazing detail and is worth £50
DYLAN knew he had a knack for spotting rare coins when he found a £2 Brunel Portrait, worth £30, when he was just 5-years-old. The 11-year-old, who recently won a prestigious coin-collecting award ...
Fury as Labour plot to delay defence budget until 2030 putting UK at risk
A Labour peer said it would be "nonsense" to delay the spending increase given the armed forces are already "hollowed out." ...
UK's Reeves seeks 'common ground' with China on trade ties
British finance minister Rachel Reeves will try to build "common ground on trade and investment" during a trip to China this ...
UK tourists face new £16.77 tax in two Greek holiday resorts
The Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos are among the first to tackle the issue of overtourism with a new tax imposed on ...
UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts
UK officials are monitoring social media posts by Elon Musk and others as a possible security risk. The monitoring is being ...
UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
Britain's top diplomat says Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO ...
UK Inflation-Linked Yields Hit Highest Since Truss’s 2022 Rout
The yield on the UK’s 30-year inflation-linked bonds rose to 2% for the first time since the market meltdown in late 2022.
Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room
Welcome to the Thistle - the UK's first and only drug consumption room. After nearly a decade of deadlock and wrangling over ...
UK snow: Weather maps show exact time next barrage of snow to hit UK amid -12C freeze
Weather maps issued by forecasters indicate when snow is expected to return to large swathes of the UK, as the cold snap is ...