This topic details the capture and arraignment of Nicolás Maduro in a New York court, the international condemnation of US military action, the US focus on Venezuela's oil reserves, the appointment of an interim president Delcy Rodríguez, and geopolitical implications involving Russia, China, Cuba, and Colombia.

• Venezuela Live Updates: At U.N. Emergency Meeting, U.S. Allies Criticize Military Action in Caracas — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Trump administration to reportedly meet with US oil executives as Maduro claims he is ‘still president’ of Venezuela – live — The Guardian -

• Maduro Laywer Is Barry Pollack, Who Also Defended Assange — New York Times World -
• Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine — New York Times World -
• Venezuela’s ‘Dirty’ Oil and the Environment: Three Things to Know — New York Times World -
• Maduro Says He Is a Prisoner of War, Not a Defendant. The Words Matter. — New York Times World -
• Maduro, Appearing in U.S. Court for Arraignment, Says He Was ‘Kidnapped’ and Pleads Not Guilty — New York Times World -
• Venezuela swears in interim president after defiant Maduro pleads not guilty in US court — BBC World -
• In 2019, an official said, Moscow offered to swap U.S. control of Venezuela for Russian free rein in Ukraine. — New York Times World -
• Global Ripples From Venezuela — New York Times World -
• At the U.N., Even Allies Condemn U.S. Action in Venezuela — New York Times World -
• Cuba defiant as it braces for post-Maduro era — BBC World -
• Sanctioned Oil Tankers Flee Venezuela in Defiance of U.S. Blockade — New York Times World -
• Protesters celebrate and denounce US capture of Maduro outside New York court — The Guardian -
• Deposed Maduro pleads not guilty after capture in shock US attack on Venezuela — The Guardian -
• Trump’s Threat of Force Against Colombia Draws Rebuke From Its Leader — New York Times World -
• MPs across UK parties criticise ministers over cautious stance on Venezuela attack — The Guardian -
• ‘Soy inocente’: Maduro defiant in surreal New York courtroom spectacle — The Guardian -
• Watch: What it was like in the courtroom at Maduro's hearing — BBC World -
• Starmer delivers masterclass in hedging his bets after Venezuela raid — The Guardian -
• US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure — BBC World -
• Who Is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s New Interim President After Maduro’s Capture? — New York Times World -
• Trump Officials to Brief Top Lawmakers on Maduro Raid — New York Times World -
• US foes and allies denounce Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’ in Venezuela at UN meeting — The Guardian -
• James Luckey-Lange, American Detained in Venezuela, Is Being Held by Country’s Counterintelligence — New York Times World -
• Colombian president says ‘I will take up arms again’ if US invades — The Guardian -
• No 10 suggests UK would not vote for UN security council resolution condemning US arrest of Maduro – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad — BBC World -
• US traders make big profits betting on Maduro’s capture in January — The Guardian -
• Pete Hegseth issues formal censure to Democratic senator Mark Kelly — The Guardian -
• Delcy Rodríguez strikes conciliatory tone with US after Trump warning — The Guardian -
• Trump’s attack leaves China worried about its interests in Venezuela | Amy Hawkins — The Guardian -
• US aircraft monitor tanker off Ireland in clampdown on Venezuelan oil — The Guardian -
• US energy stocks rise as Trump vows to unlock Venezuela’s oil — The Guardian -
• Thirty-two Cubans killed during US attack on Venezuela — BBC World -
• Nicolás Maduro to appear in New York court on drugs and weapons charges — The Guardian -
• What Latin America Thinks of Trump’s Goal to Dominate It — New York Times World -
• Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s New Leader, Faces Big Test — New York Times World -
• Nicolás Maduro to appear in New York court on drug and weapons charges | First Thing — The Guardian -
• Maduro and His Wife to Be Arraigned in Manhattan Federal Court — New York Times World -
• After Venezuela, Trump Says Cuba Is ‘Ready to Fall’ — New York Times World -
• Venezuela attack could embolden China and Russia, says Emily Thornberry — The Guardian -
• Iran and Venezuela found kinship in anti-American ideology and in evading U.S. sanctions. — New York Times World -
• Protests in US cities over Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela — The Guardian -
• What We Know About the U.S. Operation in Venezuela and Maduro’s Capture — New York Times World -
• Donald Trump warns of ‘big price to pay’ if Caracas fails to toe line — The Guardian -
• Monday briefing: Why the US moved to oust Venezuela’s president — The Guardian -
• Trump threatens Colombia with military action – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court — BBC World -
• Venezuela’s New Leader Calls for Dialogue and ‘Coexistence’ With U.S. — New York Times World -
• Woman wearing ‘globalise the intifada’ jacket among three arrested at Sydney protest against US action in Venezuela — The Guardian -
• Cuba Says 32 of Its Citizens Died in Venezuela, Including Military Personnel — New York Times World -
• Venezuela, Democracy and Oil — New York Times World -
• Labor wants US to ‘set out the facts’ before passing judgment on Trump’s capture of Maduro — The Guardian -
• Venezuela’s acting president calls for dialogue and ‘coexistence’ with the U.S. — New York Times World -
• Does Trump run Venezuela now? – podcast — The Guardian -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s New Leader, Boasts Leftist Credentials — New York Times World -
• Live Updates: As Venezuela Projects Defiance, Rubio Says U.S. Will Use ‘Leverage’ to Advance Its Interests — New York Times World -
• Trump’s Move for Regime Change in Venezuela Threatens a New MAGA Rift — New York Times World -
• ‘They’re Invading Us’: The U.S. Attack Viewed From Venezuelans’ Cellphones — New York Times World -

This topic covers President Trump's renewed interest in annexing Greenland, criticism of Europe through national security strategies, Denmark's strong opposition to US threats, and a historical Russian offer regarding Venezuela and Ukraine.

• ‘A warning not an insult’: US doubles down on criticism of Europe — The Guardian -
• Denmark’s Leader Says Trump ‘Should Be Taken Seriously’ on Greenland — New York Times World -
• Why Trump Wants Greenland — New York Times World -

• US attack on Greenland would mean end of Nato, says Danish PM — The Guardian -
• Trump serious about wanting to take over Greenland, says Danish prime minister – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Trump Says ‘We Need Greenland’ and Threatens U.S. Action in Colombia and Mexico — New York Times World -
• 'We need Greenland': Trump repeats threat to annex Danish territory — BBC World -
• 'We need Greenland': Trump repeats threat to annex Danish territory — BBC World -
• Starmer backs Danish PM after she demands US stop threats to take over Greenland — The Guardian -
• ‘Our minerals could be used to annex us’: why Canada doesn’t want US mining — The Guardian -

This topic highlights the Arizona Supreme Court evacuation due to explosives, a Hilton hotel's cancellation of ICE agents' reservations, the dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting due to funding cuts, new child vaccine recommendations from the Trump administration, and Canada's opposition to US mining interests for strategic minerals.

• Arizona supreme court evacuated after package tests positive for explosives — The Guardian -
• Minnesota Hilton cancels ICE agents’ hotel reservations — The Guardian -
• Corporation For Public Broadcasting formally dissolves after federal funding cuts — The Guardian -

• US to slash routine vaccine recommendations for children in major change experts say creates doubt — The Guardian -
• Man in custody after attack on JD Vance’s Ohio home, officials say — The Guardian -
• US woman charged with fetal homicide after allegedly inducing own abortion — The Guardian -
• Tim Walz says he will not run for third term as Minnesota governor — The Guardian -
• All eyes on secretary of state races – with 2028 White House at stake — The Guardian -
• Trump push to politicize US military ‘reminiscent of Stalin’, top general warns — The Guardian -

This topic covers a shortage of NHS stroke specialists, Reform UK's proposed council tax hike, asylum seekers' accusations of degrading treatment under the "one in, one out" scheme, rising UK credit card borrowing, and calls to scrap outdated gambling premises laws.

• Eighty ‘one in, one out’ asylum seekers accuse UK of degrading treatment — The Guardian -
• Shortage of NHS stroke specialists resulting in thousands dead or disabled, say doctors — The Guardian -
• Reform UK accused of ‘empty rhetoric’ over plan to hike council tax 5% in Derbyshire — The Guardian -

• Starmer urged to scrap ‘outdated’ law limiting power to stop new gambling premises — The Guardian -
• UK credit card borrowing rises at fastest annual rate in almost two years — The Guardian -
• Scottish Labour urges Keir Starmer to stay out of Holyrood campaign — The Guardian -
• Man fined for dressing as fake admiral at Remembrance Sunday event — The Guardian -
• Duke of Marlborough appears in court charged with strangling estranged wife — The Guardian -
• GMB union in fresh turmoil over claims by senior female leaders — The Guardian -
• Ban on TV junk food advertising before 9pm comes into force in UK — The Guardian -
• Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026 — The Guardian -

This topic includes Iran's efforts to quell protests with economic concessions, the aftermath of US strikes and subsequent killings in Nigeria, the inauguration of Palestine's embassy in the UK, and felony charges against Stanford students involved in pro-Palestinian protests.

• After Christmas Day Strikes, Fear Grips Muslims in Rural Nigeria — New York Times World -
• Iran Offering Monthly Payments to Citizens to Cool Protests — New York Times World -
• Iran to try risky economic concessions as it attempts to quell protesters’ anger — The Guardian -

• Palestine’s ambassador to UK hails embassy as ‘proof our identity cannot be denied’ — The Guardian -
• Stanford students face trial over felony charges stemming from pro-Palestinian protest — The Guardian -
• Israel’s Stinging Retort to Mamdani Was Meant as Retaliation in Kind — New York Times World -
• Three children dead in Iran protests as security forces accused of ‘indiscriminate targeting’ — The Guardian -
• Days After U.S. Strikes in Nigeria, Gunmen Kill Dozens of Villagers — New York Times World -

This topic addresses the continued misuse of Grok AI for generating degrading images despite suspension pledges, and the conviction of ten individuals for cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, the wife of the French President.

• 10 People Convicted of Cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, Wife of French President — New York Times World -
• Grok AI still being used to digitally undress women and children despite suspension pledge — The Guardian -
• Ten found guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron — BBC World -

• Paris court finds 10 guilty of harassing Brigitte Macron online — The Guardian -

This topic details President Zelenskyy's appointment of Chrystia Freeland as an economic adviser for postwar reconstruction and the removal of Ukraine's spy chief, Vasyl Malyuk, from his leadership role.

• Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser — New York Times World -
• Zelenskyy names Canada’s ex-finance minister as economic adviser in Ukraine — The Guardian -
• Zelenskyy forces out Ukrainian spy chief who led daring raids against Russia — The Guardian -

This topic reports on fatalities and injuries from a New Year's Day bar fire in a Swiss ski resort, ongoing police actions and proposed legislative changes in Australia following a Bondi shooting, widespread snow and ice hazards across the UK and Ireland, and a rise in measles infections in Australia.

• Australia news live: NSW police to decide whether to extend post-Bondi shooting protest ban; PM to visit flood-hit Queensland — The Guardian -
• Thousands in Berlin Go Days Without Power and Cell Service After Cables Are Set on Fire — New York Times World -
• ‘No One Is Ready for This’: How a Deadly Bar Fire Upended a Swiss Town — New York Times World -

• All 116 people injured in Swiss resort fire identified, say police — The Guardian -
• UK weather: snow easing but ice remains widespread hazard, warns Met Office – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Snow closes schools and disrupts travel in parts of UK and Ireland — The Guardian -
• All 116 injured in Swiss ski resort fire identified — BBC World -
• Weather tracker: Arctic air grips Europe as severe winds batter Corsica — The Guardian -
• Teenage boy who survived Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy killed in ebike accident in Tasmania — The Guardian -
• Parliament to be recalled early as Labor seeks to crack down on ‘hate preachers’ and fund gun buybacks — The Guardian -
• Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire — BBC World -

This topic highlights the near collapse of retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, the launch of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill in the US, Aldi's record Christmas sales, and accusations against Drake and Adin Ross regarding artificial stream inflation.

• Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop near collapse, putting 2,550 jobs at risk — The Guardian -
• Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US, triggering price war — The Guardian -
• Prax Lindsey oil refinery bought out of administration by US rival — The Guardian -

• Aldi reports record Christmas sales after shoppers moved to cut festive grocery bills — The Guardian -
• Drake and livestreamer Adin Ross accused of using online casino money to artificially inflate streams in class action case — The Guardian -

This topic includes the deaths of Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, author Michael Schumacher, Sega co-founder David Rosen, and South Korean film figure Ahn Sung Ki, alongside a record payment for a giant bluefin tuna at a Tokyo auction and Scotland's planned national bank holiday.

• Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96 — New York Times World -
• Michael Schumacher, author of Francis Ford Coppola and Eric Clapton biographies, dies aged 75 — The Guardian -
• Scotland to have national bank holiday after first World Cup fixture — The Guardian -

• Sega co-founder David Rosen dies aged 95 — The Guardian -
• Ahn Sung Ki, Towering Figure in South Korean Film, Dies at 74 — New York Times World -
• China’s Russian Town Has Log Cabins and Cyrillic Signs, but No Russians — New York Times World -
• 'Tuna King' pays record £2.4m for giant bluefin at Tokyo auction — The Guardian -
• From tourism to wine, Syrian businesses flounder in post-Assad cultural flux — The Guardian -
• South Korea's Lee Jae Myung meets China's Xi as he seeks to reset ties — BBC World -
• South Korea's Lee Jae Myung meets China's Xi as he seeks to reset ties — BBC World -
• Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2m at Tokyo auction — BBC World -
• Mickey Rourke launches fundraiser to pay $60,000 in rent after threat of eviction — The Guardian -
• The French university where spies go for training — BBC World -

This topic includes health alerts for rising measles infections across multiple states, and an urgent call for **NSW residents to check for $300 million in unclaimed money**.

• Rise in holiday measles infections sparks health alerts in NSW, SA and Victoria — The Guardian -
• NSW residents urged to check if they are owed share of $300m in unclaimed money — The Guardian -