Author: Makki Anjum

After months of rising tensions, a build-up of US warships in the Caribbean and escalating threats of military action, America has struck Venezuela.

The private equity backers of London’s biggest estate agency chain are exploring a potential sale valuing it at more than £500m, despite the looming threat of Rachel Reeves’ new "mansion tax”.

Ardrossan Harbour, once a vital link to the Isle of Arran, is set to be bought by the Scottish government and upgraded so ferry services can resume.

Donald Trump has been threatened with a "swift, decisive and comprehensive” response by Iran if the US intervenes following growing unrest in the country, with at least 10 people killed and dozens of arrests, according to reports.

Yemen’s southern separatist movement has announced a constitution and aims to hold a referendum on independence from the north.

Thomas Frank has admitted that he is not enjoying his managerial reign at Tottenham so far but is looking forward to being able to look back on his difficult start positively.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers…..

In Crans-Montana, there’s growing grief, anger, and uncertainty.

Nigel Farage has said he is giving "serious thought” to scrapping the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) if his party wins the next general election and he becomes prime minister.

Next, the FTSE-100 retail behemoth, is among a pack of suitors considering a new year swoop to buy LK Bennett, the struggling fashion retailer.