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14:01
U.S.-Venezuela

U.S. captures Maduro, Trump vows temporary control of Venezuela

The United States launched an overnight military operation in Venezuela and captured its long-serving President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said, pledging to place the country under temporary American control and signalling that U.S. forces could be deployed if necessary.

11:23
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 3 January, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 3rd of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.

10:56
Swiss bar fire

Scrutiny turns to safety set-up after deadly Swiss bar blaze

Swiss prosecutors say a deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana likely started when sparkling candles were held too close to the ceiling, triggering a fast-spreading blaze that killed at least 40 people.

22:31
Yemen tensions

Hadramout operation escalates Gulf rift

Yemen’s southern separatists have announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from the north within two years, a move likely to further escalate tensions as Saudi-backed government forces seek to retake territory seized by the group last month.

11:35
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 2 January, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 2nd of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.

07:11
Venezuela

Venezuela frees dozens held after post-election protests

Venezuela’s government has released 88 more people detained after protests following last year’s presidential election, the second mass release in two weeks, as pressure mounts from the United States on President Nicolás Maduro.

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