3 h. ago Most schools require a computer. What happens for those who can’t afford one?

For Belinda Finlay, not having a computer was threatening to pull down her daughter’s grades.

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9 h. ago Why Trump’s Venezuela gambit will not change Beijing’s calculus on Taiwan

But it does give China a propaganda win to portray the US as the world’s rogue cop, while positioning itself as alternative global leader.

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12 h. ago Oil giant lines up tanker fleet to ship crude out of Venezuela

All eyes are on the Houston-based Chevron as the only exporter of the country’s oil following the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces.

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12 h. ago Russia sends submarine to escort sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Ireland

Washington appears determined to seize the tanker after it managed to evade the US blockade of Venezuela.

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17 h. ago Donald Trump renews calls for US takeover: 'We need Greenland'

Donald Trump reiterated his intent to take over Greenland, claiming it is in the interest of US national security.

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17 h. ago ‘Military is always an option’: White House escalates Greenland clash with NATO allies

The Danish PM says any attack would end NATO as European leaders unite behind Denmark, amid growing concern over Trump’s claims that he wants Greenland for the US.

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22 h. ago ‘Greenland belongs to its people’: NATO leaders tell Trump to back off

European leaders have united behind Denmark amid growing concern over Trump’s claims that he wants Greenland for the US. The Danish PM says any attack would end NATO.

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22 h. ago Australia should be able to tell our friends when we disagree with their actions

A dictator may have been removed in Venezuela, but international law was broken in the process. The federal government’s mild response is disappointing.

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23 h. ago Nobel winner backs ‘courageous’ Trump over raid – but issues warning

The Venezuelan political leader who fled the country last month thanked the US president, but sounded the alarm over her country’s new Trump-backed interim leader.

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23 h. ago How Vance brokered truce between Trump and Musk after simmering feud turned into war

When the bromance between the US president and his first buddy fell apart in spectacular fashion, JD Vance saw an even greater threat – and picked up the phone.

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23 h. ago Trump’s most evangelical warrior is having a come to Jesus moment

To many Americans, a former MAGA diehard who recently said she believes aliens are demons that have fallen from heaven is now seen as a voice of reason.

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33 h. ago Mystery trader gains $610,000 windfall with bet on Maduro’s capture

The trade is likely to attract scrutiny from US lawmakers who have been pushing for stricter insider trading rules.

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33 h. ago Acting Venezuelan president sworn in following Caracas raids

Nicholas Maduro's former deputy Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in, as the United Nations criticises the US capture of the Venezuelan president.

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35 h. ago Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela

The briefing came as toppled leader Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to US drugs charges and the Venezuelan government sought to show the world it is being run independently.

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39 h. ago With slow, deliberate steps and a smile, ousted autocrat meets his new reality

Ripped from his compound two days earlier as he slept, Nicolás Maduro found himself in a crowded New York courtroom - where he was no longer the highest authority.

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41 h. ago Trump doesn’t care about alliances, and his motives on Greenland are clear

Even if the vast territory isn’t the next item on Donald Trump’s wish list, he seems determined to take it before leaving office.

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42 h. ago The Latina Lady Macbeth: Why Maduro’s wife was the power behind the throne

Along with her husband, Cilia Flores is now jointly accused of turning Venezuela into a narco-state and of attempting to flood the US with cocaine.

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43 h. ago ‘I come with sorrow’: Rodríguez sworn in with blessing of Maduro’s son

The Venezuelan government has sought to show the world that the country is being run independently as the US faces the heat at the United Nations.

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44 h. ago ASX set to open higher; Wall Street gains after US raid on Venezuela

The Australian sharemarket is set for a strong morning after US stocks headed higher overnight, unfazed by the geopolitical risks from America’s capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro

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44 h. ago Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appear in New York court

Charged with 'narco-terrorism' among other things, deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were taken by helicopter to a New York court to face charges.

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