US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea

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The US has seized a sixth tanker in the Caribbean Sea in its ongoing efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil, officials say. The vessel, Veronica, was boarded in a predawn operation “without incident” as it was defying President Donald Trump’s “quarantine of sanctioned vessels”, said the US military. “The only oil leaving Venezuela will … Ler mais

Iran denies plan to execute detained protester

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Iran’s judiciary has denied it scheduled the execution of a man arrested in connection with the country’s recent protests. Norway-based Kurdish human rights organisation Hengaw said earlier this week that the family of Erfan Soltani, 26, had been told he faced execution on Wednesday, only days after he was detained. On Wednesday, Hengaw cited them … Ler mais

European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island

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Paul KirbyEurope digital editor Reuters A Danish air force transport plane arrived in Greenland as European Nato allies deployed to the capital, Nuuk, for joint exercises A 15-strong French military contingent has arrived in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, as several European states send soldiers there as part of a so-called reconnaissance mission. The deployment, which will … Ler mais

Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential poll

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Sammy Awami,BBC Africa, Kampalaand Wycliffe Muia AFP via Getty Images More than 21 million Ugandans have registered to vote Logistical problems have delayed voting in Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections in many parts of the country amid an internet shutdown. The BBC observed growing frustration among voters queuing at some polling stations in the capital, … Ler mais

Denmark warns of ‘fundamental disagreement’ with US over Greenland

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Watch: “Fundamental disagreement” with US over Greenland remains, says Danish foreign minister Denmark’s foreign minister has said there is a “fundamental disagreement” with the US over Greenland after talks at the White House. Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the meeting with Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday had been “frank but … Ler mais

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