Bulletin AM briefing on Friday 16 January | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRom Preston-EllisFriday 16 January 2026 07:25 GMTVenezuela's exiled opposition leader Machado vows to return to countryGood morning – here are five of today’s biggest stories.Did Machado break rules by ‘presenting’ Trump with Nobel Peace Prize?Robert Jenrick launches scathing attack on Conservatives after joining Reform UK.US aircraft carrier sent to Middle East as Iran warned over ‘grave consequences’.UK steps up Ukraine aid after Russia targets energy grid.South Korea’s disgraced ex-president jailed over martial law bid.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in