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The U.S.-led military operation in Venezuela has captured President Nicolás Maduro, who has pleaded not guilty in a New York court, sparking global condemnation and emergency UN Security Council debate as President Trump threatens further actions including interest in Greenland and other countries.

Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, but decades of underinvestment, sanctions and collapsing infrastructure mean production has plunged — and while Trump says US firms will spend billions to reverse the decline, any significant boost in output will take years.

Informa, the FTSE-100 events group behind major shows like the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, has started the search for a new chairman to succeed John Rishton with headhunters assisting in finding his successor ahead of a likely 2027 departure.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched investigations into 8 major firms and issued warning letters to 100+ others over suspected misleading online pricing, hidden fees, and pressure-selling tactics.

A new investigation by Sky News reveals that Elon Musk’s control of the social media platform X is reshaping UK politics—his algorithm appears to favour right-wing content and amplify fringe voices. Whether through his direct endorsements or the platform’s feed bias, Musk is increasingly influencing “the British right”.

Residents in Wigan are living amid illegal dump piles of up to 25,000 tonnes of waste—with rats, flies and maggots infesting their streets and gardens. The blighted community is pressing local authorities to take action and clean-up the toxic mess once and for all. 😟🏚️

UK staff at the Bank of England are facing uncertainty as Governor Andrew Bailey warns of “tough choices” ahead to reshape the institution’s cost-base. The memo suggests savings of around 6-8% of operating budgets, sparking fears of potential job cuts at Threadneedle Street.

Finding a job just got tougher. New official figures show there are fewer UK job vacancies, pushing down hiring activity and raising competition for roles. Hiring weakness is widening across sectors—especially retail, hospitality and admin—making it a challenging market for job-seekers.