US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea
The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation “without incident”, the US military’s Southern Command says.
Iran judiciary denies plan to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani
The judiciary says Soltani is not facing charges carrying the death penalty, while a rights group reports that the execution has been “postponed”.
European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
France says a 15-strong French military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.
Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report says
An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.
Pitfalls loom as Trump’s Gaza peace plan enters second phase
As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.
Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station
The four members of Crew-11 beamed as they stepped out of their spacecraft after a safe landing.
Watch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation
Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.
Federal agent shoots Minneapolis man in leg after attack, officials say
The agent was acting in self-defence after being attacked with a shovel, said the Department of Homeland Security.
She’s offered Trump her Nobel Prize. But what might Venezuela’s Machado ask for in return?
Venezuela’s opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia
Australia’s Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.


