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US bombs Caracas, captures Venezuela president

President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country.

Radio France Internationale

US capture of Maduro rests on criminal case - Roll Call

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife will face criminal charges in the United States after a military raid to secure his arrest.

Roll Call

Photos show residents evacuating after explosions in Caracas, Venezuela

The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington.

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Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured in 'large scale' US strike

President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country.

Radio France Internationale

Trump says US 'will run' Venezuela until 'safe' transition

In a surprise attack overnight on Saturday, the United States launched strikes against Venezuelan capital Caracas and other cities. US President Donald Trump stated that Nicolas Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the country". Follow for live updates.

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The Latest: US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife

The United States has launched a large-scale strike on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife

The Independent UK

Here’s How Many Americans Could Retire Comfortably With Elon Musk’s Net Worth

What if Musk shared the wealth and agreed to fund the United States' retirement system-who would get how much?

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Venezuela shaken by series of explosions in capital Caracas

Venezuela was shaken early on Saturday (January 3) as multiple explosions rocked its capital, Caracas, amid soaring tensions with the United States.

The Independent UK

Explosions Rock Caracas Venezuela Tonight as Government Blames US Military Action

Tonight in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, residents reported a series of loud explosions and sightings of low-flying aircraft around 2 a.m. local time, triggering power outages and smoke rising over key military installations such as La Carlota Air Base and the Fuerte Tiuna military complex.

Latin Times

An Arrested MAGA Individual Just Threatened a Judge by Saying He Would Call for Donald Trump

Ever since Donald Trump became the President of the United States for a second term this year, there has been a significant surge in confidence among the MAGA supporters who believe he represents them. Almost all of them think that they can act without the fear of consequences, as their…

The Mary Sue

The President of the United States Can’t Tell a Falcon From a Bald Eagle, but Hey, He Aced His Cognitive Tests

On Dec. 30, President Donald Trump logged onto Truth Social with a familiar sense of confidence and a loose relationship with facts. He declared windmills a bald eagle enemy and attached an image of a dead bird for emphasis. But that bird wasn’t a bald eagle, and the image wasn’t…

The Mary Sue

Cyprus’s EU presidency: seeking resilience in a new world order

Cyprus has assumed the presidency of the European Council at a volatile time for Europe, as international peace efforts struggle to end the war in Ukraine, the United States shifts its loyalties and economic headwinds weigh on spending priorities. RFI asked Fiona Mullen, director of Nicosia-based think tank Sapientia Economics,…

Radio France Internationale

New Year's Immigration Restrictions Take Effect, Including Travel Ban on 7 Countries

Under new orders, individuals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Syria are barred from entering the United States

Latin Times

Critics Choice Awards 2026: Nominees, Where and When to Watch, and Everything You Need to Know

The Critics' Choice Awards 2026 are around the corner. For anyone who wants an early snapshot of what will dominate the film and television awards season, this ceremony is essential viewing. Voted on by professional critics from the United States and Canada, the Critics' Choice Awards have become a key…

Latin Times

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The Independent UK

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, according to President Nicolás Maduro

Reason

3 Areas Where the Courts Pushed Back Against Trump's Attempts To Avoid Judicial Review in 2025

The president asserted broad powers to deport people, impose tariffs, and deploy the National Guard based on his own unilateral determinations.

The Mary Sue

Yikes! Billionaire Donald Trump is scamming his subjects and selling them refurbished Samsungs and iPhones

In addition to serving as the President of the United States, Donald Trump is involved in various business ventures. One of these is Trump Mobile, a company that offers mobile phones at relatively subsidised rates. However, the same has recently become embroiled in significant controversy.

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‘Nothing worries me’: Trump dismisses Chinese navy encircling Taiwan, apparently not his problem

Looks like Taiwan is set for an interesting year...

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Trump’s approach to Africa: more trade deals, less democracy and human rights

From Christmas strikes in Nigeria to peace deals and talks of trade, the US president’s diplomatic approach to the continent has been all over the place

Latin Times

12 Latin Artist Tours That Will Make History in 2026

Prince Royce and Romeo Santos joined forces in late 2025 to release a collaborative album and announce a tour for the coming months, but they aren't the only Latin music giants hitting stages in 2026. Bad Bunny and Shakira will continue to dominate with their tours, which extend beyond Latin…

The Independent UK

A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around

By most measures, 2025 was a rough year for those who care about freedom of the press

The Independent UK

Judge says top DOJ officials pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he fought deportation error

Federal judge says there may have been an ‘improper motivation’ to bring charges after Salvadoran immigrant sued for his return

The Independent UK

US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals

The United States and Ivory Coast have signed a health deal that would require the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector

Reason

Is the President Subject to the Posse Comitatus Act?

An issue left unresolved in Trump v. Illinois.

Latin Times

U.S. Sanctions Iranian-Venezuelan Drone Network as Pressure on Maduro Deepens

The United States on Tuesday imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian and Venezuelan individuals and companies accused of facilitating the transfer of military technology between Tehran and Caracas.

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