US seizes more tankers as it lays out three-phase plan for Venezuela
By Thomas Morgan and Brad Ryan
Russia says one of the Venezuela-linked tankers is "our vessel" and demands the quick release of its citizens, as the US pledges to continue seizing ships and keep the pressure on Venezuela's interim leaders.
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Maduro tells judge he has been 'kidnapped'
By Rachel Clayton and Thomas Morgan
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, who were captured in Caracas at the weekend, face multiple drugs and weapons charges.
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Live: Maduro security team killed in US attack, Venezuelan defence minister says
By Thomas Morgan, Basel Hindeleh, and Rudi Maxwell
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is in New York awaiting a court appearance as more damage of US strikes in Venezuela is revealed. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/venezuela-maduro-in-custody-blog-january-5/106198380
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It comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says discussions of Venezuela holding elections following Nicolás Maduro's ouster are "premature", with Washington focused on ensuring Caracas now carries out policy changes.
Eurostar cancellations wreak havoc on winter travel, New Year's Eve celebrations
By Thomas Morgan
A disruption on Tuesday prompted the rail company to request train customers postpone their journeys until another time.
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Thousands mark one week since Bondi — Sunday's memorial in pictures
By Thomas Morgan
Emotional scenes and a heavy police presence are visible at Bondi Beach as the Jewish community and other locals mark one week since the Hanukkah shooting.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-22/bondi-memorial-in-pictures/106168886
Why Trump's low-profile chief of staff Susie Wiles is making headlines
By Thomas Morgan
The long-time political operator is unusually candid during a series of interviews with magazine Vanity Fair.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-18/susie-wiles-vanity-fair-white-house-trump/106155936
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McLeod's Daughters star Rachael Carpani dies aged 45
By Thomas Morgan
The actress had recently appeared on long-running Australian soap Home and Away and frequently spoke out on a range of issues, including on the need to address domestic violence.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-16/mcleod-s-daughters-star-rachael-carpani-dies/106147286
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Rabbi Eli Schlanger killed in Bondi Beach terror attack
By Patrick Martin and Thomas Morgan
The rabbi's family has confirmed he was among those killed in the terror attack at Bondi Beach.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/rabbi-eli-schlanger-killed-in-bondi-attack/106142362
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Rubio touts Ukraine peace talks after Trump says Kyiv has shown 'zero gratitude'
By Thomas Morgan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says talks taking place between the Washington and Kyiv are "probably the best so far", while Donald Trump criticises Ukrainian leaders for their response to a US-backed peace plan.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/trump-says-ukraine-zero-gratitude-us-support/106043358
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The US and Ukraine say they have created an "updated and refined peace framework" to end the war with Russia, apparently modifying a Trump-backed plan Kyiv and its allies saw as too sympathetic to Moscow.
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