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Saturday, January 03, 2026 7:38 AM ET

BBC News - World

What we know about Maduro's capture -- Explosions were seen in capital Caracas as President Nicolas Maduro was detained by the US. -- Just now

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LIVE - US launches 'large-scale strike' on Venezuela and captures President Maduro, Trump says - The US president says Maduro and his wife have been "flown out of the country", as Venezuela declares a national emergency.

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Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say -- Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.

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More than 100 shelter overnight in Japan shrine due to heavy snow -- Visitors of the Mitsumine Shrine spent the night there after roads around it were shut off.

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Police identify first four victims of Swiss ski resort fire -- Bodies of two Swiss women aged 21 and 16, and two Swiss men aged 18 and 16 have been returned to their families.

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Swiss bar fire likely started by sparklers on champagne bottles -- The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.

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Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister -- The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".

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Craig the beer-ambassador elephant dies aged 54 -- The peace-loving pachyderm and lager promoter was an icon of successful conservation, say officials.

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Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office after corruption row -- Kyrylo Budanov has led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.

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Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico -- The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.

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Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two -- The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

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US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports -- The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

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'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news -- Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.

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Saudi Arabia calls for Yemeni factions to attend 'dialogue' in Riyadh -- It comes after clashes and an independence bid in southern Yemen bring Saudi and UAE-backed forces into confrontation.

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'Somewhere to put worker bees': Why Canada's micro-condos are losing their appeal -- The condo market in Canada's biggest cities is undergoing a historic crash, with smaller units losing their value faster than any others.

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The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India -- Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025.

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Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani -- Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

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Watch: Over 100 firefighters on the scene of Denver blaze -- No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation.

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during news conference -- The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.

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Sailors saved from going over edge of huge dam -- According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam

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Watch: Moment 400-pound runaway prop injures Disney employee -- The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones

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What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg -- The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.

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Teenager who studied in UK missing after Swiss bar fire -- Charlotte Niddam previously attended schools in Hertfordshire and London.

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