Friday, January 02, 2026 3:26 PM ET
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Angelina Jolie meets Palestinian refugees, aid workers at Rafah crossing -- The Rafah border crossing was set to reopen under the ceasefire in effect in Gaza since October, but has so far remained closed.4 hours ago
Maduro says Venezuela open to U.S. talks on drug trafficking -- In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.5 hours ago
"Like a horror movie": Survivors, witnesses describe Swiss ski resort fire -- As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.6 hours ago
Venus Williams gets wild card for Australian Open at age 45 -- Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.7 hours ago
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims -- Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.5 hours ago
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue" -- As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."11 hours ago
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily" -- Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure." -- Jan 11 hour ago
At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy -- The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.1 day ago
Pope starts 2026 with prayer for countries "bloodied by conflict" -- Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza. -- Jan 15 hours ago
Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's -- Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.1 day ago
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship -- George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said. -- Dec 31, 202516 hours ago
British boxer Anthony Joshua released from hospital after crash in Nigeria -- The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday. -- Dec 31, 202520 hours ago
Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in recent boat strikes, U.S. military says -- Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command. -- Dec 31, 202519 hours ago
U.S. sanctions 4 firms, oil tankers with ties to Venezuela -- The latest wave of sanctions targets oil traders and vessels that are helping prop up President Nicolas Maduro's regime, the Treasury Department said. -- Dec 31, 202523 hours ago