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Dramatic images show Venezuela’s seized president Nicolás Maduro being transferred from an armoured vehicle to a helicopter in New York.A handcuffed Maduro can be seen with his wife, Cilia Flores, as they are escorted by officers.The pair are charged with various drugs and weapons offences and are expected to appear in court later this afternoon. Source link

All 116 people injured in a bar fire at a Swiss ski resort have now been identified, officials have said.Forty people were killed when a fire tore through a busy venue in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve, with victims’ age ranging from 14 to 39 years old.While the dead had all previously been identified, work had been ongoing to establish who the injured are, some of whom remain in a critical condition. Swiss police confirmed on Monday that 83 people remained in hospital, with the injured including at least 12 nationalities.Most of the injured suffered severe burns, which in some…

The Cuban government says 32 of its nationals were killed during the US operation to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.It described the dead as members of its armed forces and intelligence agencies were killed “in combat actions”, declaring two days of national mourning. The armed forces added the Cubans “fell, after fierce resistance, in direct combat against the attackers or as a result of bombardments of installations”Cuba, a long-standing ally of Venezuela, has for years supplied Maduro with his personal security detail and has personnel throughout the Venezuelan military.Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the country had been providing protection to…

President Gustavo Petro said that he had asked the Colombian people to defend him “against any illegitimate violent act.” His defense minister emphasized that security cooperation with Washington continued. Source link

The Security Council meets in emergency session in New York at the top of the hour to address the US rendition of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, a move that has sent shockwaves through the region and beyond with the UN Secretary-General declaring that a “dangerous precedent” has been set. At stake are core principles of international law, sovereignty and the Council’s authority to respond to sudden escalations that risk regional instability. Follow the historic meeting live below from the UN Meetings Coverage team, and UN News app users can click here. Source link

Police vehicles and repair equipment at the scene to help repair damaged electricity cables at a bridge leading to the Lichterfelde power plant over Teltow Canal following an arson attack on January 4, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.Omer Messinger | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesA suspected arson attack has left tens of thousands of homes and businesses in Germany’s capital without electricity in near-freezing temperatures. A fire in southwest Berlin on Saturday prompted a major power outage, with around 45,000 households and 2,200 commercial entities across four districts affected, according to grid operator Stromnetz Berlin. The cause was identified as…

A Paris criminal court on January 5 convicted 10 people in a case involving online posts and videos that claimed France’s first lady Brigitte Macron was born male. The court ruled that the content amounted to cyberbullying under French law.According to the judgment, the defendants shared and amplified false claims about Brigitte Macron’s identity across social media platforms between 2021 and 2024. Sentences ranged from mandatory cyberbullying awareness courses and suspended prison terms to custodial sentences of up to eight months. One defendant received a six-month jail term that may be served under alternative detention arrangements. Brigitte Macron Gender Row…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Artificial intelligence chatbots are quickly becoming part of our daily lives. Many of us turn to them for ideas, advice or conversation. For most, that interaction feels harmless. However, mental health experts now warn that for a small group of vulnerable people, long and emotionally charged conversations with AI may worsen delusions or psychotic symptoms.Doctors stress this does not mean chatbots cause psychosis. Instead, growing evidence suggests that AI tools can reinforce distorted beliefs among individuals already at risk. That possibility has prompted new research and clinical warnings from psychiatrists. Some of…

The Danish prime minister told President Trump to back down after he repeated his threat to acquire Greenland in the wake of the U.S. military raid in Venezuela. Source link

Mr. Ahn, who made his onscreen debut as a 5-year-old, appeared in more than 180 films. President Lee Jae-myung said he “left a great footprint in Korean film history.” Source link

Beijing has lent billions to Caracas in recent decades, and the fate of money it is owed is in question after the ouster of Venezuela’s leader. Source link

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President Trump’s comments about Greenland, Colombia and Cuba offered a glimpse of how emboldened he feels after the quick capture of Nicolás Maduro. Source link

The capture of Nicolás Maduro is a devastating blow to the alliance between Venezuela and Cuba. Many wonder if the island nation will be targeted next. Source link

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) and Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gil shake hands before their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on May 12, 2025.FLORENCE LO / POOL / AFPBEIJING — Even as China eyes new opportunities to build global influence in the wake of the U.S. attack on Venezuela, Beijing’s immediate priority is protecting its economic interests, analysts said.China reacted swiftly to the military strike on Saturday night, expressing shock and condemnation. Beijing subsequently called on the U.S. to release the ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and urged Washington to resolve the crisis…

The Chevron logo is seen at a gas station on July 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesShares of U.S. oil companies soared in premarket trade on Monday, as investors scrutinize the fallout from the Trump administration’s surprise military operation in Venezuela.Chevron shares rose 6.5% at 9:22 a.m. London time (4:22 a.m. ET), with Exxon Mobil up 3.2% and oilfield services giant SLB climbing more than 8%.This is a developing story. Please refresh for updates. Source link

Defense stocks in Europe and Asia surged on Monday as investors assessed how the dramatic overthrow of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro could herald a significant geopolitical shift that will boost the rearmament trade in the long run.Rheinmetall, Germany’s largest arms manufacturer, gained over 7% in early trade, while military technology and surveillance specialist Hensoldt advanced almost 7%. Italy’s Leonardo rose 5.8%, while German counterpart Renk added 5.8%.Swedish fighter jet maker Saab was up almost 5%.Earlier, Japan’s IHI Corp led Asian defense stocks’ gains, advancing almost 10%, followed closely by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which rose 9.2%. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, meanwhile, was…

This aerial view shows icebergs floating in the waters beaten down by the sun with buildings in the background off Nuuk, Greenland, on March 11, 2025, on the day of Greenland, the autonomous Danish territory, legislative elections. Odd Andersen | Afp | Getty ImagesDenmark is in “full crisis mode” after U.S. President Donald Trump once again set his sights on Greenland, following the strike on Venezuela.”We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security and Denmark is not going to be able to do it, I can tell you,” Trump said Sunday on Air Force One, echoing similar remarks made…

The ships are using deceptive tactics as part of a seemingly coordinated attempt to bypass American naval forces in the region. Source link

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) and China’s President Xi Jinping wave during a meeting in Miraflores Presidential Palace, in Caracas on July 20, 2014.Leo Ramirez | Afp | Getty ImagesThe ancient Greek historian Thucydides once wrote that “the strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must.” On Jan. 3, the United States appeared to echo that maxim when it launched strikes on Venezuela and, in a lightning raid, arrested President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.The couple was flown to New York to face drug and terrorism charges, drawing sharp criticism from foreign governments about the legality…

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez struck a more diplomatic tone than she had on Saturday, inviting the United States to “work together on a cooperative agenda.” Source link

A small town set amid a smattering of baobab trees is grappling with the aftermath of a bombing ordered by President Trump. Source link

President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the casualties were from Cuba’s armed forces or interior ministry. The country is a longstanding ally of Venezuela. Source link

On Air Force One, President Trump threatened Colombia and its president, described Cuba as “ready to fall” and reasserted his desire to acquire Greenland. Source link