US Venezuela Oil Plan Eats 13% of 1.5C Carbon Budget
Exclusive analysis reveals US plans to exploit Venezuela's vast, dirty oil reserves could consume 13% of the world's remaining carbon budget for 1.5C, locking in decades of high emissions.
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US Frackers Squeezed by Oil Glut and Venezuela Threat
US shale oil producers, already contending with a global supply glut and four-year low prices, face a new challenge from potential Venezuelan output. Read the analysis of the industry's precarious 2026 outlook.
Trump may block Exxon from Venezuela after CEO's remarks
Donald Trump has threatened to bar ExxonMobil from Venezuela after its CEO called the country 'uninvestable'. This follows a $100bn oil investment push after Maduro's removal. Read the latest.
US seizes third tanker in Venezuelan oil crackdown
US forces have intercepted a third oil tanker in the Caribbean in a week, as President Trump meets 'BIG OIL' executives to plan taking 'billions' from Venezuela. Read the latest developments.
High Costs, Falling Returns: Trump's Venezuela Oil Gamble
Donald Trump's seizure of Venezuelan crude faces huge hurdles: a $183bn investment need, broken infrastructure, and a volatile oil market. Can the US unlock the 'tremendous wealth'?
US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker in sanctions move
The US government has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, the 'Empire', in a major sanctions enforcement action. Read the full details and global implications here.
US seizes fifth Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
US forces seize another tanker near Trinidad in escalating campaign against Venezuela's oil exports. President Trump heralds capture of Nicolas Maduro as 'extremely successful' operation.
Hounslow Council Leader defends grooming gangs comments
Hounslow Council Leader Shantanu Rajawat clarifies his comments on alleged grooming gangs, defending his approach after a Freedom of Information request revealed a three-year police investigation. Read the full story.
Reviving Venezuela's oil industry a £80bn challenge
Experts warn it could take up to seven years and over £80bn to revive Venezuela's oil industry, casting doubt on Trump's 18-month promise. Analysis reveals a sector crippled by decay.
Trump's Venezuela oil plan: A 14-year, billion-pound fix?
Donald Trump targets Venezuela's dense, heavy oil, but analysts warn it could take 14 years and billions to fix the industry. The Guardian's Jillian Ambrose explains the high-stakes play.
US Seeks Indefinite Control Over Venezuela Oil Sales
The White House plans indefinite control of Venezuela's oil sales, with Trump overseeing billions in revenue. US sanctions may ease as tensions with Russia and China flare.
Man jailed for 14 years for selling suicide poison
Miles Cross, 33, exploited vulnerable people online, selling a lethal chemical for £100. Two of his four customers died. Read the full story and find support links.
Oil prices fall on Trump's Venezuela crude deal
Global oil prices dropped after Donald Trump said Venezuela would hand over up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, threatening an oversupplied market. Read the full analysis.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Move Labelled 'Imperialistic'
Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld slams US action on Venezuela's oil as 'confiscatory and imperialistic' amid a global glut. Read the full analysis of the controversial policy.
Trump Announces Major Venezuela Oil Deal
Donald Trump announces Venezuela will supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with proceeds under his personal control. Read the latest on this major energy development.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan Relies on US Firms
President Trump wants US oil companies to revive Venezuela's industry, but sanctions, infrastructure, and political uncertainty pose major hurdles. Analysis of the risks and rewards.
2026: Musicians Must Stop Ripping Off Fans
As concert tickets, vinyl and streaming costs soar, fans are being priced out. We examine the industry's greed and call for artists to value loyalty over profit in 2026.
Democrats: Trump Diverts 28,000 Agents from Key Crime Fighting
US Democrats allege Trump's ICE focus has abandoned child exploitation and drug cases. A letter demands answers on 28,000 reassigned agents and the impact on public safety.
Big Oil Wary of Rushing Back to Venezuela, Analysts Say
Despite Donald Trump's call for US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela's crumbling industry, experts warn of high costs and political risks. Discover why a stampede is unlikely.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan: A Muted Market Response
Donald Trump's plan to extract wealth from Venezuela's heavy crude is a long-term play for US Gulf Coast refineries. We analyse the muted market reaction and the $185bn challenge.
US monitors tanker off Ireland in Venezuela oil blockade
A US military aircraft is tracking a sanctioned oil tanker 250 miles off Ireland, part of a major naval quarantine on Venezuelan oil. At least a dozen other vessels are attempting to evade the blockade. Read the latest developments.
Oil falls on Trump's Venezuela pledge to unlock reserves
Brent crude dropped to $60.33 as markets assess the impact of US intervention in Venezuela's vast oil industry. A former Chevron executive seeks $2bn for projects. Read the latest analysis.
How GMP is protecting children after past failings
Greater Manchester Police's new initiative, Operation Luka, has protected 270 children and led to hundreds of crime disruptions. See how joint patrols with social workers are rebuilding trust.
How GMP is protecting children after past failings
Greater Manchester Police launches Operation Luka and Makesafe, protecting 270 children and disrupting 363 crimes. See how police and social workers are teaming up to rebuild trust.
US aims to revive Venezuela's oil after Maduro's removal
Following the US intervention in Venezuela, Donald Trump pledges billions in American investment to tap the world's largest oil reserves. We analyse the challenges and global market impact. Read the full analysis.
US Role in Venezuela's 'Bust' Oil Industry Explained
Analysis of Trump's plan for US oil majors to invest billions in Venezuela's crippled industry. Can it work, and what does it mean for China and global markets?
Trump's Plan for Venezuela's Vast Oil Reserves Explained
Donald Trump vows the US will 'run' Venezuela to tap its oil, the world's largest reserves. We analyse the strategic and economic drivers behind this high-stakes move. Read the full story.
Trump's Plan for Venezuela's Vast Oil Reserves
Donald Trump vows the US will 'run' Venezuela and tap its vast oil reserves. We explain the strategic importance of its 303 billion barrels and the huge challenges ahead.
US Oil Firms Silent on Trump's Venezuela Investment Claims
Donald Trump says US oil majors will spend billions rebuilding Venezuela's industry, but Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips have not confirmed. Analysis reveals major hurdles.
Oldham grooming inquiry to probe police and council failings
A national inquiry will investigate how authorities in Oldham failed child sexual exploitation victims for years, amid concerns over race and far-right backlash. Read the full investigation.
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