US imperialism’s offensive on the American continent continues with the signing of ‘the world’s largest oil deal’ with Venezuela. This ‘deal’ is in reality a heist – and it has put the final nail in the coffin of the Bolivarian Revolution.

Andy Burnham’s first foreign visit was to Ukraine, speaking of a “just and lasting peace”. But he wants no such thing. Britain and the European powers are cynically prolonging this bloodshed for their own imperialist interests, using ordinary Ukrainians as cannon fodder.

Since taking over as Andy Burnham’s foreign secretary, Ed Miliband has continued Labour’s cynical ploy to appear somewhat critical of Israel. But we don’t buy it. Elsewhere, Trump’s troops harbour resentment, and world shipping faces headwinds.