Leaders around the world have responded with a mixture of condemnation, concern, and support following the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a large-scale military operation on Saturday. The strike, which also detained Maduro’s wife, has sparked intense debate over sovereignty, international law, and geopolitical stability. Maduro and his wife were flown to

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declined to comment on whether the recent US military operation in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, may have violated international law. Speaking to the BBC on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Starmer emphasized that the UK had no involvement in the strikes and that

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As the smoke and tension settle in Caracas, Venezuelans are reacting with a mix of hope, fear, and uncertainty following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces. The dramatic development has ignited celebrations in some neighborhoods and protests in others, highlighting the deep divisions within the country. On Saturday, after a night rocked

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In a coordinated military operation, the United Kingdom and France carried out a precision airstrike on an underground Islamic State (IS) arms and explosives facility in Syria. According to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), the operation targeted a bunker located in the mountainous region north of Palmyra, an ancient Syrian city known for its

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Kyiv, Ukraine – January 2, 2026: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR), as his new chief of staff. The announcement comes as Ukraine and the United States reportedly finalize a 20-point plan aimed at ending Russia’s war, now entering its fourth year. “Ukraine needs greater

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Islamabad, Pakistan – January 2, 2026: An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has sentenced several journalists and social media commentators to life imprisonment for allegedly inciting violence during the nationwide unrest following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in May 2023. The verdict, handed down in absentia, has sparked international concern over press freedom

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Ogun State, Nigeria – January 2, 2026: Nigerian police have charged the driver of a car carrying British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua with reckless and dangerous driving following a tragic crash that killed two men and left Joshua with minor injuries. The accident occurred on December 29, 2025, on a busy highway linking Lagos and

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Crans-Montana, Switzerland – January 2, 2026: Investigators in Switzerland say a tragic New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana may have been triggered by sparklers attached to champagne bottles. The devastating blaze claimed the lives of at least 40 people and injured more than 110 others, leaving

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Mint Hill, North Carolina – January 2, 2026: Federal authorities have arrested an 18-year-old U.S. citizen accused of planning a terrorist attack inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Mint Hill, a suburban town near Charlotte, North Carolina. The arrest, which took place on New Year’s Eve, prevented a potential

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