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Venezuelans reflect on Maduro’s removal, grappling with hope and fear
Nicolas Maduro's fall sparks celebration and anxiety among Venezuelans, raising questions about their nation's future.
What might the US do next after Venezuela?
There are legal concerns about the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, but little Western criticism.
Venezuela’s oil, not alleged drug trafficking, caught Trump’s eye
Donald Trump now says he wants American companies to take over Venezuelan fields in order to extract and sell resources.
Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF fail to progress on military merger
The implementation of a deal to integrate SDF forces with state institutions has stalled since it was signed in March.
Spanish Empire: Sword and Cross
How Spain conquered with armies and missionaries, fusing faith, force and gold into global dominance.
Has the US made peace with the rise of China?
China political analyst Victor Gao argues that the US has come to terms with China’s growing power.
UN General Assembly president on war, vetoes and UN reform
Annalena Baerbock on UN credibility, Security Council vetoes, Gaza, Ukraine, and whether reform is possible before 2030.
Nigeria vs Mozambique: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups
Nigeria face Mozambique in a knockout clash as the tournament's most potent attackers chase their fourth title.
LIVE: South Africa vs Cameroon – AFCON 2025
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as South Africa face Cameroon in a last-16 showdown.
Who is Nicolas Maduro?
From humble beginnings in a working-class neighbourhood to an authoritarian presidency, here is a look at Maduro's life.