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 After a months-long pressure campaign, the U.S. military stormed into Caracas this weekend, capturing Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. We look at what this means for the future of Venezuela with Phil Gunson, a senior analyst for the Andes region at the International Crisis Group, and Luis Duno-Gottberg, a Venezuelan scholar and professor of Latin American studies at Rice University. #venezuela #usa #maduro #trump

  🚨 URGENTE: Jovem que foi abandonado e estava desaparecido no Pico do Paraná desde 1º de janeiro, foi encontrado COM VIDA. pic.twitter.com/qaNy5mNRRE — POPTime (@siteptbr) January 5, 2026 The X post from @siteptbr  announces breaking news: 19-year-old Roberto Farias Thomaz, who went missing on Pico do Paraná since January 1st after being separated from (or reportedly left behind by) his friend during a New Year's hike, was found alive on January 5, 2026.Key DetailsRoberto (aged 19-20 in reports) started the challenging trek on December 31, 2025, with a female friend named Thayane Smith, whom he had known for less than a month. They aimed to watch the first sunrise of 2026 at the summit. He became separated during the descent on January 1st. After five days missing, he walked over 20 km alone through dense forest, reaching a farm in the Cacatu area (Antonina). He arrived with bruises, scrapes all over his body, having lost his glasses and boots, but otherwise in stable condi...

  🚨 Nicolas Maduro being flown by chopper from Brooklyn to Manhattan for his initial court appearance today. pic.twitter.com/LLkRvMXTh9 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 5, 2026 The X post from @Breaking911  shows a video of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro being transported by helicopter from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to a federal courthouse in Manhattan for his initial court appearance on January 5, 2026.Background of the EventThis follows his dramatic capture on January 3, 2026, during a U.S. military operation in Caracas, Venezuela (code-named "Operation Absolute Resolve"). U.S. special forces, including Delta Force and supported by CIA assets, seized Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from a fortified compound after targeted strikes disabled Venezuelan defenses. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, framing it as part of a counter-narcotics effort, with Maduro flown to New York to face long-standing federal charges.Charges Aga...

  Falete diciendo que @NissyLahr se lío con un seguridad el último día. Si tanto habla que saque las pruebas, el único que pone los cuernos es tu Pololo y tú eres una consentidora #MarrashGanadora pic.twitter.com/wfpWg90YUk — Yoselin 👹 (@Maicar_26) January 5, 2026 The X post from user @Maicar_26  (posted on January 5, 2026) is reacting to drama from the Spanish online reality show La Casa de los Gemelos 2.Post Translation and BreakdownOriginal text: "Falete diciendo que @NissyLahr  se lío con un seguridad el último día. Si tanto habla que saque las pruebas, el único que pone los cuernos es tu Pololo y tú eres una consentidora #MarrashGanadora" English translation: "Falete saying that @NissyLahr  hooked up with a security guard on the last day. If she's going to talk so much, let her show the proof. The only one cheating is your boyfriend ('Pololo'), and you're just enabling it. #MarrashWinner" The post defends Nissy Lahr and attacks Falete (Asun...

  🇮🇩 BREAKING: Six dead, four missing and at least fifteen injured after a massive flash flood hit Bahu village in East Siau, Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, early this morning following heavy rain. At least 35 families (108 people) have been displaced, with… pic.twitter.com/XbRjiWGXP3 — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) January 5, 2026 The X post from @volcaholic1 shares footage of a devastating **flash flood** that struck Bahu village in East Siau, part of the Sitaro Islands Regency (Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands) in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, on the morning of January 5, 2026. The flood was triggered by heavy rainfall overnight, causing mud, rocks, fallen trees, and debris to surge through residential areas. ### Key Details from Reports - **Casualties**: 6–9 people killed (reports vary slightly as searches continue), 4–5 missing (including an infant), and 15–17 injured. - **Displacement**: At least 35 families (around 108–102 people) displaced, with many taking...

  🚨💣 BREAKING: Rúben Amorim has just been SACKED by Manchester United. Decision made this morning. pic.twitter.com/Xmz3x8mkO6 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 5, 2026  Fabrizio Romano's post announces that Rúben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United after just 14 months in charge. The decision was made this morning (January 5, 2026). Amorim was appointed from Sporting CP in November 2024. Key reasons for the sacking include poor recent results (e.g., a 1-1 draw against Leeds United in his final match), disagreements over transfer policy, and tensions with the club's hierarchy (particularly sporting director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada). Amorim publicly criticized the recruitment team and insisted on more control, referring to himself as the "manager" rather than "head coach." The post has gone viral with over 11.6 million views, massive engagement (246K likes, 35K reposts), and thousands of replies/quotes. Fan reactions are a mix o...

  Critics Choice Awards 2026 host Chelsea Handler’s monologue took aim at Leonardo DiCaprio, who laughed off the comedian’s jokes about ‘One Battle After Another’ and his recent yacht getaway in St. Barts. Watch the Critics Choice Awards 2026, hosted by Chelsea Handler, Jan. 4, on USA Network and E!. Full Story: https://www.eonline.co...

 Jimmy Kimmel didn't hold back at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. The late-night host received a standing ovation after winning Best Talk Show honors at the Jan. 4 ceremony in Los Angeles, and he wasted no time in dropping a punchline President Donald Trump's way. "A FIFA Peace Prize would have been better, but this is nice too," Kimmel quipped, referencing the inaugural award presented to Trump at a World Cup event weeks earlier. Kimmel went on to round out his speech with a more direct shoutout to the commander-in-chief. "And most of all, I want to thank our president, Donald Jennifer Trump, without whom we would be going home empty-handed tonight," the comedian said, noting that Trump has provided continued material for him and the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" writing staff throughout his term. Kimmel's win comes on the heels of his temporary suspension following on-air comments he made after Charlie Kirk's assassination in September. The situat...

  [공지] BTS (방탄소년단) 정규 5집 발매 및 월드투어 개최 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN/ESP) 🔗 https://t.co/wgQbJBuWDe #BTS #방탄소년단 pic.twitter.com/7g9vRXpiQC — BTS_official (@bts_bighit) January 4, 2026 The post from BTS's official X account (@bts_bighit ) on January 4, 2026, announces their highly anticipated full-group comeback after completing mandatory military service.Key Details:Album: BTS's 5th full studio album (untitled as of now) will be released on March 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM KST (midnight ET).It features 14 tracks. The members were deeply involved in songwriting and production, reflecting their personal emotions, journeys, and struggles. Described as a heartfelt thank-you to fans (ARMY) and their most authentic work yet. Pre-orders: Start on January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM KST. World Tour: A global tour is confirmed for 2026 following the album release.The full tour schedule (dates and locations) will be announced on January 14, 2026. This will be their first tour as a complete group since 2022. ...

Watch live red carpet interviews at the Critics Choice Awards with stars including Adam Sandler, Amanda Seyfried, Jacob Elordi, Elle Fanning, Kristen Bell, Michael B. Jordan, Lee Byung-hun and Odessa A'zion.