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Critics warn that a new wave of corporate influence, linked to Donald Trump and his wealthy allies, is reshaping control of personal data and major US media platforms.

President Trump declares Cuba 'ready to fall' following the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, warning that the island nation faces economic collapse without Venezuelan oil subsidies.

US President Donald Trump has excluded Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado from post-Maduro planning, citing her Nobel acceptance as a key factor in sidelining her from US-backed transition efforts.

Democratic strategist James Carville accuses Donald Trump of using the Venezuela raid as a 'giant diversionary tactic' to hide the release of Epstein files.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised how Biden administration handled previous bounty on Maduro while praising Trump's recent operations.

Elon Musk says he had a 'lovely dinner' with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, sparking online questions about what was discussed.

Indian woman Nikitha Godishala, 27, was found dead with stab wounds in Maryland. Her ex-boyfriend, who reported her missing, is now wanted by police.

Donald Trump has drawn backlash after amplifying attacks on the Kennedy family on Truth Social just hours after the death of Tatiana Schlossberg.

A viral video showing Venezuelans kneeling and thanking Trump after Maduro's capture has been exposed as an AI deepfake.

Trump's plan to revive Venezuela's oil industry has raised questions over whether Texas will see quick benefits, with analysts warning gains could take years to materialise.

Claims Trump is 'taking over' Venezuela and Greenland have spread online, but analysts say the rhetoric reflects strategic signalling and national interests.

As Maduro is taken by US forces, social media compares his 'extraction' to Rodrigo Duterte's 2025 ICC arrest. Are these kidnappings or justice? We explore the viral debate.

Following the US capture of Nicolás Maduro, countries including Brazil, Mexico, Russia, and China have issued strong statements of support for the Venezuelan leader.

Quick profile: Cilia Flores, 69, net worth £1.5–3.7m, accused of aiding Maduro's narco-terrorism case after US capture.

Kingdom of Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sternly addressed the US' threat to take control of one of its three countries, Greenland.

Cuba announced 32 citizens were killed during the US military raid to capture Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, declaring two days of national mourning.

The Danish ambassador and Greenland's Prime Minister criticised the post made by the wife of top Trump aide Stephen Miller as Washington under Trump once again suggests annexation.

Martina Navratilova slams Donald Trump's 'absolutely insane' and 'illegal' attack on Venezuela, while George Stephanopoulos challenges Marco Rubio over the legitimacy of the US military intervention.

Legendary sportswriter Rick Reilly lashes out at Donald Trump's golfing claims, suggesting even a toddler could outthink the former president, amid viral footage and long-standing controversy.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called President Trump to oppose Maduro's capture whilst his Democratic Socialists of America allies demand the Venezuelan leader's return

US Congressman Dan Goldman claims Trump's Venezuela operation is a 'massive gift' to oil executives who donated $500 million after the president promised them favourable policies.

Trump and Musk stun social media with Mar-a-Lago reunion after $2.5T feud, as lip reader reveals the secret 'All good' moment ending their bitter public clash.

Grok, the X AI assistant, recently went viral after failing to recognise Erika Kirk, and claiming that she's JD Vance in a blonde wig.

Analysis reveals how Maduro's peace messaging clashed with rising US pressure, leading to his capture and sparking debate over legality, motives, and geopolitical risks.

Trump's drug war escalation, jailing Venezuela's Maduro, while pardoning a trafficker, sparks global outrage and sharp questions on US policy consistency and the rule of law.

Delcy Rodriguez, 56, assumed Venezuela's interim presidency after Maduro's capture, but faces Trump's threats as she demands his release

Resurfaced 2019 Tulsi Gabbard post urging US to stay out of Venezuela sparks backlash after Maduro's capture, exposing deep divides in foreign policy and political accountability.

Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago 'war room' photos spark global ridicule after eagle-eyed social media users spot an open X feed during the high-stakes 2026 capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Delcy Rodriguez denounced US actions on state TV, claiming Washington seeks Venezuela's oil and natural resources through regime change.