Syrian army captures major oil field in offensive
Syrian government troops seize the country's largest oil field and a key gas field in a major advance against Kurdish-led forces, despite US calls to halt the offensive. Read the latest.
Syrian government troops seize the country's largest oil field and a key gas field in a major advance against Kurdish-led forces, despite US calls to halt the offensive. Read the latest.
The Guardian has published a series of corrections, addressing a misnamed drama, a historical date error in a crossword, and a mistaken penalty attribution in the FA Cup final. Read the full list of clarifications.
Democratic lawmakers hold field hearing in St Paul, warning of investigation into ICE's deadly force and condemning the 'military occupation' tactics causing fear across Twin Cities.
The US military has seized the tanker Veronica in a pre-dawn operation, marking the sixth vessel targeted in Washington's campaign against Venezuela's oil industry. Read the latest on the escalating sanctions.
We examine the complex reasons behind Donald Trump's focus on Venezuela's oil reserves, from economic pressures to personal fantasies. Discover the potential impact.
Tottenham Hotspur are considering a January loan move for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, who is also wanted by Aston Villa. Get the latest on the transfer tussle.
Congressional progressives pledge to oppose all funding for immigration enforcement unless militarised policing ends, following a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Read the latest.
Russia is actively developing methods to bypass Western sanctions, aiming to secure the continuation of its crucial oil exports to India. Discover the financial mechanisms and geopolitical implications.
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.
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.
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.
Three Democratic Congress members, including Ilhan Omar, were ejected from an ICE detention centre in Minnesota, despite a federal judge's ruling. Read the full report on this controversial obstruction.
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.
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'?
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 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.
Tottenham Hotspur target Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush in January, competing with Aston Villa. Meanwhile, AS Roma make contact for defender Radu Dragusin. Read the latest Spurs transfer rumours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A large sinkhole, 8m by 8m and 5m deep, has appeared at a sporting oval in Melbourne's north-east, close to major tunnelling works. Read the latest on the incident and response.
Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim after a disastrous 14-month reign. Analysis reveals a power struggle over transfers and tactics led to his downfall.
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.
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.
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.
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.