January 5, 2026

Maduro, wife head to court as Trump pushes for ‘total access’ to Venezuela

Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to face a U.S. judge Monday. Prosecutors accuse them of narco-terrorism, conspiracy and gun crimes, marking a dramatic turn for a man who once held absolute power. Plus, President Donald Trump says the U.S. is now in charge in Caracas. But Secretary of State Marco […]

January 5, 2026

Who leads Venezuela now? Machado sidelined as power remains unclear

Venezuela’s next leader remains an open question as the country enters its post-Maduro era. The opposition figure many expected to step forward is no longer seen as the obvious choice. María Corina Machado has spent years as the international face of Venezuela’s democratic movement. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in December 2025 and openly backed […]

January 5, 2026

Denmark PM tells Trump to stop threatening to annex Greenland

Denmark’s prime minister is urging President Donald Trump to stop talking about taking over Greenland. It’s a rare public rebuke between NATO allies. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a blunt public statement Sunday after Trump again floated the idea of the United States annexing Greenland for national security reasons and after a provocative social media post amplified the message. […]

January 5, 2026

Family of slain Minnesota lawmaker calls for Trump to take down controversial post

The children of late Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman have urged President Donald Trump to take down a social media post he shared, saying it pushes a false and painful conspiracy about their parents’ death. Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband were gunned down in their home in June 2025. Unsubstantiated claims Over the weekend, Trump shared […]

January 5, 2026

Pope urges restraint after US attack on Venezuela and Maduro arrest

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged restraint after a U.S. attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro, saying the welfare of the Venezuelan people must come first. Speaking after the traditional Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff said he was following developments in Venezuela “with deep concern” and called for an end […]

January 5, 2026

Marco Rubio maintains US is not at war with Venezuela despite strike

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said America is not at war with Venezuela, a day after the U.S. military carried out airstrikes on the country and captured its leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife. On NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday, Rubio said the U.S. is “at war against drug trafficking organizations,” not Venezuela itself. “We […]

January 5, 2026

Demand for Catholic exorcisms reportedly on the rise

The call for the Catholic ritual of exorcism is reportedly on the rise. According to The Baltimore Sun, requests for exorcisms are increasing, and priests performing the ritual are in greater demand than ever, with the number of exorcists in the United States growing from about two dozen 15 years ago to approximately 150 today. Monsignor […]

January 5, 2026

Homes in Venezuela destroyed after US strike

Homes in Venezuela were damaged and destroyed during the U.S. airstrikes that were part of a military operation where President Nicolás Maduro was captured. Venezuelan authorities have said the U.S. hit areas in La Guaira, Caracas and the neighboring states of Miranda and Aragua, Reuters reported. The Associated Press wrote that dozens of stores, restaurants […]

January 4, 2026

Caribbean airspace restrictions lifted as airlines resume flights

The airspace restriction around the Caribbean following U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, has been lifted. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made the announcement late Saturday night on social media. “Airlines are informed, and will update their schedules quickly,” Duffy said. “Please continue to work with your airline if your flight […]

January 4, 2026

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as South Korean president visits China

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Sunday. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said these missiles were launched from an area near Pyongyang around 7:50 a.m. before landing in the East Sea, The Korea Times reported. This all comes as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to meet in China with its […]