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Trump’s coup in Venezuela didn’t just break the rules – it showed there aren’t any. We’ll all regret that

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Trump’s coup in Venezuela didn’t just break the rules – it showed there aren’t any. We’ll all regret that | Nesrine Malik

It’s not just the triumphalism in the White House. Leaders loth to oppose this gangsterism must think how that looks to Putin, Xi and in the UAE, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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January 5, 2026 at 10:32 PM

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Trump’s Venezuela invasion sets a perilous precedent

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Trump’s Venezuela invasion sets a perilous precedent | Kenneth Roth

If Trump can invade Venezuela, why can’t Putin invade Ukraine? Or Xi Jinping seize Taiwan?

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January 5, 2026 at 10:31 PM

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‘Our minerals could be used to annex us’: why Canada doesn’t want US mining

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‘Our minerals could be used to annex us’: why Canada doesn’t want US mining

Opposition to a controversial graphite mine in Quebec strengthened once the Pentagon became involved

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January 5, 2026 at 10:23 PM

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‘A silent majority’: MPs underestimate support for green policies, study reveals

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‘A silent majority’: MPs underestimate support for green policies, study reveals

Exclusive: From solar subsidies to meat taxes, minority rightwing voices appear to drown out the consensus

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January 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM

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US to slash routine vaccine recommendations for children in major change experts say creates doubt

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US to slash routine vaccine recommendations for children in major change experts say creates doubt

Jabs to prevent influenza, rotavirus, RSV and other vaccines are no longer fully recommended

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January 5, 2026 at 10:20 PM

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Ben Jennings on Trump and Venezuela – cartoon

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Ben Jennings on Trump and Venezuela – cartoon

Nicolás Maduro has pleaded not guilty to US narco-terrorism charges and claims he is ‘still president’ of Venezuela

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January 5, 2026 at 10:18 PM

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Europe’s response to ‘America first’ imperialism: too weak, too timid

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The Guardian view on Europe’s response to ‘America first’ imperialism: too weak, too timid | Editorial

Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer and European leaders must defend the rule of international law, as a dangerous new world order emerges

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January 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM

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Ever been caught short? Here’s the good news: a great British toilet revolution could be on the way

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Ever been caught short? Here’s the good news: a great British toilet revolution could be on the way | Eddie Blake

Inspired by ministers and councils willing to spend a penny, architects are building beautiful, functional loos – a first step towards restoring civic pride, says architect Eddie Blake

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January 5, 2026 at 10:16 PM

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Despite Trump’s hopes, big oil will be wary of rushing back to Venezuela

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Despite Trump’s hopes, big oil will be wary of rushing back to Venezuela | Nils Pratley

The US might aim to unlock the country’s reserves, but cost and political uncertainty make it look an uncertain option

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January 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM

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With Trump’s military action in Venezuela, the US has made every other country less safe

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With Trump’s military action in Venezuela, the US has made every other country less safe | Volker Türk

This weakens the only mechanism we have to prevent world conflict, namely the UN. The international community must stand up for the rule of law, says UN high commissioner for human rights Volker Türk

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January 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM

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Who does new year Keir look like after his reset? Last year Keir – and that’s a huge problem

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Who does new year Keir look like after his reset? Last year Keir – and that’s a huge problem | John McTernan

This weekend’s lengthy BBC interview was a great opportunity to show vim and a new vision, but once again process and stock phrases won out, says political strategist John McTernan

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January 5, 2026 at 10:08 PM

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Generation AI: fears of ‘social divide’ unless all children learn computing skills

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Generation AI: fears of ‘social divide’ unless all children learn computing skills

Children are growing up as AI natives and experts say computing skills should be on par with reading and writing

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January 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM

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How demand for elite falcons in the Middle East is driving illegal trade of British birds

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How demand for elite falcons in the Middle East is driving illegal trade of British birds

Exclusive: data reveals hundreds of UK nests have been raided in the past decade amid growing appetite to own prized birds for racing and breeding

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January 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM

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Palestine’s ambassador to UK hails embassy as ‘proof our identity cannot be denied’

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Palestine’s ambassador to UK hails embassy as ‘proof our identity cannot be denied’

Husam Zomlot says inauguration of mission in London marks change of direction for Palestinian state

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January 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM

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A warning not an insult’: US doubles down on criticism of Europe | do they seriously expect Europe to take advice from a pariah state?

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‘A warning not an insult’: US doubles down on criticism of Europe

Forecast of Europe’s ‘civilisational erasure’ was part of call for pro-growth reform, says Trump official

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January 5, 2026 at 9:56 PM

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Mother of one of Elon Musk’s sons ‘horrified’ at use of Grok to create fake sexualised images of her

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Mother of one of Elon Musk’s sons ‘horrified’ at use of Grok to create fake sexualised images of her

Exclusive: Ashley St Clair says supporters of X owner are using his AI tool to create a form of revenge porn

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January 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM

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Elon Musk’s Grok AI is used to digitally undress images of women and children | if it makes Musk money, there’s no way he’s going stop voluntarily!

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