‘Dangerous and scary’: how a US special forces vet helped María Corina Machado flee Venezuela

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, stated that Nicolás Maduro's political downfall is inevitable, emphasizing that the transition to a new political era in Venezuela is irreversible. This declaration followed her perilous escape from Venezuela, aided by U.S. support, and her recent public appearance in Oslo, Norway, where she received the Nobel Prize.

President Trump addressed a Congressional ball following the Senate's rejection of two healthcare proposals aimed at extending Obamacare subsidies, highlighting the urgency of bipartisan cooperation on healthcare as premium rates are expected to rise.

Indiana Republicans voted against a proposal to redraw the state's congressional map, which aimed to add two Republican-friendly seats, resulting in a 19-31 defeat. This decision is seen as a significant rebuke to former President Donald Trump's influence over the party's direction.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado publicly confirmed that the United States assisted her escape from Venezuela to Norway, where she made her first public appearance in nearly a year after being in hiding. This event coincided with her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, which she dedicated to her country and its struggle for democracy.

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, which is part of a broader pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's regime. The White House announced that the tanker will be brought to a U.S. port, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, suffered a 0.5-1.5 defeat against US veteran Levon Aronian in the final of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour held in Cape Town. Despite this loss, Carlsen secured overall victory in the five-event Tour, earning a prize of approximately $500,000.

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by the White House, which stated that the vessel will be brought to a U.S. port. This operation is part of a broader strategy aimed at increasing pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government, which has been facing international sanctions and condemnation.

Donald Trump criticized Indiana Republican Senate leader after a redistricting effort in the state was blocked, expressing hopes for his defeat in future elections. This incident reflects ongoing tensions within the Republican Party regarding electoral strategies and leadership.