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Venezuela to release ‘important number’ of detainees

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:47:14+00:00

Congressional president Jorge Rodríguez says releases are a gesture to ‘consolidate peace’Five days after the US seized its former president Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has announced that it is releasing an “important number” of detainees in what the congressional president characterised as a gesture to “consolidate peace”.It is still unclear how many people are being freed. Human rights organisations working in the country estimate that Venezuela holds between 800 and 1,000 political prisoners, most of them detained for taking part in protests after the 2024 election, widely believed to have be

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Venezuela says it is releasing an important number of detainees to ‘consolidate peace’

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:47:14+00:00

Opposition leader María Corina Machado hails move to tackle ‘injustice’ as Spain’s foreign ministry confirms release of five Spanish nationalsFive days after the US seized Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has announced it is releasing an “important number” of detainees in what the congressional president characterised as a gesture to “consolidate peace”.It is unclear how many people are being freed. Human rights organisations working in the country estimate that Venezuela holds between 800 and 1,000 political prisoners, most of them detained for taking part in protests after the 2024 election, widely

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Venezuela begins releasing political detainees to ‘consolidate peace’

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:47:14+00:00

Opposition leader María Corina Machado hails move to tackle ‘injustice’ as Spain’s foreign ministry confirms release of five Spanish nationalsFive days after the US seized Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has announced it is releasing an “important number” of detainees in what the congressional president characterised as a gesture to “consolidate peace”.It is unclear how many people are being freed. Human rights organisations working in the country estimate that Venezuela holds between 800 and 1,000 political prisoners, most of them detained for taking part in protests after the 2024 election, widely

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Palestine Action activist compared to suffragettes in court

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:46:57+00:00

Charlotte Head, who is accused of taking part in a break-in at Israeli defence firm, is called a ‘remarkable woman’ by her barristerA Palestine Action activist accused of taking part in a break-in at an Israeli defence firm’s UK site is a “remarkable woman”, her barrister has told jurors as he likened her to the suffragettes.Charlotte Head, 29, is on trial at Woolwich crown court, south-east London, accused of being involved in a “meticulously organised” protest at the Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, on 6 August 2024. Continue reading...

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Iran Is Cut Off From the Internet as Protests Intensify

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:45:16+00:00

Internet connectivity data collected on Thursday showed that the country went almost completely offline, as the government cracks down on protesters.

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Iran plunged into internet blackout as protests over economy spread nationwide

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:42:10+00:00

Outage piles pressure on regime as Iranian security forces reported to have killed at least 45 since protests startedIran was plunged into a complete internet blackout on Thursday night as demonstrations over economic conditions spread nationwide, increasing pressure on the country’s leadership.While it was unclear what caused the internet cut, first reported by internet freedom monitor NetBlocks, Iranian authorities have shut down the internet in response to protests in the past. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: Victoria braces for ‘catastrophic’ fire risk; Queensland on tropical cyclone watch

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:40:43+00:00

State warned to be prepared and to stay indoors as firefighters ready for action. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume Highway closed and regional trains cancelled amid Victorian bushfiresVictoria’s Hume Highway was closed last night and regional trains were cancelled as firefighters from at least two states fought bushfires in the worst heatwave to descend on Australia since 2019-20. Continue reading...

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Reeves’s promise of pub business rates U-turn averts Labour rebellion

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:33:19+00:00

Change in England likely to be welcomed by pub trade and opposition but will represent another climbdownUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has avoided another damaging rebellion against her economic policies with the promise of a U-turn on controversial tax hikes for pubs in England, after weeks of protest from her colleagues and the hospitality industry.Government sources said on Thursday the chancellor was finalising a support package for the struggling industry that would include reductions to business rates for pubs, which had been facing a 76% ris

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Kristi Noem doubles down on claim ICE agent killed woman in self-defense

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:32:08+00:00

DHS secretary’s claims have been widely disputed with video of shooting showing vehicle turning away from agentUS politics live – latest updatesKristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, has doubled down on her claim that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis was acting in self-defense and responding to an “act of domestic terrorism”.Noem also said that she was “not opposed” to sending additional federal agents to Minneapolis. Continue reading...

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Two oil tankers under US sanctions sailing through English Channel towards Russia

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:27:35+00:00

Journey of Aria and Tia vessels follows US-UK seizure of ship deemed to be part of Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’Two oil tankers under US sanctions are sailing east through the English channel towards Russia, prompting speculation over whether the US and UK would be willing to seize further vessels linked to Moscow.The Aria and the Tia, which has changed its name and country of registration several times, were both travelling south of Britain a day after the Marinera oil tanker was captured in the Atlantic by the US with UK help. Continue reading...

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Two oil tankers under US sanctions sailing through Channel towards Russia

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:27:35+00:00

Aria and Tia both south of Britain after US-UK seizure of Marinera, deemed to be part of Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’Two oil tankers under US sanctions are sailing east through the Channel towards Russia, prompting speculation over whether the US and UK would be willing to seize further vessels linked to Moscow.The Aria and the Tia, which has changed its name and country of registration several times, were both travelling south of Britain a day after the Marinera oil tanker was captured in the Atlantic by the US with UK help. Continue reading...

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Trump administration vehemently defends ICE agent who killed US citizen in Minneapolis – live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:23:37+00:00

Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, JD Vance and Karoline Leavitt repeat claims that federal agent acted out of self defense amid scrutiny of fatal escalationFBI takes over investigation of killing of US citizen by ICE officer and revokes Minnesota’s access to materialsSince early December, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations – many of them masked and brandishing rifles – have grabbed people at hardware stores and gyms, or outside homes and schools around the cities.They have violently tackled undocumented immigrants

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Australia news live: Victoria braced for ‘catastrophic’ fire risk; Queensland on tropical cyclone watch

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:20:48+00:00

State warned to be prepared and to stay indoors as firefighters ready for action. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then Nick Visser will pick up the news thread.Firefighters are preparing for catastrophic conditions across many parts of Victoria today after a week of scorching temperatures. The entire state is under a total fire ban and parks and camping grounds are closed. There are also extreme fire danger ratings for much of South Australia a

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Революційні зміни: компанія Samsung представила прилади з інтегрованим ШІ

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:05:00+00:00

Samsung створює більш уніфікований та персоналізований досвід у сфері мобільних пристроїв, візуальних дисплеїв, побутової техніки та сервісів.

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‘Gifted learner dogs’ can learn words by eavesdropping, study says

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:00:15+00:00

Certain canines can learn using cues from people’s gaze, gestures, attention and voices, researchers findWhether it is a piece of food or a four-letter expletive, words can be learned by young children overhearing adults – but now researchers have found certain dogs can do something similar.Scientists have discovered canines with the unusual ability to learn the names of myriad objects can pick up such labels by eavesdropping on conversations. Continue reading...

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David Bowie’s childhood home to open to the public for first time

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:00:15+00:00

The London house where Bowie, then David Jones, lived from 1955 to 1968 will be opened at the end of 2027On the evening of 6 July 1972, thousands of kids across the UK had their lives changed when the sight of David Bowie performing Starman on Top of the Pops was beamed into their living rooms. Come the end of 2027, Bowie fans will be able to walk the very floorboards where the young David Jones grew up, when his childhood home in Bromley, south London, is opened to the public for the first time.Ahead of the 10th anniversary of Bowie’s death this weekend (he would have turned 79 on Thursday),

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David Bowie’s childhood home to open to public after 1960s restoration

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T19:00:15+00:00

South London house to feature never-before-seen archival items and creative workshops for young peopleOn the evening of 6 July 1972, thousands of young people across the UK had their lives changed when the sight of David Bowie performing Starman on Top of the Pops was beamed into their living rooms. Come the end of 2027, Bowie fans will be able to walk the very floorboards where the young David Jones grew up, when his childhood home in south London, is opened to the public for the first time.Ahead of the 10th anniversary of Bowie’s death this weekend (he would have turned 79 on Thursday), the

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FBI takes over case of ICE agent killing US woman and cuts Minnesota’s access to evidence

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T18:37:25+00:00

Minneapolis remains on edge, with several protests planned after shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin GoodUS politics live – latest updatesThe FBI has taken full control of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, it emerged on Thursday.In a statement, the Minneosta Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) said it was initially called upon to help investigate the shooting before federal officials “reversed course” and said the case would be “solely led by the FBI”. With its access to the case

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Live Updates: Senate Advances Measure to Curb Trump’s Use of Force in Venezuela

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T18:32:28+00:00

In a rebuke to the president, the Senate narrowly agreed to bring up a War Powers Act resolution for a vote. The measure would require Mr. Trump to seek congressional authorization for military operations in Venezuela.

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Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

Fonte: BBC News - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T18:32:26+00:00

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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Minnesota governor says ‘it feels very, very difficult that we will get a fair outcome’ of FBI investigation into fatal ICE shooting – live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T18:27:48+00:00

Tim Walz’s remarks come after a Minnesota agency says it’s withdrawing from the investigation after federal authorities blocked it from accessing evidence and materials from the caseFBI takes over investigation of killing of US citizen by ICE officer and revokes Minnesota’s access to materialsSince early December, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations – many of them masked and brandishing rifles – have grabbed people at hardware stores and gyms, or outside homes and schools around the cities.They have violently

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Labour’s swift pubs U-turn shows government learning – and repeating Treasury mistakes

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-01-08T18:17:59+00:00

Revolt among MPs was resolved quickly, yet it echoes pattern of making decisions without proper consultationLabour to announce pub business rates U-turn after industry outcryPolitical U-turns come in various forms, and as news of the latest government reversal drifted out, this one connected to the plight of the pub trade, Labour MPs could take comfort in one thing: at least it happened quickly.While last summer’s change of stance on benefit reforms was forced on Downing Street by open rebellion, and those for pensioners’ winter fuel payments and inheritance tax for farmers followed months of

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