Venezuela has the world’s most oil: Why doesn’t it earn more from exports?
Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, more than five times more than the United States.
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Nepal moves to block Facebook, X, YouTube and others
The restrictions come after the social media giants failed to meet state registration requirements, says government.
Climate change driving conditions for Iberian wildfires: Study
Portugal and Spain account for two-thirds of one million hectares of land destroyed by wildfire in Europe in 2025.
Google told to pay $425m for breaching millions of users’ privacy
US tech giant says jury decision misunderstands its products and it will appeal.
Peru court hands ex-President Toledo new 13-year corruption sentence
Alejandro Toledo is one of five former Peruvian presidents jailed in recent years as political turbulence continues.
Experts call on US Health Secretary RFK Jr to resign over misinformation
Health experts said Kennedy's 'repeated efforts to undermine science and public health' left Americans 'less safe'.
LIVE: Families being ‘wiped out’ as Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza City
The Israeli military continues with its intense assault on northern Gaza City with a series of deadly overnight raids.
Russia says it will not discuss foreign troops in Ukraine in ‘any format’
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says deployment of a post-conflict security force would be 'fundamentally unacceptable'.
Australia to send hundreds to Nauru in $1.6bn migrant resettlement deal
The Pacific island will resettle up to 354 former detainees Canberra says have 'no legal right to remain in Australia'.
At least 60 dead after boat sinks in Nigeria, officials say
Niger State emergency rescue officials said the overloaded vessel sunk after striking a submerged tree stump.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,288
Here are the key events on day 1,288 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Lisbon’s Gloria funicular derails: What we know about the cause and victims
A Lisbon streetcar, one of the city’s major tourist attractions, derailed on Wednesday, leaving 15 dead and 18 injured.
‘Shameful’: Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse push for US transparency
Some survivors spoke publicly for the first time at an event on Capitol Hill to support a bill to release files.
Hamas calls for UN action as Israel escalates brutal bombardment of Gaza
Hamas says it is ready to accept a comprehensive Gaza ceasefire, but Israel continues its offensive to seize Gaza City.
US judge rules Trump unlawfully cut Harvard University research grants
The decision is a victory for the Ivy League university, which has been locked in a months-long feud with Trump.
US will bomb more vessels suspected of drug smuggling, Rubio says
US threats of expanding military attacks across Latin America have alarmed some regional leaders, including in Mexico.
Salesforce lays off thousands despite strong earnings report
The job cuts come as the cloud computing giant doubles down on artificial intelligence.
India cuts consumption taxes to boost demand after Trump’s tariff blow
Analysts say the cuts in consumer taxes is aimed at boosting demand in the wake of 50% tariffs on Indian goods.
Portugal holds day of mourning after Lisbon funicular accident kills 15
Crash of the historic Elevador da Gloria funicular is one of Lisbon’s deadliest transport accidents in years.
The Voice of Hind Rajab gets record 23-minute ovation at Venice premiere
The docudrama, which recounts the final plea of the five-year-old Gaza girl, premieres amid tears.