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Int'l Herald TribuneJan 04, 2026
Trump Plunges the U.S. Into a New Era of Risk in Venezuela
President Trump opened a new chapter in American nation building as he declared that the United States had toppled Venezuela's leader and would "run" the country for an indefinite period.

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Former vice president Kamala Harris called President Donald Trump's operation in Venezuela "unlawful and unwise," saying... (Washington Post World News)

Washington Post World NewsJan 04, 2026
Live updates: Maduro held in New York as Trump says U.S. will temporarily ‘run' Venezuela
U.S. commandos captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a surprise predawn raid. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was then sworn in as interim president.

NPR Topics: NewsJan 04, 2026
Trump wants U.S. oil companies in Venezuela. Here's what to know
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 04, 2026
This Is What Venezuelans Really Want
We have long faced a brutal paradox: an absent yet omnipotent state.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 04, 2026
Inside Mamdani's Decision to Revoke Executive Orders That Backed Israel
Mr. Mamdani, a staunch critic of Israel and its treatment of Palestinians, knew he would not extend the orders, but he had to decide how and when he would rescind them.

BBC Front PageJan 04, 2026
'I want to dominate' - Littler takes another step towards greatness
After winning a second world title, 18-year-old Luke Littler says he wants "to dominate everything" - so what's next for the darting phenomenon as he chases greatness?

NYTimes GlobalJan 04, 2026
The U.S. Indictment of Maduro Cites Cocaine Smuggling. Venezuela's Role in the Trade Is Believed to Be Modest.
Experts have said that Venezuela is not a major drug producer but a minor cocaine transit country, with most of the cocaine flowing through it headed to Europe.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 04, 2026
Sheff Utd & Pompey fixtures among EFL games off
Two of Sunday's Championship matches are postponed because of frozen pitches, with a number of others called off elsewhere in the EFL.

BBC Front PageJan 04, 2026
Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution?
The prime minister discusses Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.

Washington Post World NewsJan 04, 2026
Many killed in Swiss fire were teenagers, authorities say
Police investigating a ferocious New Year's fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, said they had identified most of the dead, some as young as 14 and 15.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 04, 2026
Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change
Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it "has now become an ideological statement".

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 04, 2026
The 'happy little town' left reeling from sea deaths
Two people are dead and a third is missing after getting into difficulty in the sea at Withernsea.

BBC Front PageJan 04, 2026
Police identify 16 more victims of Swiss bar fire
A criminal investigation has been launched into the fire, with families now facing an agonising wait to identify missing loved ones.

BBC Front PageJan 04, 2026
'I'll be PM this time next year,' Starmer tells BBC
The prime minister tells BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that May's upcoming elections will not be a "referendum" on his government.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 04, 2026
Anthony Joshua posts first picture since fatal crash in poignant tribute
Anthony Joshua posts on social media for the first time since he was injured in a car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.

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Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, the Talk of Athens (NYTimes Global)
Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy (NPR Topics: News)
MSNBC Int'l NewsJan 03, 2026
A CIA team, steel doors and a fateful phone call: How the U.S. captured Maduro in Venezuela
President Donald Trump gave the Venezuelan leader one last chance to step down, telling Nicolás Maduro in a private call that he had to go.
Many Cubans worry about their own future following Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces (MSNBC Int'l News)

MSNBC Int'l NewsJan 03, 2026
Sen. Ruben Gallego calls Venezuela strikes 'illegal'
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., told NBC News that the U.S. strikes on Venezuela during an operation to capture the country's leader Nicolás Maduro were "illegal." Gallego, a combat veteran who served in Iraq, said that he plans to help force a vote on a war powers resolution that would block President Donald Trump's actions in the country.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJan 03, 2026
Trump administration signals other countries could be targeted after Venezuela operation
The Trump administration signaled other countries could be targeted after the massive military action in Venezuela. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports from Colombia.

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How the military operation to capture Maduro unfolded (Washington Post World News)

NPR Topics: NewsJan 03, 2026
What to know about the U.S. strikes in Venezuela — and the fallout
President Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela, following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. But many questions remain about what's next.

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Trump strikes Venezuela, captures the President, says the US will take over (BBC Front Page)

BBC Front PageJan 03, 2026
Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro
An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 03, 2026
Is It Legal for U.S. to ‘Run' Venezuela After Maduro's Capture? Here's What to Know.
The operation revives disputes over the legality of the 1989 Panama intervention, enhanced by President Trump's vow to "run" Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro's formal status as president.

ABC NewsJan 03, 2026
Venezuela live updates: Photos show handcuffed Maduro escorted by DEA administrator
The president of Venezuela was taken by American forces and transported to the U.S. Saturday to face federal drug charges.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 03, 2026
'A long road ahead': Venezuelans react to Maduro's arrest with hope and worry
Caracas residents worry about what comes after US intervention in their country amid a tense political climate.

Washington Post World NewsJan 03, 2026
China condemns U.S. strike in Venezuela, hours after diplomat met with Maduro
China, a longtime ally of Venezuela, condemned the U.S. strike and capture of President Nicolás Maduro, which came hours after a high-level diplomatic meeting.

CNBC World NewsJan 03, 2026
Watch Trump's full comments following the U.S. strike against Venezuela
President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak Saturday morning following a stunning, large-scale attack on Venezuela overnight.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJan 03, 2026
U.S. military captures Venezuela's Maduro after criminal indictment
The U.S. military carried out a daring secret mission to capture Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro after a federal grand jury indicted him for narco-trafficking. President Trump said the U.S. will run Venezuela during a transition period. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.

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Travel chaos following U.S. military action in Venezuela (MSNBC Int'l News)

NYTimes GlobalJan 03, 2026
Inside ‘Operation Absolute Resolve,' the U.S. Effort to Capture Maduro
The tactically precise operation successfully extracted Mr. Maduro with no loss of American life, a result heralded by President Trump amid larger questions about the legality and rationale for the U.S. actions in Venezuela.

BBC Front PageJan 03, 2026
Littler masterclass seals back-to-back world titles
Luke Littler produces a stunning display to thrash Gian van Veen 7-1 and win the PDC World Championship for the second year running.

NPR Topics: NewsJan 03, 2026
Maduro's ouster on drug charges comes as Trump lets others free
The military removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on US drug charges comes after Trump has freed other figures connected to narcotics trafficking.

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What are the charges against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro? (NPR Topics: News)

BBC Front PageJan 03, 2026
'Deeply shocked': World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
Leaders from around the world have responded with mixed reactions after a large-scale strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture by the US.

NPR Headline NewsJan 03, 2026
Top House Democrat on what Congress should do next after Venezuela operation
U.S. Representative Adam Smith weighs in on the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela.

BBC Front PageJan 03, 2026
Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela and 'fix oil infrastructure'
The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJan 03, 2026
Tears, relief and questions about what comes next: Venezuelans in U.S. celebrate Maduro capture
The news elicited a spontaneous celebration in Doral, the city in Florida with the highest concentration of Venezuelans in the U.S.

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Maduro is out but what comes next for Venezuelans remains unclear (FT.com - Comment & Analysis)

ABC NewsJan 03, 2026
WATCH: Trump says U.S. is 'going to the run the country' after capture of Maduro
"We can't take a chance that somebody else takes over Venezuela that doesn't have the good of the Venezuelan people in mind," Trump said.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 03, 2026
An ‘Avoidable Tragedy': The Hazards That Led to the Swiss Fire Disaster
The fire that killed at least 40 people in a Swiss bar on New Year's Day was made more likely by apparent flaws in the site's design and management, experts say.

NPR Headline NewsJan 03, 2026
Former US Ambassador to Venezuela reacts to U.S. operation to seize Nicolas Maduro


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Venezuela's government rejects U.S. claims as Caracas shows loyalty to Maduro (NPR Headline News)
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Trump Celebrates Capture of Nicolas Maduro in New York Times Phone Interview (Int'l Herald Tribune)
Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister (BBC Front Page)
NYTimes GlobalJan 02, 2026
Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won't Host Gala
The Washington National Opera said the "Wicked" composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 02, 2026
Israeli Government Accuses Mamdani of Antisemitism Over Canceled Orders
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York canceled executive orders issued by his predecessor that had barred city agencies from boycotting Israel and defined some criticism of Israel as antisemitic.
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