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As tensions with the Trump administration continue to rise, Venezuela’s military is actively promoting nationwide preparations to counter a possible U.S. attack on social media. Experts say the new show of force, including low-flying fighter jets over major cities and live-fire drills off the coast, is aimed at drawing new attention to military capabilities. CNN analyzed Venezuelan military footage, verified social media videos and other open source data since early September to examine how President Nicolás Maduro’s regime is wielding its relatively modest military power in its conflict with the United States. Venezuela’s preparations were greeted with demonstrations of U.S.…

Liverpool lost 4-1 to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield, their ninth defeat in just 12 competitive matches.Here, Sky Sports’ Adam Bate assesses the key issues currently holding back Arne Slott’s side. Concerned about Van Dijk’s health image: Virgil van Dijk concedes penalty early in Liverpool’s heavy defeat Virgil van Dijk was determined to stand strong against Wayne Rooney’s criticism after the clean sheet win over Real Madrid, but three consecutive defeats have put his form firmly in the spotlight and he will once again be held accountable. The difficult thing about Van Dijk is that he is a natural leader. He…

Startup leaders bullish on budgetStartup leaders are responding positively to tax breaks for employees and investors unveiled by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves in the budget. “This Budget shows that the government has seriously listened to founders and tried to make things better to build and scale a startup in the UK,” Dom Hallas, executive director of lobby group Startup Coalition, told CNBC.”Big progress on expanding share options, doubling the scale of the enterprise investment and venture capital trust schemes to back scaleups, and looking again at how entrepreneurs are incentivised in our tax system will make a material difference to founders…

Tottenham, who have improved, were unable to hold on to a two-goal lead against European champions PSG and lost 5-3 in the Champions League.With a header that single-handedly outscored Spurs’ xG at the Emirates, Richarlison scored his third goal of the game to give Thomas Frank’s side the lead, while Randall Kolo Muani scored against his parent club to give the visitors the lead twice at the Parc des Princes. But Vicinha’s hat-trick galvanized Luis Enrique’s side to change their style and lead to even more dire results for Spurs, who are now further removed from the top eight at…

This report is from this week’s CNBC UK Exchange newsletter. See what you see? You can subscribe here.You can follow CNBC’s budget coverage throughout the day on our live blog here. dispatchDespite the millions of words written and spoken about today’s Budget, this event will probably be largely forgotten in 10 years’ time.Even if you mention one or two, most budget proposals are quickly forgotten by most people, except for some political geeks and the smart people at the Institute for Fiscal Studies who are paid to evaluate budgets.Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, did her best to…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 26, 2025 in New York City, USA. Brendan McDiarmid | Reuters U.S. Thanksgiving is celebrated stateside on Thursday, but the festivities may have started a day early for investors. of S&P500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite Both recorded increases for the fourth consecutive day. shares of oracleAfter erasing September’s one-day spike, the stock limped along in November and has since risen about 4%. deutsche bank The recent price drop “presents an attractive entry point for investors when looking at Oracle’s business as a whole,”…

Psadek, Cambodia — When asked what the most underrated destination is, Nao Sok, who has been guiding tourists around Cambodia for many years, answered unequivocally, “Udon.” Located about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Phnom Penh, this city was the capital of Cambodia from 1618 to the mid-1860s. The name udon is often derived from the Sanskrit word “utunga” meaning “high,” “high,” or “supreme.” Officially, it is Phnom (“mountain” or “hill”) Udon on the map. Although the country’s seat of power moved over 150 years ago, udon still holds deep meaning for the Cambodian royal family. This hill complex houses several…

Arsenal continued their perfect start in the Champions League as they moved to the top of the league phase table with a 3-1 win over Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium.Three days after defeating Spurs in the north London derby, Mikel Arteta’s side produced another impressive performance in front of their fans, underscoring their status as Europe’s leading contenders. Julian Timber’s header from Bukayo Saka’s corner was canceled out by 17-year-old Lennart Karl in the first half, but the Gunners overcame Bayern Munich after the break. Player evaluation Arsenal: Raya (7), Timber (8), Saliba (7), Mosquera (7), Ruiz-Skelly (5), Zubimendi…

This report is from CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter this week, delivering insights and analysis on the powerhouse of the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.big storySitting in his new office in Beijing, Eric Guo, founder and CEO of AI2 Robotics, reflects wistfully on the challenges of raising capital in China, noting that U.S.-based humanoid rival Figure Inc. recently raised a $1 billion round at a valuation of $39 billion.This amount is far higher than what Chinese robotics companies typically raise.What is his growth strategy? Achieve more with less. This means, for example, developing robot AI models that use…

The Netflix logo is on display at the Lucca Comics & Games 2025 event, one of Europe’s largest pop culture conventions, as stars and creators of the Stranger Things series launch Season 5 on October 31, 2025 in Lucca, Italy. Claudia Greco | ReutersUsers on social media posted that they are experiencing the following issue Netflix Wednesday’s service will be held on the night of the widely anticipated Season 5 premiere of “Stranger Things.” DownDetector.com said Wednesday that “reports from users indicate there is a problem with Netflix.” “Netflix please fix your app,” one X user posted. According to DownDetector.com,…