Expert Comment: The illegality of the US attack against Venezuela is beyond debate - how the world reacts is critical

Published on January 7, 2026

Professor Janina Dill, Dame Louise Richardson Chair in Global Security at the Blavatnik School of Government, outlines why the biggest problem for international law is not the invasion of Venezuela and capture of President Nicolas Maduro, but how the United States and the world made sense of it.
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Four Oxford researchers honoured in the Royal Astronomical Society’s 2026 Awards.

January 7, 2026
Four Oxford University academics have been honoured in the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS)’s 2026 Awards, announced today. Each year the RAS Awards recognise significant achievements in the fields of astronomy and geophysics, encompassing different types of talent from research to education and outreach.

Lack of support for people on weight loss drugs leaves them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts

January 8, 2026
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