Opposition leader Machado plans to return to Venezuela ‘as soon as possible’Americas
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Monday she plans to return home “as soon as possible”, and slammed the interim president in Caracas. The Nobel Prize winner vowed to “turn Venezuela into the energy hub of the Americas” and dismantle the “‘criminal structures” that have harmed her country’s people, as ousted leader Nicolas Maduro... Read More
Ukrainian allies to meet over security guarantees”
Key Ukrainian allies are to meet with top US envoys in Paris to discuss security guarantees, as they press ahead on US-brokered plans to end the war with Russia. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the “Coalition of the Willing” is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as... Read More
New Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them –
Of a new category, this year’s list of nominees saw edits ahead of the voting window’s opening — a process not uncommon in other categories with multiple nominees. Djo, Krug, Hirshland and Taylor Vandergrift were added alongside Wesley for “The Crux”; Perez and photographer Shaun Llewellyn were removed for “Chromakopia,” replaced by just Tyler. Luz... Read More
Strong earthquake strikes western Japan, no tsunami risk
Gravestones in western Tottori PrefectureIn western Tottori Prefecture, officials in Houki Town are trying to confirm reports of a collapsed stone wall blocking a road in the Kamihosomi district. Meanwhile, in Hiezu Village, officials have received word of toppled gravestones in the Tomiyoshi district. They say there have been no reports of injuries. Tottori hotel... Read More
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro says “I am still president” as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges in his first appearance at a New York court ‘I was captured in my home’ – Maduro
It was not the only moment during the 40-minute hearing when Maduro, wearing one blue and one bright orange shirt, professed his innocence. The judge asked him to confirm at the beginning of the hearing that he was indeed Nicolás Maduro. Usually, a defendant responds briefly to say who they are, but Maduro took the... Read More
Trump ‘gave diplomacy a chance’ in Venezuela-
The US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has just been speaking at the UN Security Council meeting. He says Nicolas Maduro is “not just an indicted drug trafficker” but also an “illegitimate so-called president” who wasn’t a head of state. “If the UN and the United Nations in this body confers legitimacy on... Read More
Donald Trump tipped off oil companies before Venezuela operation
President Trump said Sunday that he spoke to oil companies ahead of the operation in Venezuela and claimed they’re eager to revitalize the industry in the South American nation. Reporters on Air Force One asked the president if he spoke to American oil companies to tip them off before U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás... Read More
Ten people were found guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron.
Eight people received suspended prison sentences and one person was imprisoned for posting “numerous malicious comments” that falsely claimed President Emmanuel Macron’s wife was born a man.A Paris court found Monday, January 5, 10 people guilty of cyber-harassing France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron. The court pointed to “particularly degrading, insulting, and malicious” comments referring to... Read More
Manchester United sack Amorim after 14 months in charge
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United after 14 months as manager. His final game for the club was yesterday’s 1-1 draw against rivals Leeds United. After the game, Amorim told United director of football Jason Wilcox and United’s scouting team to “do their jobs” as he said he wanted to be allowed to... Read More
Today, Rome, Milan, Naples, Venice, Florence, and Bologna cancelled 50 and delayed 811 flights, disrupting ITA, Aegean, Wizz, British, KLM, and other airlines-
leaving thousands of passengers abandoned throughout Italy. The Italian airport of Bergamo Orio-al-Serio, a Ryanair hub for flights to Milan, halted flights on Saturday evening due to technical issues with the landing guidance system and poor visibility, leaving thousands stranded overnight. SACBO, the company that operates the airport, said in a statement the technical problem... Read More