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An avoidable tragedy: How safety lapses turned a Swiss New Year’s party deadly
Fire experts say a combination of pyrotechnics, flammable materials and poor escape routes helped turn a crowded bar in Switzerland into a fatal trap.
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Watch | US releases handcuffed ‘perp-walk’ video of Venezuelan president Maduro
According to CNN, Maduro is set to be transferred to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York City.
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Explained: Was Maduro’s capture legal, and can Trump lawfully 'run' Venezuela?
The Trump administration has not released a formal legal justification for either the capture itself or the broader claim of administrative control.
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Venezuela SC appoints Delcy Rodríguez acting president a day after US attack kills 40
The court said Rodríguez would take over “the office of President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela” to ensure administrative continuity and safeguard national defence during Maduro’s absence
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Pakistan: Woman and lover strangle three children after giving sleeping pills
In Gujrat, Pakistan, a mother and her lover allegedly killed her three children aged three to seven using sleeping pills and strangulation, then burned and buried the bodies, police said.
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‘We burnt him alive’: Bangladesh student leader boasts of lynching Hindu cop
A viral video has triggered outrage in Bangladesh after a youth leader boasted about killing a Hindu police officer during the July 2024 unrest and issued threats against police officials.
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Trump opens Venezuela’s oil to US companies after military operation
President Donald Trump says US oil companies will enter Venezuela after a military operation, pledging billions in investment to fix broken infrastructure while warning Washington is ready for further, larger strikes if needed.
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US will run Venezuela until ‘safe, proper and judicious transition’, says Trump
President Donald Trump says the US will run Venezuela after an overnight military operation in Caracas, claiming Maduro’s forces were neutralised and that he and his wife now face American justice.
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US Congressman Ro Khanna questions Trump’s Venezuela strike: ‘What if Putin captures Zelenskyy?’
Congressman Ro Khanna criticised Donald Trump’s military strike on Venezuela, calling it a betrayal of the MAGA base, while Trump praised the operation’s professionalism and confirmed Maduro faces Narco-Terrorism charges.
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China condemns U.S. strikes on Venezuela, calls action 'blatant use of force'
China strongly condemned the U.S. military strikes on Venezuela, calling them a “blatant use of force” that violates international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty, urging Washington to respect the UN Charter.
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From Guatemala to Venezuela: A history of US interventions in Latin America
The United States has a long history of military interventions in Latin America, from Cold War coups in Guatemala and Cuba to supporting dictatorships, culminating in the recent attack and claimed capture of Maduro.
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US attacks Venezuela: Key facts and developments
The United States carried out airstrikes across Venezuela on Saturday, claiming the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Targets included military bases, with global allies condemning the operation.
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Maduro to face ‘full wrath of American justice’, says US attorney general Bondi
The Trump administration says captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife will face US courts on drug and terrorism charges, with Attorney General Pamela Bondi vowing the “full wrath of American justice”.
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Top 10 developments that pushed US–Venezuela tensions to breaking point
The United States struck Caracas in January 2026, claiming the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, marking a dramatic escalation from sanctions to military action amid counter-narcotics and regime-change tensions.
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'Must be put in their place' Khamenei urges crackdown as Iran protests spread, at least 10 dead
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei called for rioters to be “put in their place” as nationwide protests over economic hardship spread, leaving at least 10 dead and raising international concern.
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World condemns US strikes on Venezuela, Spain offers mediation
Russia, Iran and Colombia condemned US strikes on Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s claim of capturing Nicolás Maduro, while Spain offered to mediate, urging restraint to prevent further regional escalation.
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US issues travel advisory for Venezuela amid Trump’s claim of Maduro capture
The United States warned citizens against travel to Venezuela after President Donald Trump claimed US forces carried out strikes on Caracas and captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.
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From sanctions to strikes: Why Trump escalated action against Venezuela
The United States has escalated action against Venezuela, launching strikes on Caracas as President Donald Trump claims the capture of Nicolas Maduro, citing drugs, regime change, oil interests and rivalry.
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Iran condemns US military attack on Venezuela, citing violation of sovereignty
Iran condemned an alleged US military attack on Venezuela, calling it aggressive and illegal, after explosions hit Caracas and other regions, prompting a national emergency and renewed international tensions.
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Venezuela explosions: Videos show flashes of fire, huge smoke amid reports of low-flying aircraft
Witnesses from the spot reported hearing aircraft overhead post the explosions
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Venezuela's neighbour Colombia sounds alarm over Caracas explosions, urges de-escalation
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his government was closely monitoring the situation and warned against actions that could destabilise the region.
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Doctors missed it, AI didn’t: How a chatbot helped catch a near-ruptured appendix
What started as a routine stomach ache for a 49-year-old man almost became life-threatening when doctors released him from the hospital, presuming he had acid reflux and sending him home with antacids. A late-night conversation with an AI chatbot sent him back to the ER, where a CT scan revealed an acutely inflamed appendix that was perilously close to rupturing; he underwent urgent surgery. Later, he took to the internet to praise the AI's input as lifesaving.
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From Fiji to the Gulf: Countries where Hindi is widely spoken
Hindi is often seen as rooted in India, but its voice carries across continents through migration, history, and culture. From island nations to global powerhouses, millions speak or understand Hindi outside India, making it one of the most internationally present languages in the world.
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Viral photo captures fatal moment before Swiss bar blaze that killed 40
A chilling image from inside a Swiss bar before a deadly New Year’s Eve fire has taken social media by storm, showing a waitress holding champagne bottles topped with sparklers while being lifted on a patron’s shoulders. The photo has become a stark reminder of how festive celebrations can turn tragic in seconds.
