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Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the powers of acting president following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. The ruling was issued by the Constitutional Chamber and read on state broadcaster Venezolana de Televisión by its president, Caryslia Beatriz Rodríguez. The court described Maduro’s seizure as a “kidnapping” that created a material and temporary impossibility for him to exercise presidential duties. “To ensure administrative continuity and the comprehensive defense of the nation,” the chamber ordered Rodríguez to assume all presidential powers on an interim basis. The court said the…

U.S. military forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during large-scale strikes early Saturday. Early signals from Washington suggest the U.S. mission in Venezuela was focused on removing President Nicolás Maduro. But the operation also involved strikes inside the country  the very type of action some administration officials had previously said required legal authorization they did not yet have. CNN reported in November that the Justice Department was being asked for a new legal opinion to cover such strikes. At a Saturday news conference, President Donald Trump repeatedly spoke not only about capturing Maduro, but also…

At least 25 people have been confirmed dead and 13 rescued after a canoe carrying 52 passengers capsized in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State on Saturday, January 3, 2025. The canoe was travelling from Adiyani town in Guri LGA of Jigawa State to Garbi town in Nguru when it overturned at about 7:48 p.m. The victims were returning from fishing, farming, and other business activities. Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mohammed Goje, said 14 people remain missing. Search and rescue operations have been intensified with emergency responders, security agencies, and community volunteers involved.…

Operation Absolute Resolve, a massive military action involving over 150 aircraft and months of clandestine preparation, culminated in the apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. General Dan Caine, the highest-ranking military officer of the armed forces, revealed the intricate details of the mission during a press conference on Saturday, December 3, 2026. The operation was the result of extensive surveillance by agencies including the CIA, NSA, and NCA. These organizations spent months tracking Maduro’s routines and behaviors to find the ideal window for a strike. By early December, forces were positioned and waiting for optimal…

President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that U.S. forces carried out a “large-scale strike” in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, then flew them out of the country, according to his post on Truth Social. Trump said the operation involved U.S. law enforcement alongside military action, and he planned a news conference at Mar-a-Lago later in the day. Explosions were reported in Caracas and surrounding regions before dawn, with residents hearing blasts and seeing low-flying aircraft. Venezuelan authorities described the attacks as serious military aggression affecting Caracas, Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira. The Venezuelan government…

Hollywood icon George Clooney has fired back at US President Donald Trump after he mocked the actor for obtaining French citizenship. In late December, it was revealed that Clooney and his British-Lebanese wife received their French passports, joining their eight-year-old twins Alexander and Ella, in officially becoming French citizens. Clooney, a politically outspoken liberal, previously cited the country’s privacy laws as one of the reasons why he and his wife decided to raise their children in France. In Trump’s New Year’s Eve post, he described Clooney as an ‘average guy’ as he slammed him after the From Dusk Till Dawn…

U.S. officials say Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five American citizens in recent months as Washington intensifies its pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro. A U.S. official familiar with the cases told CNN the circumstances differ in each detention, with some of the individuals possibly involved in drug smuggling. Officials are still working to verify what the Americans were doing in Venezuela and the details surrounding their arrests. Trump administration officials believe Maduro’s government is holding the detainees to gain leverage over the United States as tensions rise. Recent U.S. actions have included strikes on drug-trafficking boats, a…

Victoria Jones, the daughter of Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones and his first wife, Kimberlea Cloughley, was found dead early New Year’s Day at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel. She was 34. Police said officers responded to a medical emergency call at about 3:14 a.m. Thursday. According to the San Francisco Fire Department, bystanders attempted CPR under emergency instruction, but paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. The Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of death. Jones acted as a child and young adult, appearing with her father in Men in Black II, as well as in One Tree Hill…

Will Smith is facing a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in Los Angeles just before the New Year by professional violinist and former America’s Got Talent finalist Brian King Joseph, according to Fox News. The complaint accuses the actor and musician of grooming and harassing Joseph during Smith’s 2025 music tour. Court filings state the two first connected after a December 2024 performance, with the relationship later extending into Smith’s “Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour.” Joseph claims the interactions became increasingly personal, alleging Smith told him they shared a “special connection.” Joseph further alleges that while on tour in…

Two people died in separate fireworks incidents during a chaotic New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands. A 17-year-old boy from Nijmegen and a 38-year-old man from Aalsmeer were killed, and at least three others were seriously injured. Police said one person has been arrested in connection with the teenager’s death. No further details have been released. In Amsterdam, a major fire broke out at the historic Vondelkerk church, built in 1872 and popular with visitors. The 50-metre tower collapsed and the roof suffered heavy damage, but authorities said the main structure is expected to remain standing. Video recorded by bystanders…