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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
U.S. Issues Major Travel Warning for Venezuela
The U.S. has issued a major travel warning for Venezuela. The alert includes these suggestions: Do not travel to Venezuela. U.S. citizens in Venezuela should depart immediately. Avoid all Venezuelan borders. "Do not travel to Venezuela for any reason and avoid Venezuelan borders with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana," the U.S. Department of State wrote on May 27, 2025. "The U.S. government warns U.S. citizens against travel to Venezuela for any reason. Venezuela has the highest Travel Advisory level – Level 4: Do Not Travel – due to severe risks to Americans including wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure," the travel warning says. "More U.S. nationals are currently wrongfully detained in Venezuela than in any other country. Other foreign nationals in Venezuela are also frequently unjustly detained. U.S. citizens in Venezuela should depart immediately," it adds. "There is no U.S. embassy or consulate operating in Venezuela and the U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela." According to Fox News, "more U.S. nationals are wrongfully detained in Venezuela than anywhere else in the world." Venezuelan borders with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana "are not clearly marked in many locations. Do not go near the border due to the risk of crossing into Venezuela accidentally and being detained," the Department of State warns. "U.S. citizens are at extreme risk of detention when entering Venezuela at any location. They may be unjustly charged with terrorism or other serious crimes and detained for long periods. U.S. citizens have been detained upon arrival at land borders, airports, and maritime ports of entry," the warning says. "There is no safe way for Americans to travel to Venezuela." Venezuelan authorities "do not inform the U.S. government of the detention of U.S. citizens and the U.S. government is not able to visit those citizens. Venezuelan authorities do not allow detained U.S. citizens to contact family members or private attorneys," the release adds.U.S. Issues Major Travel Warning for Venezuela first appeared on Men's Journal on May 28, 2025
CBS News
7 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
U.S. warns Americans not to travel to Venezuela due to risks of torture, kidnapping
The U.S. State Department is warning citizens not to travel to Venezuela, warning of "severe risks" including wrongful detention, kidnapping and torture. The State Department said that it does not have an operating embassy or consulate in the South American country, and cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens there. All U.S. citizens currently in Venezuela should leave immediately, the State Department said. "U.S. citizens are at extreme risk of detention when entering Venezuela at any location. They may be unjustly charged with terrorism or other serious crimes and detained for long periods," the State Department said in a news release announcing the warning. "U.S. citizens have been detained upon arrival at land borders, airports, and maritime ports of entry. There is no safe way for Americans to travel to Venezuela." More U.S. nationals are currently wrongfully detained in Venezuela than in any other country, the department said. In some cases, detentions have happened when people accidentally cross into Venezuela from neighboring countries, where borders may not be clearly marked. Detained Americans may also be unjustly charged with serious crimes, including terrorism, the State Department said. The Venezuelan government does not report detentions to the U.S. government, making it impossible for the U.S. to visit those citizens or intervene. U.S. citizens detained in Venezuela also cannot contact family members or private attorneys, the State Department said. Other potential concerns in Venezuela include the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, civil unrest and poor health infrastructure, the State Department said. The map below shows State Department travel advisories by country. Hover over a country to see what level advisory it has and search for a specific nation in the table. Travel advisories by country
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Brit woman, 36, died on holiday in Thailand after ‘accidentally taking lethal cocktail of drugs with her boyfriend'
A BRIT woman died on holiday in Thailand after accidentally taking a lethal cocktail of drugs with her boyfriend, an inquest heard. Rebecca Turner, 36, was discovered lying on her side near the bathroom in her hotel room in Bangkok. 4 4 Her boyfriend Sam Melnick, 32, was found dead on the bed during the double tragedy in March last year. An inquest heard the pair believed they were taking a line of cocaine but the powder actually contained a lethal mix of medication. Rebecca's devastated mum has now warned other travellers to stay away from street drugs while travelling in Thailand. Anita Turner, 64, from Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, said: "It's so, so dangerous out there. There are loads of drug deaths all the time. It's shocking. "I would warn people to stay away from recreational drugs out there because you simply don't know what's in it." The mum also slammed cops in Thailand and claimed the drugs were bought from a pusher just yards from a police station. Anita added: "There have been multiple deaths on that one road. Loads of people have died and yet the Thai police don't want to know. "I'm absolutely heartbroken. It's been devastating for the whole family. I wanted to warn people going out there not to buy drugs. It's too dangerous." East Sussex Coroners' Court heard Rebecca had been travelling in Thailand to celebrate a friend's wedding. She checked into the Khaosan Palace Hotel on March 12 with Sam and was due to check out four days later. On March 15, Rebecca messaged a friend saying she had bought cocaine but was not heard from again - prompting a pal to raise the alarm. The court heard hotel staff made several calls to the hotel room but received no answer so used a key card to gain entry. They discovered the couple dead with a clear plastic ziplock bag also found nearby. White powder was also found on the sink that Thai police later determined to be heroin. But toxicology carried out by UK medics after Rebecca's body was flown back to the UK showed a complex mix of drugs. These included morphine, monoacetylmorphine, noscapine, diazepam, codeine and trazodone. The hearing was told Rebecca had a history of drug and alcohol misuse, depression and anxiety. But she had previously spent four years in Laos, which she described as her second home, and was looking forward to travelling. Coroner Laura Bradford ruled out suicide and instead recorded a conclusion of drug-related death. Last year, six tourists - including a British lawyer - died in Laos after drinking vodka laced with deadly methanol. Trainee solicitor Simone White, 28, was among the group who consumed vodka at the £6-a-night Nana Backpacker Hostel. Just 4ml of methanol, a common by-product of home-brewed alcohol, can be lethal. Rebecca's mum has since visited Thailand three times since her death and is planning to return so she can provide assistance for children in schools in Bangkok. Anita said: "I want to go back and help the schools for the sake of Rebecca, to raise funds and equipment for them. It was something Rebecca really wanted to help with so I'm doing it for her as well. "But most of all I just want to say: 'Please don't do drugs out there'. "It's so dangerous and you don't know what is in it. It's just not worth it. "Rebecca was a lovely, caring person. She was happy go lucky really and we loved her. We are absolutely heartbroken." 4 4
National Post
27-05-2025
- General
- National Post
Terry Newman: Canada's terrorist threat too great — for Jews and Canadians
Canada has become increasingly inhospitable to Israelis and Jews since October 7. Synagogues and Jewish day schools have been shot at. Jewish businesses and neighbourhoods are continually harassed. Endless parades of anti-Israel protesters have called for intifada on our streets. The RCMP has warned that violent extremism is now a 'prominent national security threat' in our country. Now — for the safety of Israelis and Jews — a travel warning has been issued against Canada. Article content Article content Article content On Sunday, a level 2 travel warning recommending taking increased precautionary measures when visiting Canada was issued by Israel's National Security Council due to 'an increased threat by terrorist against Israelis and Jews in Canada.' Article content Article content The report points to the fact that, over the last 18 months, Canada has been home to attacks on Jewish institutions and individuals. It warned that the discourse surrounding Walk With Israel counter-protests, which took place this weekend in Toronto and Waterloo, had become more radical, and included calls to 'violently harm Israelis and Jews at these events.' As a result, Israel warned that Jews and Israelis should take 'increased precautionary measures, avoid displaying Jewish and Israeli symbols in public and remain extra vigilant while in public.' RCMP have warned that — over the last year alone — terrorism charges have jumped 488 per cent, fuelled by youth radicalization, and that violent extremism is a now 'prominent national security threat' in our country. Article content Article content The briefing outlining this increased threat to Canada's national security was prepared in December, before Parliament was prorogued and Justin Trudeau stepped down as prime minister, but was only released last week. Article content Canadians, apparently, were on a need-to-know basis — with the Liberals up until now deciding we did not need to know. If they had, it would have been an important election issue. Article content The RCMP report points to a rise in violent extremism globally. Since 2014, Canada has experienced 18 violent extremist attacks and in the last 12 months alone has foiled six terrorist plots. It highlights the role of youth radicalization in these attacks. Article content The Canadian Security Intelligence Service, for its part, hasn't raised Canada's national terrorism threat from its 2014 'medium' status — meaning 'a violent act of terrorism could occur' — despite these dire warnings and these increased attacks. The next two levels would be high, which means an attack is likely, and critical — meaning highly likely and imminent.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Saffron Barker issues warning to her fans travelling along Route 66 after her terrifying robbery on the US road trip
Saffron Barker has issued a stark warning to her fans travelling along Route 66 after her terrifying robbery ordeal on the US road trip. The influencer and former Strictly Come Dancing star, 24, hired a car rental to travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas along the iconic strip with her model boyfriend Josh Miln last week. But when they stopped off at Route 66's famous diner Peggy Sue's, they returned to a completely smashed up car, with all their belongings gone. She admitted she was 'grateful to be alive' following the horrifying robbery ordeal and urged fans to think twice before stopping off on the route. Speaking about her 'nightmare' holiday in her recent YouTube video, she said: 'We keep saying how lucky we are, we could have been held at gun point. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'These people could have been following us. I think honestly it happens quite often at Peggy Sue's. 'I know for a fact that if Josh had walked out and seen it you would have gone over there and they have guns and stuff here. 'So we are also very, very grateful that nothing like that happened to us and neither of us are hurt.' Her boyfriend Miln, added: 'There were tourists everywhere, and apparently this happens almost every day. It's crazy that there are no warning signs.' The couple, who are now back in the UK, had to drive the rest of the journey in the broken-in car and finish their trip in Las Vegas while waiting for emergency passports. Saffron explained they were left with nothing other than their phones after thieves stole their passports, money and entire luggage. she said: 'We walked outside and the car was completely smashed in, the car that we rented. And inside was every little thing that I feel like I own. 'I mean like our passports, cards, the list can just go on. I genuinely have nothing. 'The only thing we bought into the restaurant with us was our phones. She admitted she was 'grateful to be alive' following the horrifying robbery ordeal and urged fans to think twice before stopping off on the route (Her smashed up car rental pictured) 'Its just little things like I don't have contacts, I can't even see right now. We were saying it's not even the materialistic things. 'Although it's really sad that we've lost all that money and all the things we have worked really hard for and all the things that we loved. 'But its also the inconvenience of 1. we cant even get home. '2. we don't have cards to pay for anything. '3. we don't even have ID so they didn't even want to let us into the hotel because they don't have a physically ID even tho I have a picture.'
