UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has said that closer alignment with the European Union’s single market would be preferable to re-entering a customs union, outlining his vision for reshaping Britain’s economic relationship with the bloc after Brexit.
Hundreds of people were forced to flee a homeless shelter in San Diego after flooding inundated the facility, highlighting the vulnerability of the city’s unhoused population amid severe weather.
The United States is facing growing risks from natural disasters with fewer tools to respond effectively, according to disaster preparedness experts who say decisions made during Donald Trump’s presidency have left the country more vulnerable at a critical moment.
04-Jan-2026
News that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured by U.S. authorities sparked sharply contrasting reactions, with celebrations erupting among expatriate communities in South Florida while apprehension and uncertainty gripped Caracas.
03-Jan-2026
A large power outage left around 45,000 households in Berlin without electricity after authorities said a suspected arson attack damaged critical infrastructure, disrupting daily life across several neighborhoods.
03-Jan-2026
Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the managers of a bar following a deadly fire that claimed multiple lives, as questions mount over safety standards and possible negligence.
03-Jan-2026
Reports that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured have sent ripples through Latin America and international capitals, triggering confusion, speculation and sharp reactions as details remain unclear and unconfirmed.
03-Jan-2026
U.S. president Donald Trump said the United States would effectively “run” Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, outlining what he described as a temporary arrangement until a “judicious transition” to new leadership could be completed.
01-Jan-2026
At least 13 people were killed and 98 others injured after a passenger train derailed in Mexico, triggering a large-scale emergency response and raising new concerns about rail safety in the country.
01-Jan-2026
Behind the scenes, the United States has intensified a campaign of covert and indirect pressure on Venezuela, expanding what analysts describe as a shadow conflict aimed at weakening President Nicolás Maduro’s grip on power. Despite these efforts, the country’s longtime leader continues to hold on, defying predictions of his political collapse.
