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The ‘drug threat’ that justified the US ouster of Maduro won’t be fixed by his arrest

Donald Trump has flagged Venezuelan drug trafficking as a key reason for the U.S. military operation on Jan. 3, 2026, that captured President Nicolás Maduro and whisked him to New York to face federal drug charges.

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35 UK Citizens on US Homeland Security's 'Worst of the Worst' List for Crimes From Drug Trafficking to Murder

US Homeland Security has listed 35 UK citizens on its 'Worst of the Worst' database for crimes ranging from drug trafficking to murder.

International Business Times UK

Nick Fuentes Denies Epstein Child Trafficking, Claims Victims Were 'Not 5-Year-Olds'

Far-right commentator Nick Fuentes ignites controversy by disputing child trafficking allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein, asserting victims were not '5-year-olds'.

International Business Times UK

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Exiled gangland boss Kazem Hamad linked to Victoria’s tobacco wars arrested in Iraq

Hamad arrested on behalf of Australian authorities for alleged drug trafficking

The Guardian - AU

Criminal Complaint Filed Against Julio Iglesias Over Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Allegations

Spanish music legend Julio Iglesias is facing international scrutiny after a criminal complaint was formally filed against him in Spain, accusing him of sexual assault, human trafficking, labor violations, and coercive conduct, according to Spanish prosecutors and multiple media reports. The complaint, submitted on January 5 to Spain's Audiencia Nacional,…

Latin Times

The Colombian border is one of the biggest obstacles to building a new Venezuela

Since American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, plunging the country into uncertainty, there have been hopes for a transition to democracy, the stabilization of its economy, a reduction in drug trafficking and conditions that might allow millions of Venezuelans abroad to return home.

The Conversation

Trump’s other Latin American feud: why Colombia’s Petro is not Maduro

Leftwing leader rallies his supporters as US president accuses him of drug trafficking and threatens military action

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What Happened to Fetty Wap: Star's Financial Ruin Led to Shocking Drug Trafficking Prison Sentence

Fetty Wap released from prison after three years for drug trafficking. Financial ruin from pandemic losses drove the 'Trap Queen' rapper to criminal desperation.

International Business Times UK

Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges

Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed alarm that a man who worked as his family’s bodyguard is facing federal drug trafficking charges

The Independent UK

Rapper Fetty Wap released from prison early in drug trafficking case

Rapper Fetty Wap has been released from a federal prison to home confinement after serving just over half a six-year sentence for drug trafficking

The Independent UK

Fetty Wap released from prison three years early after drug trafficking conviction

Rapper, best known for hits ‘Trap Queen’ and ‘My Way,’ was sentenced to six years in prison in 2023

The Independent UK

How falcon thieves are targeting the UK’s protected birds

In this week’s newsletter: Conservationists have seen nests raided around the country to match demand from the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Exploring the legality questions about Venezuela military strike - Roll Call

FactCheck.org takes a closer look at some of the legal arguments that have been made surrounding President Trump's regime change in Venezuela

Roll Call

Previously jailed driver's 'hauntingly similar' charges

A driver jailed for hitting a cyclist, leaving him with life-altering injuries, has returned to court charged with dozens of "hauntingly similar" new offences.

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Maduro’s capture: ‘Trump has taken an unprecedented and very risky gamble,’ according to a historian

The United States military recently carried out a covert operation to capture and then remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, transporting them from Caracas to New York. The pair is accused of narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking and money laundering.

AAP

Socialite Brynne Edelsten charged with drug trafficking

The former wife of late businessman Geoffrey Edelsten has fronted court after being charged with drug trafficking and possession offences.

The Independent UK

Emmerdale set for explosive year with cancer diagnosis, human trafficking arrest and dead character’s return

‘Massive repercussions’ will be felt across the ITV soap in the next 12 months with the Dingle family at the heart of the events

The Guardian - US

What’s in the US criminal indictment against Nicolás Maduro?

US alleges the Venezuelan president has spent past two decades working with international drug trafficking groups

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International Business Times UK

Diddy Quietly Pulled $61.5m Mansion From Market Sale Following Raids that Deterred Buyers

Diddy has pulled his £49.4 million ($61.5 million) Beverly Hills mansion off the market after raids tied the estate to federal sex trafficking evidence, leaving buyers wary.

Euronews

Colombian president ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to "take up arms" after US President Donald Trump threatened him and accused him of drug trafficking. The tensions follow the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Venezuela invasion sets a perilous precedent

If Trump can invade Venezuela, why can’t Putin invade Ukraine? Or Xi Jinping seize Taiwan?

Reason

No Need for Expert Evidence as to Media Defendant Negligence in Resisting Anti-SLAPP Motion,

at least when the dispute is over a simple identification error./

International Business Times

Maduro Due In Court Today As Trump Says 'We're In Charge' Of Venezuela

A motorcade carrying Maduro was seen leaving the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn early Monday ahead of his expected appearance, where he faces drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Radio France Internationale

France launches new tribunal to fight organised crime, drug trafficking networks

France has a new tribunal specifically to investigate organised crime as part of an ongoing fight against crime and drug trafficking, which has claimed an increasing number of victims in France.

The Independent UK

Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance in an American courtroom

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