After explosions were heard overnight in the Venezuelan capital, Donald Trump announced the US carried out a "large-scale strike" - and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. In an extraordinary claim, Trump says the pair have been flown out of the country. Follow the latest.
Here's the latest:
At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2am local time (6am UK time) in the capital of Caracas;
Venezuela has deployed its armed forces as a result, for the "integral defence of the nation";
Why is this happening? The US has accused Maduro of running a "narco-state" and rigging the 2024 election, which the opposition said it won overwhelmingly, while Trump has told Maduro to leave power;
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