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Maduro says he’s a ‘prisoner of war’: Why that matters
Prisoners of war have rights that Maduro isn't being afforded at present.
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Swiss officials admit safety inspections lapse at bar where 40 died in NYE fire
Swiss authorities on Tuesday said that fire safety inspections had not been carried out since 2019 at Le Constellation bar in the Swiss Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana where 40 people died and 116…
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Focus - Back to textbooks: Denmark rolls back digital learning
Denmark has long been hailed as a digital champion, with online public services, digital IDs and tablets in schools as early as 2011. But authorities are now shifting course in the education and social…
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At least nine Nigerian soldiers killed in bomb blast
Nigeria's myriad of security problems continues to pressure security forces. At least 9 soldiers were killed when their convoy struck a landmine before attackers opened fire on January 4. It happened…
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Smiles all around as snow falls in Paris
Despite bone-chilling temperatures and disruptions to public transport, tourists and Parisians alike took to the streets of the French capital Monday to experience snowfall in Paris.
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Buy a king's cake, win a car: French tradition with a twist
Today is a special day for all those with a sweet tooth in France. All throughout the month of January, but especially today on the 6th of January, or the Epiphany, French people buy a 'galette des rois',…
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Capture of Maduro by US means Russia, Iran and China lose key ally
Nicolas Maduro's allies have been particularly vocal in their condemnation of the US' capture of the deposed Venezuelan leader. Among them are Russia, Iran and China. US control of oil reserves in Venezuela…
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Swiss bar hit by deadly New Year’s fire had no safety checks in five years
Swiss authorities say fire safety inspections had not been carried out at the bar in Crans-Montana since 2019.
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Who are the key figures in Maduro's trial?
Top trial lawyer, Barry Pollack, is going to be defending Nicolas Maduro as his legal case advances, He'll be going up before 92-year-old Judge Alvin Hellerstein. Maduro has pleaded not guilty to narcotics…
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Kyiv allies meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukraine's allies meet in Paris on January 6, seeking to finalise as much as possible their contributions to future security guarantees to reassure Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. According…
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Maduro pleads "not guilty" as he faces drug trafficking charges in the US
Nicolas Maduro appeared in a US courtroom on January 5, 2026. He pleaded "Not Guilty" to drug trafficking and other charges, insisting he is still Venezuela's president. Maduro's kidnapping is being…
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What to know about Trump’s plan on Venezuela
After US forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, it is unclear what Washington has planned.
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