United States signs oil deal with Venezuela

United States signs oil deal with Venezuela

Author: BBC World Service September 2, 2026 Duration: 8:57

A controversial oil deal gives the United States control of more than a fifth of Venezuela’s reserves. Plus, could Kenya be running short of milk? And thousands of US sailors deployed to the Strait of Hormuz reach dry land, after a record stretch at sea. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producers: Victoriya Holland and Huma Shah Editor: Naomi Rainey


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