World News Today Live Updates: Trump announces sweeping US grab for control of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

Ukrainian officials have confirmed that at least 27 individuals lost their lives in a Russian attack on Bucha district near Kyiv. The assault resulted in significant damage to approximately 50 residential buildings, with rescue and recovery efforts ongoing. Simultaneously, the United States has announced a major oil agreement with Venezuela, which would grant the US majority control over over 65 billion barrels of the country's proven oil reserves.

This deal, brokered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez, marks a significant shift in US foreign policy. The geopolitical landscape remains complex, with tensions persisting in the Middle East over the Strait of Hormuz and the fragile state of the Gaza ceasefire.