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Ecuador, Colombia ramp up trade war with tit-for-tat energy levies
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector, a key Trump demand
Venezuela moves to open up oil sector, a key Trump demand

Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans to throw open the oil sector to private investors, paving the way for the return of US energy majors -- a key demand of President Donald Trump.

January 22, 2026

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Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon, claims 'debanked' for politics
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon, claims 'debanked' for politics

US President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday, alleging he was wrongly "debanked" for political reasons, according to a civil complaint.

January 22, 2026

Galthie confirms Dupont as France captain for Six Nations
Galthie confirms Dupont as France captain for Six Nations

France coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Thursday in an interview with sports daily L'Equipe that star scrum-half Antoine Dupont will captain the side in this year's Six Nations.

January 22, 2026

Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Celtic draw in Italy
Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Celtic draw in Italy

Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while Celtic blew a two-goal lead against Bologna to jeopardise their qualification hopes.

January 22, 2026

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French navy boards tanker 'from Russia' in Mediterranean
French navy boards tanker 'from Russia' in Mediterranean

France's navy, with the help of allies, on Thursday boarded a tanker alleged to be from Russia's sanction-busting "shadow fleet" in the Mediterranean, President Emmanuel Macron said.

January 22, 2026

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WTO chief slams rise of trade protectionism
WTO chief slams rise of trade protectionism

World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala slammed the global rise of protectionism on Thursday in Davos, while stressing that most international trade continues according to WTO rules.

January 22, 2026