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Explosions and smoke at La Guaira port

January 3, 2026 - 23:59
Venezuela has declared a national emergency, denouncing "extremely serious military aggression"
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Trump's move to topple Maduro is fraught with risk - what happens next is unclear

January 3, 2026 - 23:41
Will the US push for elections or will it try to depose more members of the government, asks the BBC's Ione Wells.
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Craig the beer-ambassador elephant dies aged 54

January 3, 2026 - 20:48
The peace-loving pachyderm and lager promoter was an icon of successful conservation, say officials.
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What we know about US strikes on Venezuela

January 3, 2026 - 20:03
Explosions have rocked capital Caracas as the US says it captured Venezuela's President Nicola Maduro.
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Police identify first four victims of Swiss ski resort fire

January 3, 2026 - 19:47
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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More than 100 shelter overnight in Japan shrine due to heavy snow

January 3, 2026 - 19:18
Visitors of the Mitsumine Shrine spent the night there after roads around it were shut off.
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More than 100 shelter overnight in Japan shrine due to heavy snow

January 3, 2026 - 19:18
Visitors of the Mitsumine Shrine spent the night there after roads around it were shut off.
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Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

January 3, 2026 - 19:02
Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time.
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'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news

January 3, 2026 - 18:02
Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.
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Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico

January 3, 2026 - 16:06
The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.
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Watch: Over 100 firefighters on the scene of Denver blaze

January 3, 2026 - 14:38
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation.
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Trump threat to intervene over protests 'reckless', says Iran foreign minister

January 3, 2026 - 14:16
Trump warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue".
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Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say

January 3, 2026 - 14:13
Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.
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Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two, including child, say Ukraine authorities

January 3, 2026 - 14:13
Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.
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Saudi Arabia calls for Yemeni factions to attend 'dialogue' in Riyadh

January 3, 2026 - 13:16
It comes after clashes and an independence bid in southern Yemen bring Saudi and UAE-backed forces into confrontation.
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Saudi Arabia calls for Yemeni factions to attend 'dialogue' in Riyadh

January 3, 2026 - 13:16
It comes after clashes and an independence bid in southern Yemen bring Saudi and UAE-backed forces into confrontation.
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Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

January 3, 2026 - 09:46
Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?
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Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico

January 3, 2026 - 09:44
The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.
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The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India

January 3, 2026 - 09:12
Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025.
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'Somewhere to put worker bees': Why Canada's micro-condos are losing their appeal

January 3, 2026 - 09:05
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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