US seizes two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers linked to Venezuelan oil
The ships were boarded by US forces in predawn operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea. Read More
Trump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, White House says
Both Greenland and its owner Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island was not for sale. Read More
UN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank ‘resembles apartheid system’
Israel says Volker Türk’s office makes “absurd” accusations in a report that details what the UN calls “systemic discrimination” against Palestinians. Read More
Berlin power outage highlights German vulnerability to sabotage
The power cut was caused by a suspected arson attack and came as temperatures dipped below freezing. Read More
Zelensky says he does not have clear security pledge from allies
The comments come after the UK and France said they would deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is agreed. Read More
Venezuela’s interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro’s guard
General Javier Marcano Tábata was the commander of the inner circle of guards tasked with protecting Maduro. Read More
Big freeze causes travel chaos across western Europe
More than 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport alone on Wednesday. Read More
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa’s oldest national park
Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday. Read More
Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces
The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks. Read More
Nigeria’s ex-justice minister granted bail in corruption case
Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari. Read More