Latest news bulletin | January 4th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Who is Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, now leading the country?
Rodriguez has a long history of representing the socialist ‘revolution’ of late President Hugo Chavez., A brief power vacuum had emerged in Venezuela in the sudden chaos and confusion after the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States. But shortly after the US military rained strikes down onContinue Reading
Swiss police identify 16 more bodies after deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire
Officials are continuing efforts to identify the remaining casualties from the fire that killed 40 people., According to the Valais police, those identified include 10 Swiss people, two Italians, one person with Italian-Emirati citizenship, one Romanian, one person from France, and one from Turkiye. Swiss police say they have identifiedContinue Reading
Something hidden deep underground supercharged this Chile earthquake
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile in July 2024—and it wasn’t supposed to be that strong. Unlike Chile’s infamous shallow “megathrust” quakes, this one ruptured deep inside the Earth, where shaking is usually weaker at the surface. Researchers discovered that the quake broke long-held assumptions by tearing through hotterContinue Reading
U.S. attacks on Venezuela prompt praise, anger — and fear among world leaders
Though some countries applauded the U.S. action, nations across globe condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela. Some wondered which country might be targeted next., Read MoreContinue Reading
Charred vehicles at a Venezuela airbase after US strikes
The Venezuelan anti‑aircraft unit at La Carlota air base in Caracas was one of the key sites that came under attack in pre-dawn strikes on Saturday when the U.S. carried out an operation to capture President Nicolas Maduro. #venezuela #caracas #usa #military #maduroContinue Reading
Inside the free clinic caring for those who can’t afford the only hospital in town
Albany, Georgia’s lone hospital is supposed to treat people regardless of ability to pay. Residents turn elsewhere Published January 4, 2026 6:00AM (EST) Nurse taking blood to check sugar levels of a patient (Getty Images/Anchiy) This article originally appeared on ProPublica. The Samaritan Clinic is a small, free clinic servingContinue Reading
Proposed Tariffs On Italian Pasta Won’t Happen After All
In October, the United States said 13 Italian pasta companies would face an extra 92% duty beginning in 2026., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor Administration Lifts Sanctions On Three Spyware-Linked Executives
The Intellexa spy software consortium built and commercialized “highly invasive spyware products,” the Treasury Department previously said., Read MoreContinue Reading
PBS News Weekend full episode, Jan. 3, 2026
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, The Traitor says the U.S. will indefinitely run the country of Venezuela after the military’s capture of Nicolás Maduro. Some Venezuelans celebrate the U.S. operation while others worry about what comes next. Why San Francisco is suing top food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods. Plus, howContinue Reading
WIRED Roundup: DOGE Isn’t Dead, Facebook Dating Is Real, and Amazon’s AI Ambitions
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you the news of the week, then dive into how some DOGE operatives are still at work in the federal government—despite reports claiming otherwise.Continue Reading
Watch the Highlights From WIRED’s 2025 Big Interview Event Right Here
On December 4, WIRED sat down with some of the biggest names in tech, culture, business, and science for a day full of in-depth interviews.Continue Reading
Peace Action Statement on illegal US attack on Venezuela
Kevin Martin, President of Peace Action and Peace Action Education Fund, issued the following statement today:“The United States’ military special forces attack on Venezuela and abduction of its president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, is illegal, immoral, dangerous, and must be condemned and repudiated by the American public,Continue Reading