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What we know about Maduro's capture and US plan to 'run' Venezuela

BBC News 2026-01-04 08:52:27.1764945


                            What we know about Maduro's capture and US plan to 'run' Venezuela Author: BBC News
Donald Trump said the US would "run" Venezuela until a "safe" transition after his forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. ... Read full article

Starmer tells BBC 'I'll be PM this time next year'

BBC News 2026-01-04 08:52:23.1282436


                            Starmer tells BBC 'I'll be PM this time next year' Author: BBC News
The prime minister tells BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that May's upcoming elections will not be a "referendum" on his government. ... Read full article

Second front: How a socialist cell in the US mobilized pro-Maduro foot soldiers within 12 hours

Fox News 2026-01-04 08:37:18.002996


                            Second front: How a socialist cell in the US mobilized pro-Maduro foot soldiers within 12 hours Author:
A Fox News DIgital analysis of mobilization efforts to support Maduro reveals a coordinated campaign by a transnational network of self-proclaimed socialist, communist and Marxist groups. ... Read full article

Whitchurch canal repairs to take most of 2026

BBC News 2026-01-04 08:22:19.2056615


                            Whitchurch canal repairs to take most of 2026 Author: BBC News
New aerial footage shows the extent of the damage on the canal in Shropshire. ... Read full article

MLB team unaware of status of players in Venezuela after US military strikes

Fox News 2026-01-04 08:22:17.6279292


                            MLB team unaware of status of players in Venezuela after US military strikes Author:
Milwaukee Brewers president Matt Arnold says the team is unaware of its players' status in Venezuela after U.S. military strikes and Nicolás Maduro's capture. ... Read full article

How to Save the US from Authoritarianism

Bloomberg 2026-01-04 08:00:09+00:00


                            How to Save the US from Authoritarianism Author: Max Hastings
In Russia’s public museums today, antiquarian statuary depicting naked Roman or Greek figures is condemned by the Kremlin as violating the country’s “deep moral traditions.” Sharing unauthorized information about Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine war is punishable by … ... Read full article

Swiss open criminal case against owners of ski resort bar after deadly fire

BBC News 2026-01-04 07:37:22.5662572


                            Swiss open criminal case against owners of ski resort bar after deadly fire Author: BBC News
It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling. ... Read full article

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games shifted from India to Sri Lanka

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-04 07:36:55


                            Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games shifted from India to Sri Lanka Author: Hafsa Adil
Bangladeshi official voices concerns over safety of its players in India after Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from the IPL. ... Read full article

Syria’s challenges to rebuild its armed forces

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-04 07:18:48


                            Syria’s challenges to rebuild its armed forces Author: Justin Salhani
Syria’s new interim government has started the process to rebuild the armed forces, but challenges lie ahead. ... Read full article

Poverty, unemployment skyrocket in the Gaza Strip after Israel’s war

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-04 07:10:03


                            Poverty, unemployment skyrocket in the Gaza Strip after Israel’s war Author: Ola Al-Asi
Gaza’s economy has plummeted by 87 percent in two years, deepening poverty and leaving thousands without resources. ... Read full article

North Korea fires missiles towards sea as South Korean leader visits China

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-04 06:43:37


                            North Korea fires missiles towards sea as South Korean leader visits China Author: Edna Mohamed
The missile test comes as President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. ... Read full article

Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture

Associated Press 2026-01-04 06:26:32


                            Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture Author: Regina Garcia Cano, Konstantin Toropin, Eric Tucker
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has arrived in the United States to face criminal charges. He was captured in an audacious military operation that President Donald Trump said would set the U.S. up to “run” the South American country and tap its vast … ... Read full article

South Korea’s Lee Arrives in China Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Bloomberg 2026-01-04 06:20:27+00:00


                            South Korea’s Lee Arrives in China Amid Rising Regional Tensions Author: Soo-hyang Choi
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in Beijing for his first China trip since taking office, as Seoul looks to steady ties with a key economic partner at a time of rising regional tensions. ... Read full article

UK, France carry out joint strike on ISIL target near Syria’s Palmyra

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-04 05:42:28


                            UK, France carry out joint strike on ISIL target near Syria’s Palmyra Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The UK’s Ministry of Defence says an underground facility likely storing ISIL weapons was the target of the attack. ... Read full article

China Social Media Hails Trump’s Maduro Move as Taiwan Template

Bloomberg 2026-01-04 05:12:48+00:00


                            China Social Media Hails Trump’s Maduro Move as Taiwan Template Author:
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with some users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing could handle tensions with Taiwan. ... Read full article

China Social Media Hails Trump’s Maduro Move as Taiwan Template

Bloomberg 2026-01-04 05:12:48+00:00

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President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with some users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing could handle tensions with Taiwan. ... Read full article

UK-French air strike targets IS arms dump in Syria

BBC News 2026-01-04 04:22:18.6439117


                            UK-French air strike targets IS arms dump in Syria Author: BBC News
RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an underground Islamic State arms cache in Syria, UK officials say. ... Read full article

Malaysia, France, India Hit Out at X for ‘Offensive’ Grok Images

Bloomberg 2026-01-04 04:06:03+00:00


                            Malaysia, France, India Hit Out at X for ‘Offensive’ Grok Images Author: Anisah Shukry
Elon Musk’s Grok is facing mounting criticism and threats of government action around the world after the artificial intelligence chatbot created sexualized images, including of minors, on the social media platform X in response to user prompts. ... Read full article

Maduro arrives in US to face charges after ouster

The Hill 2026-01-04 03:25:59


                            Maduro arrives in US to face charges after ouster Author: Elliott Davis
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now on U.S. soil after the Trump administration captured and removed him from power. Late on Saturday, Maduro reportedly arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., after being flown into the city by … ... Read full article

Los Angeles Faces Flood Watch as Storms Batter California

Bloomberg 2026-01-04 03:20:07+00:00


                            Los Angeles Faces Flood Watch as Storms Batter California Author: Tamsin McMahon
Los Angeles was bracing for possible flooding Saturday evening as two powerful storms headed toward the city. ... Read full article

US Republicans back Trump on Venezuela amid faint MAGA dissent

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-04 03:12:13


                            US Republicans back Trump on Venezuela amid faint MAGA dissent Author: Ali Harb
Right-wing lawmakers laud US president for seizing Nicolas Maduro, but some decry prospect of another endless war. ... Read full article

Fact-checking Trump following US ‘capture’ of Venezuela’s Maduro

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-04 03:09:11


                            Fact-checking Trump following US ‘capture’ of Venezuela’s Maduro Author: PolitiFact
Republican US president says Washington will ‘run’ Venezuela after US troops seize the country’s leader. ... Read full article

Marco Rubio voices concern that Americans may someday be arrested for social media posts when visiting Europe

Fox News 2026-01-04 03:07:30.629164


                            Marco Rubio voices concern that Americans may someday be arrested for social media posts when visiting Europe Author:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern about European crackdowns on free speech affecting American tourists and social media platforms. ... Read full article

Change the NFL playoff format – neither Bucs nor Panthers deserve home game

USA Today 2026-01-04 02:55:00+00:00


                            Change the NFL playoff format – neither Bucs nor Panthers deserve home game Author: Nate Davis
Despite a losing record, either the Buccaneers or Panthers will end up hosting a game in the NFL playoffs' wild-card round. ... Read full article

Protests Erupt in NYC, Philadelphia Over Maduro Capture

Breitbart News 2026-01-04 02:54:26


                            Protests Erupt in NYC, Philadelphia Over Maduro Capture Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Protests erupted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York City after the U.S. captured Venezuela's socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro. ... Read full article

Panthers, Bucs left to watch, wait for Saints-Falcons and playoff fates

USA Today 2026-01-04 02:31:18+00:00

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Tampa Bay, Carolina players will uncomfortably cheer on their division rivals with their playoff futures on the line Sunday, Jan. 4 ... Read full article

Venezuela VP Rodriguez Granted Temporary Presidential Powers

Bloomberg 2026-01-04 02:07:56+00:00


                            Venezuela VP Rodriguez Granted Temporary Presidential Powers Author:
Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to immediately assume and exercise all presidential powers in an acting capacity. ... Read full article

Venezuelans Celebrate U.S. Arrest of Nicolás Maduro

Breitbart News 2026-01-04 01:59:25


                            Venezuelans Celebrate U.S. Arrest of Nicolás Maduro Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Venezuelans celebrated when it was announced that the United States captured Venezuela's socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro. ... Read full article

What the United States' Takeover of Venezuelan Oil Reserves Could Mean

Breitbart News 2026-01-04 01:37:57


                            What the United States' Takeover of Venezuelan Oil Reserves Could Mean Author: Sean Moran
President Trump said the United States would take over control of Venezuela's oil fields, the largest proven oil reserve on the planet. ... Read full article

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture?

CNN 2026-01-04 01:15:31


                            Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture? Author:
Following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro during a US military operation in Venezuela, the command of the South American country has fallen into the hands of Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. ... Read full article

NBA shuts down Magic guard's signature headband ritual at start of games

Fox News 2026-01-04 01:07:17.9102518


                            NBA shuts down Magic guard's signature headband ritual at start of games Author:
The NBA told Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs to stop wearing his headband around his neck during games and place the headband on his head to begin games. ... Read full article

Audacious Maduro raid relied on months of preparation, surprise strike

The Washington Post 2026-01-04 01:04:05


                            Audacious Maduro raid relied on months of preparation, surprise strike Author: Ellen Nakashima, Alex Horton, Warren P. Strobel, Tara Copp, Dan Lamothe
Under cover of darkness, highly trained Delta Force troops arrived by helicopter and descended into a compound to grab the Venezuelan president and his wife. ... Read full article

Sister warned Bryan Kohberger about 'psycho killer' on the loose before his arrest: 'Be careful'

Fox News 2026-01-04 00:52:25.4414854


                            Sister warned Bryan Kohberger about 'psycho killer' on the loose before his arrest: 'Be careful' Author:
Bryan Kohberger's sister reveals she warned him about a 'psycho killer' after the Idaho murders, not knowing she was speaking to the actual killer. ... Read full article

How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China

BBC News 2026-01-04 00:52:17.5660649


                            How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China Author: BBC News
The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty. ... Read full article

Trump calls Monroe Doctrine the 'Donroe Doctrine' after Venezuela raid

USA Today 2026-01-04 00:47:56+00:00


                            Trump calls Monroe Doctrine the 'Donroe Doctrine' after Venezuela raid Author: Kathryn Palmer
In remarks following the early morning capture of Venezuela's leader and his wife, Trump referred to a nearly 200-year-old foreign policy doctrine. ... Read full article

In Venezuela raid, the specter of U.S. regime change returns to Latin America

The Washington Post 2026-01-04 00:40:25


                            In Venezuela raid, the specter of U.S. regime change returns to Latin America Author: Karen DeYoung, Terrence McCoy
The Maduro raid is a strategic gamble with an unpredictable outcome in a deeply divided region, dramatically altering the security dynamic across South America. ... Read full article

Mayfield and Bucs beat Panthers and hope to win NFC South title

Associated Press 2026-01-04 00:30:42


                            Mayfield and Bucs beat Panthers and hope to win NFC South title Author: Rob Maaddi
The winner of the NFC South will be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Ca… ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: 'America on the warpath' and 'Trump to run Venezuela'

BBC News 2026-01-04 00:22:21.9252891


                            Newspaper headlines: 'America on the warpath' and 'Trump to run Venezuela' Author: BBC News
The US capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro dominates Sunday's papers. ... Read full article

The big obstacles to Trump’s plan for a Venezuelan oil windfall

The Washington Post 2026-01-04 00:05:16


                            The big obstacles to Trump’s plan for a Venezuelan oil windfall Author: Evan Halper, Peter Whoriskey
It would cost billions to update infrastructure. Will the country be stable long enough for the bet to pay off? ... Read full article

Venezuela’s opposition rejoiced at Maduro’s abduction, but Trump doesn’t seem interested in working with them

CNN 2026-01-03 23:50:52


                            Venezuela’s opposition rejoiced at Maduro’s abduction, but Trump doesn’t seem interested in working with them Author: Max Saltman, Alessandra Freitas
In the immediate hours following US forces bombing Caracas and abducting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Venezuela’s beleaguered opposition was ecstatic. ... Read full article

LIVE: Venezuela’s Maduro arrives in New York after ‘capture’

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-03 23:50:46


                            LIVE: Venezuela’s Maduro arrives in New York after ‘capture’ Author: Brian Osgood
The United States has bombed Venezuela and toppled Nicolas Maduro, who was seized and taken to New York. ... Read full article

Visualizing the US assault on Venezuela

CNN 2026-01-03 23:38:02


                            Visualizing the US assault on Venezuela Author: Allegra Goodwin, Isaac Yee, Avery Schmitz, Thomas Bordeaux
A dramatic new phase of President Donald Trump’s showdown with Venezuela started Saturday, when the United States launched a large-scale series of strikes – followed hours later by Trump’s announcement that Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro had been capture… ... Read full article

Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn

Fox News 2026-01-03 23:37:17.4265428


                            Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn Author:
Researchers discover possible weakness in deadly hospital superbug C. auris that could lead to new treatments for the drug-resistant fungal infection. ... Read full article

Analysis | Toppling Maduro is likely to be the easy part for Trump

The Washington Post 2026-01-03 23:30:55.515


                            Analysis | Toppling Maduro is likely to be the easy part for Trump Author: Karen Tumulty
Trump allies point to the capture of Panama’s Noriega in 1990 as a precedent. But Venezuela could turn out to be much more difficult. ... Read full article

Trump says Cuba 'something we'll be talking about' after Maduro ouster

USA Today 2026-01-03 23:30:09+00:00


                            Trump says Cuba 'something we'll be talking about' after Maduro ouster Author: Antonio Fins
The president also reiterated aggressive comments toward Colombia’s leader, who denigrated the Trump administration as a "clan of pedophiles." ... Read full article

CIA sources, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

BBC News 2026-01-03 23:22:22.0664299


                            CIA sources, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro Author: BBC News
An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's compound. ... Read full article

Luann de Lesseps dishes fitness tips at 60 after bikini photos left fans begging for answers

Fox News 2026-01-03 23:07:24.3780701


                            Luann de Lesseps dishes fitness tips at 60 after bikini photos left fans begging for answers Author:
At 60, "Real Housewives of New York" star Luann de Lesseps shares tips on staying fit and confident, from chewing techniques to Mediterranean diet. ... Read full article

America's best coffee isn't in cafes anymore — it's showing up at gas stations

Fox News 2026-01-03 23:07:17.6141263


                            America's best coffee isn't in cafes anymore — it's showing up at gas stations Author:
Quality craft coffee thrives in unexpected places as coffee shops set up inside gas stations across America, creating unique destinations for coffee lovers. ... Read full article

Pro golfer Jhonattan Vegas weighs in after Trump orders ‘large scale strike’ in Venezuela

Fox News 2026-01-03 23:07:14.1907722


                            Pro golfer Jhonattan Vegas weighs in after Trump orders ‘large scale strike’ in Venezuela Author:
President Donald Trump ordered a “large scale strike" in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro, drawing reactions from political figures and the PGA Tour's Jhonattan Vegas. ... Read full article

Trump coins ‘Don-roe Doctrine’ as he explains Venezuela operation

The Hill 2026-01-03 23:06:44


                            Trump coins ‘Don-roe Doctrine’ as he explains Venezuela operation Author: Ryan Mancini
President Trump on Saturday said the operation in Venezuela, which culminated with strikes on the capital and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, were part of what he coined the “Don-roe Doctrine.” Trump said under Maduro, Venezuela hosted “fo… ... Read full article

How the military operation to capture Maduro unfolded

The Washington Post 2026-01-03 23:04:17


                            How the military operation to capture Maduro unfolded Author: Evan Hill, Joyce Sohyun Lee, Alex Horton, Jarrett Ley
Though much remains unknown about the raid, a review of visuals by The Washington Post and an account given by officials identify key moments and locations. ... Read full article

'Only the United States Could Do This': Gen. Caine on Maduro Capture

Breitbart News 2026-01-03 22:38:55


                            'Only the United States Could Do This': Gen. Caine on Maduro Capture Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan “Raizin” Caine provided the most detailed account to date of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela. ... Read full article

Venezuela could define Trump's legacy - and America's place in the world

BBC News 2026-01-03 22:22:24.0400195


                            Venezuela could define Trump's legacy - and America's place in the world Author: BBC News
Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump's America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher. ... Read full article

Maduro, wife to face drug charges, court appearance in coming days

The Washington Post 2026-01-03 22:11:38


                            Maduro, wife to face drug charges, court appearance in coming days Author: Perry Stein, Shayna Jacobs
The Venezuelan leader faces a multi-count indictment in New York. International-law experts question his arrest, but that probably will not affect his trial. ... Read full article

China 'Deeply Shocked' by Maduro Capture Hours After Sending Diplomats to Venezuela

Breitbart News 2026-01-03 22:08:31


                            China 'Deeply Shocked' by Maduro Capture Hours After Sending Diplomats to Venezuela Author: Frances Martel
The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued an incensed statement on Saturday condemning the capture of Nicolás Maduro. ... Read full article

China condemns U.S. strike in Venezuela, hours after top diplomat met with Maduro

The Washington Post 2026-01-03 22:02:42


                            China condemns U.S. strike in Venezuela, hours after top diplomat met with Maduro Author: Cate Cadell
China, a longtime ally of Venezuela, condemned the U.S. strike and capture of President Nicolás Maduro, which came just hours after a high-level diplomatic meeting. ... Read full article

Five key takeaways on Trump’s stunning toppling of Maduro

The Hill 2026-01-03 22:00:00


                            Five key takeaways on Trump’s stunning toppling of Maduro Author: Julia Manchester, Laura Kelly, Rachel Frazin, Rebecca Beitsch, Ella Lee
President Trump sent shockwaves throughout the world when the U.S. successfully carried out an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.   The large scale operation took place in the early hours of Saturday and involved more than 150 U.S. airc… ... Read full article

Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas

CNN 2026-01-03 21:52:42


                            Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas Author: Ray Sanchez
After word spread early Saturday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces in Caracas, jubilant demonstrators sang and danced on streets more than 1,300 miles away in the heart of South Florida’s Venezuelan community. ... Read full article

South Africa vs Cameroon: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time, lineups

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-03 21:50:12


                            South Africa vs Cameroon: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time, lineups Author: Kevin Hand
The tie of the round pits South Africa against Cameroon, with both teams hoping for a tilt at the 2025 AFCON title. ... Read full article

Sam Darnold leads Seattle to NFC West title, No. 1 seed: 49ers vs. Seahawks takeaways

USA Today 2026-01-03 21:21:00+00:00


                            Sam Darnold leads Seattle to NFC West title, No. 1 seed: 49ers vs. Seahawks takeaways Author: Ayrton Ostly, Tom Viera, Jacob Camenker
The Seahawks claimed the No. 1 seed in the NFC after defeating the 49ers in Week 18. USA TODAY Sports provided updates, highlights, stats and more. ... Read full article

Trump: U.S. Oil Companies Will 'Fix' Venezuela's 'Badly Broken' Oil Infrastructure

Breitbart News 2026-01-03 21:16:41


                            Trump: U.S. Oil Companies Will 'Fix' Venezuela's 'Badly Broken' Oil Infrastructure Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Donald Trump announced that United States oil companies will "fix" Venezuela's "badly broken" oil infrastructure after the capture of former dictator Nicolás Maduro. ... Read full article

Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy

Associated Press 2026-01-03 21:09:10


                            Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy Author: Isabel DeBre, Joshua Goodman
Venezuelans are trying to understand who is in charge after the United States announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela's constitution says the vice president should take over, and President Donald Trump says his administration has been in … ... Read full article

Trump says Maduro’s VP is cooperating. She’s demanding Maduro’s release.

The Washington Post 2026-01-03 21:02:00


                            Trump says Maduro’s VP is cooperating. She’s demanding Maduro’s release. Author: Ana Vanessa Herrero, Anthony Faiola, Samantha Schmidt
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would run Venezuela. Delcy Rodríguez, Nicolás Maduro’s vice president, denounced his “illegal kidnapping” as “shameful.” ... Read full article

Crowds celebrate in Florida after US removes Venezuelan president

USA Today 2026-01-03 20:59:31+00:00


                            Crowds celebrate in Florida after US removes Venezuelan president Author: Valentina Palm
A sea of people gathered on Jan. 3 outside of El Arepazo in Doral, Florida, to celebrate the news of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s capture. ... Read full article

‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela

Politico 2026-01-03 20:51:06+00:00


                            ‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela Author: Gregory Svirnovskiy, Samuel Benson
Most would-be Democratic White House hopefuls piled on the president — while his possible Republican successors quickly voiced their support. ... Read full article

Did Jelly Roll take Ozempic? Rapper debunks theory on his weight loss.

USA Today 2026-01-03 20:47:19+00:00


                            Did Jelly Roll take Ozempic? Rapper debunks theory on his weight loss. Author: Anthony Robledo
While the 44-year-old country music star says he has no judgment for celebrities who do use medication for weight loss, he chose a different method. ... Read full article

Who is Maduro’s son, Nicolás Maduro Guerra? What to know

USA Today 2026-01-03 20:16:13+00:00

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Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's son, Nicolás Maduro Guerra, is among those indicted by the Trump administration for drug trafficking. ... Read full article

How the US operation to capture Maduro went down

The Hill 2026-01-03 19:51:54


                            How the US operation to capture Maduro went down Author: Ellen Mitchell, Filip Timotija
At 10:46 p.m. EST on Friday, President Trump pulled the trigger on a plan to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, following months of rising tensions and failed diplomacy.  The mission, known as “Operation Absolute Resolve,” was a culmination of months o… ... Read full article

Venezuela's oil will start 'flowing' to companies, Trump says after attack

USA Today 2026-01-03 19:45:58+00:00


                            Venezuela's oil will start 'flowing' to companies, Trump says after attack Author: Cybele Mayes-Osterman
'We're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be,' President Donald Trump said after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. ... Read full article

US capture of Maduro raises new legal questions

Associated Press 2026-01-03 19:37:38


                            US capture of Maduro raises new legal questions Author: Lisa Mascaro, Joshua Goodman, Ben Finley
Legal questions are being raised about the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuela’s president and U.S. plans to “run” the South American country. Nicolás Maduro was seized in the middle of the night and U.S. officials say he'll face narcoterrorism conspi… ... Read full article

Police hunt two absconding prisoners including convicted murderer

BBC News 2026-01-03 19:22:25.1645784


                            Police hunt two absconding prisoners including convicted murderer Author: BBC News
Avon and Somerset Police has urged the public to call 999 immediately if they see them. ... Read full article

America First? What Trump's startling arrest of Maduro tells us.

USA Today 2026-01-03 19:18:24+00:00


                            America First? What Trump's startling arrest of Maduro tells us. Author: Susan Page
President Trump hasn't withdrawn from the world. He increasingly asserts U.S. interests by rhetoric and force. ... Read full article

US operation in Venezuela disrupts regional travel

Associated Press 2026-01-03 18:42:26


                            US operation in Venezuela disrupts regional travel Author: Matt O'Brien, Josh Funk
The U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has disrupted Caribbean travel. On Saturday, no flights crossed over Venezuela, according to FlightRadar24.com. Major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean … ... Read full article

TRUMP: ‘It’s the Donroe Doctrine Now’ — Monroe Doctrine Frames the U.S. Arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro

Breitbart News 2026-01-03 18:26:43


                            TRUMP: ‘It’s the Donroe Doctrine Now’ — Monroe Doctrine Frames the U.S. Arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro Author: Bob Price
The arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro wasn’t just a takedown — it was the most forceful revival of the Monroe Doctrine in a generation, a blunt reminder that hostile regimes and cartel‑run states in the Western Hemisphere will face consequences. An… ... Read full article

Trump attacked Venezuela and arrested its president. Is that legal?

CNN 2026-01-03 18:21:10


                            Trump attacked Venezuela and arrested its president. Is that legal? Author: Aaron Blake
On November 2, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair that land strikes in Venezuela would require the approval of Congress. She said that if Trump “were to authorize some activity on land, then it’s war, then (we’d need) Congress.” ... Read full article

Venezuelans in the US celebrate ouster of Maduro government in American military strike

Associated Press 2026-01-03 18:14:53


                            Venezuelans in the US celebrate ouster of Maduro government in American military strike Author: Vanessa A. Alvarez, Tim Reynolds, Bruce Schreiner
Revelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the American military attack that toppled Nicolás Maduro’s government. It was a stunning outcome they had longed for but left them wondering … ... Read full article

Trump: U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela Until 'Proper Transition Can Take Place'

Breitbart News 2026-01-03 18:07:18


                            Trump: U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela Until 'Proper Transition Can Take Place' Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Donald Trump announced the United States will "run" Venezuela until the time allows for a "proper transition" hours after American forces captured the country's now-former dictator, Nicolas Maduro. ... Read full article

Trump administration informed Gang of Eight of Venezuela operation after it started

The Hill 2026-01-03 17:11:54


                            Trump administration informed Gang of Eight of Venezuela operation after it started Author: Alexander Bolton
The Trump administration informed the “Gang of Eight,” the top Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate and House and the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Intelligence Committees, of the operation against Venezuelan President Nicolá… ... Read full article

Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro seized

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-03 16:57:15


                            Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro seized Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article

How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

Associated Press 2026-01-03 16:33:53


                            How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro Author: Meg Kinnard, Michelle L. Price
President Donald Trump is laying out some of the details of the U.S. military strike against Venezuela that's led to the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump says Maduro was being “highly guarded” in a presidential palace that was “like a fortress,” althou… ... Read full article

Senate to vote next week to block Trump’s military action against Venezuela

The Hill 2026-01-03 16:30:27


                            Senate to vote next week to block Trump’s military action against Venezuela Author: Alexander Bolton
The Senate will vote next week on a bipartisan war powers resolution to block President Trump from continuing military against Venezuela — a vote that takes on heightened importance after U.S. forces attacked the South American nation and arrested President N… ... Read full article

Trump: We're Making Decision on What's Next for Venezuela, 'We'll Be Involved In It Very Much'

Breitbart News 2026-01-03 15:51:00


                            Trump: We're Making Decision on What's Next for Venezuela, 'We'll Be Involved In It Very Much' Author: Ian Hanchett
On Saturday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends," President Donald Trump stated that we're deciding who will be in power in Venezuela | Clips ... Read full article

What the US strike in Venezuela means for gas prices and the largest proven oil reserve on the planet

CNN 2026-01-03 13:58:16


                            What the US strike in Venezuela means for gas prices and the largest proven oil reserve on the planet Author: David Goldman
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country following a largescale US strike on Caracas, leaving behind uncertainty for the country – and its massive oil reserves. ... Read full article

European security advisors discuss peace proposals in Kyiv ahead of leaders' summit

Associated Press 2026-01-03 13:21:25


                            European security advisors discuss peace proposals in Kyiv ahead of leaders' summit Author: Volodymyr Yurchuk
European national security advisors have arrived in Kyiv to discuss peace proposals as a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies. The discussions, which took place on Saturday, precede a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zel… ... Read full article

Maduro indicted on narco-terrorism charges after capture

The Hill 2026-01-03 13:18:21


                            Maduro indicted on narco-terrorism charges after capture Author: Ian Swanson, Rebecca Beitsch
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Saturday said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had both been indicted in narco-terrorism charges following military strikes in Venezuela. Bondi’s statement came after President Trump announced the c… ... Read full article

Democrats rip Trump administration for ‘illegal’ strikes on Venezuela

The Hill 2026-01-03 12:58:30


                            Democrats rip Trump administration for ‘illegal’ strikes on Venezuela Author: Steff Danielle Thomas
Democratic lawmakers lambasted the administration early Saturday after President Trump announced U.S. personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, flew them of the South American nation and carried out a “large scale” stri… ... Read full article

Russia harshly criticizes US attack on Venezuela, capture of Maduro

The Hill 2026-01-03 12:55:43


                            Russia harshly criticizes US attack on Venezuela, capture of Maduro Author: Ian Swanson
Russia is offering stark criticism of the U.S. military attack on Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. In response, Russia called for a full meeting of the United Nations Security Council. “This morning, the United States carr… ... Read full article

A month before their 5-year anniversary, an Ohio couple was killed in the home where they exchanged vows. Here’s what we know

CNN 2026-01-03 12:00:59


                            A month before their 5-year anniversary, an Ohio couple was killed in the home where they exchanged vows. Here’s what we know Author: Emma Tucker
Just one month before their fifth wedding anniversary, the same setting where an Ohio couple began their life together became the site of unspeakable tragedy. ... Read full article

Aspirin, CT scans and sleep: Five questions raised by Trump’s new disclosures on his health

CNN 2026-01-03 11:00:59


                            Aspirin, CT scans and sleep: Five questions raised by Trump’s new disclosures on his health Author: Sarah Owermohle, Jacqueline Howard
President Donald Trump wants to tamp down on public debates about his health. ... Read full article

Nicolas Maduro arrives in New York after capture, arraignment expected Monday

Fox News 2026-01-03 10:38:06


                            Nicolas Maduro arrives in New York after capture, arraignment expected Monday Author: Rachel Wolf
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military carried out a "large-scale strike" in Venezuela early Saturday morning and took Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife into custody. ... Read full article

Trump: Maduro 'Captured and Flown Out Of' Venezuela

Breitbart News 2026-01-03 10:28:27


                            Trump: Maduro 'Captured and Flown Out Of' Venezuela Author: Christian K. Caruzo
President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been “captured and flown out of the country” ... Read full article

Trump says Maduro captured, flown out as US military conducts ‘large scale’ strike

The Hill 2026-01-03 10:21:14


                            Trump says Maduro captured, flown out as US military conducts ‘large scale’ strike Author: Filip Timotija
President Trump said that United States personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who were flown out of the country as the U.S. military carried out “large scale” strike inside the nation in the early morning hours on Saturday, an o… ... Read full article

At least 10 dead in Iran protests

Associated Press 2026-01-03 07:59:59


                            At least 10 dead in Iran protests Author: Jon Gambrell
Authorities in Iran report that violence surrounding protests over the country's struggling economy has killed two more people, raising the death toll to at least 10. The protests, now a week old, are the largest since 2022. U.S. President Donald Trump warned… ... Read full article

Maduro brought to US to face charges as Trump vows to ‘run’ Venezuela and take control of oil reserves

CNN 2026-01-03 07:33:25


                            Maduro brought to US to face charges as Trump vows to ‘run’ Venezuela and take control of oil reserves Author:
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and flown out of Venezuela after the US carried out a large scale strike, US President Donald Trump announced. Follow for live updates. ... Read full article

Live updates: Explosions and aircraft heard over Venezuelan capital

The Washington Post 2026-01-03 07:06:55


                            Live updates: Explosions and aircraft heard over Venezuelan capital Author: Ana Vanessa Herrero, Samantha Schmidt, María Luisa Paúl, Frances Vinall, Amaya Verde
Explosions were heard and smoke could be seen rising in multiple locations across Caracas in the early Saturday. It was not immediately clear what caused the blasts. ... Read full article

Families face unbearable wait as six injured still unidentified in Swiss bar fire

Associated Press 2026-01-03 04:55:15


                            Families face unbearable wait as six injured still unidentified in Swiss bar fire Author: John Leicester, Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio
A fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has left families desperate for news about missing loved ones. The early Thursday blaze killed 40 people and injured 119, with 113 victims identified. Six injured remain unidentified, offering hope to some famili… ... Read full article

Trump’s super PAC enters the midterms with $300 million in the bank

Politico 2026-01-02 21:05:11+00:00


                            Trump’s super PAC enters the midterms with $300 million in the bank Author: Aaron Pellish
MAGA Inc. reported raking in over $100 million in the second half of the year, adding to Trump’s substantial war chest heading into the midterms. ... Read full article

Watch CNN live online | CNN

CNN 2026-01-02 01:07:34.3013188


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Watch CNN live online with CNN All Access. For 24-7 news, find CNN All Access on CNN.com and in the CNN app. ... Read full article

Democrats spy rare opening in rural America

Politico 2025-12-27 15:00:00+00:00


                            Democrats spy rare opening in rural America Author: Marcia Brown, Samuel Benson, Rachel Shin
President Donald Trump's unpopular tariff and health care decisions have created an opportunity for the Democratic Party to court a GOP-loyal bloc. ... Read full article

The top 5 interview moments of 2025 | The Conversation

Politico 2025-12-26 04:55:00+00:00


                            The top 5 interview moments of 2025 | The Conversation Author:
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