80 m. 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.

Events

24 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.

Politics

27 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.

Politics

32 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

Politics

33 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.

Events

49 h. ago The leaders who were outraged and those who were delighted by Trump’s strike on Venezuela

Some leaders, like Anthony Albanese, have taken a muted response to the Trump administration’s activities in Venezuela. Others have been far more forthright.

Politics

59 h. ago US attacks Venezuela live updates: ‘Extremely dangerous’ precedent set by Trump; Maduro prepares to face New York court after capture

A day after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured in an audacious US military operation, the fallout continues as questions mount over Trump’s actions and what comes next for Venezuela. Follow our updates.

Events

60 h. ago Trump’s strikes in Venezuela not expected to jolt oil prices

Oil prices could fall if US companies manage to revive production in Venezuela – a country with the largest proven oil reserves in the world.

Politics

2 d. ago SCG Test day one as it happened: Bad weather forces early stumps, optimism abounds for England

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

3 d. ago Venezuela strikes as it happened: Nicolas Maduro indicted in New York after being captured by US; Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela

After taking Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro into US custody, US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to ‘run’ the country and tap its vast oil fields. Follow for live updates.

Politics

3 d. ago Stealth drones and massive blowtorches: How the US mission to capture Maduro unfolded

US forces spent months rehearsing operations against Venezuela, mapping every move of Nicolás Maduro, including his safe house.

Events

3 d. ago The former bus driver who squeezed the life out of Latin America’s richest nation

Nicolás Maduro’s arrest by US special forces ends an unlikely 13-year presidency dressed up in myths and lies.

Transport

3 d. ago Sydney Test LIVE updates: Root, Brook steer England back on track; no spinner big talking point

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

3 d. ago Sydney Test LIVE updates: Root, Brook steer England back on track

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

3 d. ago Sydney Test LIVE updates: England lose three wickets in first session at SCG

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

3 d. ago Who is Venezuela’s vice president and can she fill Maduro’s shoes?

Donald Trump says Delcy Rodriguez is “willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again”. Rodriguez says Nicolas Maduro is the country’s only president.

Politics

3 d. ago Sydney Test LIVE updates: England to bat first in Khawaja’s farewell match

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

3 d. ago Venezuela strikes live updates: Nicolas Maduro arrives in New York after being captured by US government; Trump reveals US will ‘run’ Venezuela

After taking Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro into US custody, US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to ‘run’ the country and tap its vast oil fields. Follow for live updates.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump ‘doesn’t have an exit plan’ after capturing Venezuelan president

Former White House advisor Laura Schwartz said Donald Trump doesn’t appear to have an “exit plan” after capturing Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Politics

3 d. ago In claiming American strength, Trump also highlights weakness

The US appears to have completed a bold act of regime change in unseating Nicolas Maduro, but what unfolds next for Venezuela and the world is not so clear-cut.

Politics