5 January 2026
Cuba's declared two days of national mourning, after multiple citizens were killed in the Venezuelan President's capture
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5 Jan: The facility where detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been taken is a notorious New York jail that has held a string of high-profile and celebrity criminals, from drug cartel leaders to hip-hop stars.... more
5 Jan: It comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says discussions of Venezuela holding elections following Nicolás Maduro's ouster are "premature", with Washington focused on ensuring Caracas now carries out policy changes.... more
5 Jan: These are the key points to get up to speed with what we know about the US strikes on Venezuela and the current state of play after its president was ousted and removed from the country.... more
5 Jan: Satellite imagery captures the scale of destruction from US strikes at the Fuerte Tiuna military base, where Venezuelan officials say president Nicolás Maduro was captured.... more
5 Jan: Australian actress Sarah Snook takes out Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television with All Her Fault while Australian Jacob Elordi takes out Best Supporting Actor for Frankenstein.... more
5 Jan: The Trump administration insists Venezuela's leaders will now comply with American demands after the extraordinary capture of president Nicolás Maduro — but his allies are resisting US pressure.... more
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