Gustavo Petro tells the BBC’s Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US “empire”, after Trump threatened Colombia with military action.
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Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.
Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show
Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran’s second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces.
Footage shows violent clashes as Iran protests spread to more areas
Semi-official Iranian media say two police were killed in a western town, as videos show security forces firing guns and tear gas at crowds elsewhere.
US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree.
Trump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, White House says
Both Greenland and its owner Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island was not for sale.
US seizes two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers linked to Venezuelan oil
The ships were boarded by US forces in predawn operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.
Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire
The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump’s ambitions for the Arctic island.
Venezuelan security forces detain journalists from foreign news organisations
Venezuelans describe their fear of speaking out as 14 media workers are detained and police check people’s social media.