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Maduro capture sparks security shakeup as Venezuela interim leader replaces presidential guard commander

Maduro capture sparks security shakeup as Venezuela interim leader replaces presidential guard commander

Acting head of state Rodriguez removes Maj. Gen. Javier Marcano Tabata as commander of unit responsible for protecting President Nicolas Maduro

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US officials face possible ban from July 4 event in Denmark over Greenland threats
08.01.2026

US officials face possible ban from July 4 event in Denmark over Greenland threats

Danish municipality agrees to continue funding event only if US officials not allowed to participate

US halts aid to Somalia over alleged seizure of food relief
08.01.2026

US halts aid to Somalia over alleged seizure of food relief

State Department says future funding hinges on accountability after alleged interference with UN relief supplies

Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Soviets, dies in prison at 84
08.01.2026

Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Soviets, dies in prison at 84

Ames acknowledged receiving $2.5M in payments from Russia, passing information to Moscow for nearly a decade

Trump to ban large investors from buying single-family homes
08.01.2026

Trump to ban large investors from buying single-family homes

‘People live in homes, not corporations,’ says US president

Colombian president invites interim Venezuelan leader for talks to prevent 'further instability'
08.01.2026

Colombian president invites interim Venezuelan leader for talks to prevent 'further instability'

Gustavo Petro says he spoke with Delcy Rodriguez and invited her to Colombia while urging restraint and talks amid political turmoil