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The Latest: US says it’s seized 2 more sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela
January 07, 2026 - 2:01 AM

The U.S. seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday.
US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin
January 07, 2026 - 1:56 AM

The lightning U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro can be seen as both a benefit and a burden for Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose forces botched an attempt to capture Ukraine’s capital and topple its leader at the start of Moscow's invasion nearly four years ago.
Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates
January 07, 2026 - 1:52 AM

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In Ohio's closely watched race for governor, Republican entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Democratic former health chief Amy Acton rolled out their picks for running mate on Wednesday, announcing a seasoned conservative lawmaker for him and a pragmatic former party chair for her.
Election runner-up in Central African Republic alleges fraud in vote
January 07, 2026 - 1:16 AM

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — The runner-up in Central African Republic 's presidential election rejected the provisional results on Wednesday and alleged widespread fraud, while the Russia-allied country's leader said he had invited President Vladimir Putin to visit.
Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio over US interest in taking the island
January 07, 2026 - 1:07 AM

Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a Danish territory.
What to know about Ukraine allies’ security guarantees as the war nears 4 years
January 07, 2026 - 12:53 AM

PARIS (AP) — After nearly four years of war and continued Russian attacks, Ukraine ’s allies praised the progress made Tuesday on a framework of international security guarantees to be activated after a ceasefire.
Trump leaves Venezuela's opposition sidelined and Maduro's party in power
January 07, 2026 - 12:50 AM

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s opposition supporters have long hoped for the day when Nicolás Maduro is no longer in power — a dream that was fulfilled when the U.S. military whisked the authoritarian leader away. But while Maduro is in jail in New York on drug trafficking charges, the leaders of his repressive administration remain in charge.
Netanyahu tries to calm tensions after Israeli bus runs over and kills ultra-Orthodox teen
January 07, 2026 - 12:43 AM

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm on Wednesday after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy during a protest by thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators against a law seeking to draft them into Israel’s military.
Photos of Greenland as Trump says US needs island for Arctic security
January 07, 2026 - 12:03 AM

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Greenland, the self-governing territory of Denmark and part of NATO, sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle.
Philippines evacuates 3,000 villagers after volcano activity raises alert level
January 06, 2026 - 11:58 PM

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A series of mild eruptions at the most active volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers in a permanent danger zone on its foothills, officials said Wednesday.
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The Latest: US says it’s seized 2 more sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela

US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin

Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates

Election runner-up in Central African Republic alleges fraud in vote

Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio over US interest in taking the island

What to know about Ukraine allies’ security guarantees as the war nears 4 years

Trump leaves Venezuela's opposition sidelined and Maduro's party in power

Netanyahu tries to calm tensions after Israeli bus runs over and kills ultra-Orthodox teen

Photos of Greenland as Trump says US needs island for Arctic security

Philippines evacuates 3,000 villagers after volcano activity raises alert level

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