US action in Venezuela not legal, senior Labour MP says Becky MortonPolitical reporter Getty Images The US military action in Venezuela breaches international law and the UK should make clear it is "unacceptable", the chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee has said. Dame Emily Thornberry…

Stephen Bryen: Russians much stronger than they were 4 years ago As the war in Ukraine continues unabated, and the Trump administration continues its efforts toward some sort of negotiated settlement, ‘peace plans’ of a wide variety have emerged from talks that US envoys have been holding with…

Syrian delegation meets Israelis in Paris amid sovereignty breaches A Syrian delegation, headed by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and General Intelligence Directorate Chief Hussein al-Salameh, is taking part in a new round of negotiations with their Israeli counterparts in the French capital…

Toronto, GTA under ‘snowfall’ warning expected to impact Monday morning commute – Toronto Environment Canada has placed Toronto and the surrounding GTA under a snowfall warning that is expected to impact the Monday morning commute. In the weather agency’s early morning “yellow” category warning,…

TAQA and Masdar-backed Dhafrah PV2 Energy mandates 17-year WAL green bond The Abu Dhabi-based Dhafrah PV2 Energy Company, rated A3 by Moody’s and A by S&P with stable outlook, has mandated banks for a dollar-denominated Reg S benchmark fixed-rate amortizing green bond. The senior secured…

Neymar considered retiring due to injury, father says Neymar considered retiring from football after his latest injury, according to his father and agent Neymar da Silva Santos Sr. The Brazilian forward struggled with a meniscus injury but still played for Santos in the crucial stage of last…

Get 2026 Started With a Bang, Buy These 3 Supercharged Dividend Growth Stocks. todayheadline These stocks offer higher-yielding dividends growing at high rates. Dividend growers make some of the best long-term investments. They provide investors with a lucrative and growing income stream,…

SC examines NCLT powers: SC agrees to examine NCLT’s power to transfer cases outside state todayheadline The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine the Gujarat High Court judgement which ruled that the National Company Law Tribunal cannot transfer a pending petition to another NCLT bench…

Mosquitoes Really Can Carry Libraries of Animal DNA : ScienceAlert todayheadline From missing dinosaur feathers to fictitious pack-hunting behaviors, many details of the Jurassic Park movie franchise belong firmly in fantasy. Yet, incredibly, the films' central premise may be more realistic than…

A congressman’s climate pilgrimage » Yale Climate Connections Transcript: For nearly a decade, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois has taken annual trips to national parks – not for vacation, but to raise awareness about how the parks are being harmed by climate change. Quigley: “They’re so…

Trump says U.S. is ‘in charge’ of Venezuela IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump says U.S. is 'in charge' of Venezuela 00:46 UP NEXT Caribbean flights resume after Maduro's capture 00:59 Venezuela's new leader gets warning from…

Democrats improve their chances for retaking House but larger gains are harder Democrats are celebrating signs that the tide is turning their way for the 2026 midterms. But translating dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump into an electoral tsunami, or even a wave election, will be much…

Manila suspends classes on January 9 due to Traslacion MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Monday announced the cancellation of classes in all levels in public and private schools on January 9, the feast day of the Black Nazarene. In the past, millions of people participated in the…

The chatbot will see you now: how AI is being trained to spot mental health issues in any language When patients telephone Butabika hospital in Kampala, Uganda, seeking help with mental health problems, they are themselves assisting future patients by helping to create a therapy chatbot. Calls to…

N.W.T. consistently has Canada’s highest median income — here’s why Families in the Northwest Territories consistently bring home the most money in Canada, but that doesn’t mean everyone in the territory is doing well financially. Statistics Canada gathers information on the average income for…

Most Gulf markets ease on weak oil prices Most major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Monday amid weaker oil prices as investors weighed oversupply concerns against geopolitical risks. Brent crude futures were down 52 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to $60.23 a barrel, as adequate…

Ruben Amorim sacked as Man United head coach after 14 months Manchester United have sacked boss Ruben Amorim, the club have confirmed. The announcement was made on Monday morning less than 24 hours after Amorim held a stunning news conference following the 1-1 draw with Leeds United in which he…

Amazon is selling high-waisted workout leggings for $20 todayheadline TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Why we love this deal If there's one thing we know about closet essentials, it's that you can…

Form 6K GSK plc DRC For: 5 January todayheadline Form 6K GSK plc DRC For: 5 January

Sri Lanka stocks gain 0.66-pct on diversified financials, construction shares todayheadline ECONOMYNEXT – The abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States will strengthen the hands of other aggressive authoritative leaders who threaten neighbors, a UK based…

Ghostly particles might just break our understanding of the universe todayheadline Neutrinos rarely interact with normal matter Shutterstock / betibup33 Notoriously ghostly particles called neutrinos may have revealed a crack in our understanding of all the particles and forces in the universe.…

Watch heart-stopping footage of desperate flying foxes dodging deadly, monstrous crocodiles to collect water from a predator-infested river In the blazing-hot Northern Territory in Australia, little red flying foxes try to stay cool. As temperatures soar to 38°C, they begin to produce more heat…

Minnesota social services fraud scandal grows under Gov. Tim Walz’ watch NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Here is what is known so far as Minnesota and the administration of Democratic Gov. Tim Walz continue to grapple with a burgeoning fraud scandal that has metastasized into a series…

South Korea’s Lee meets Xi with trade, Pyongyang on agenda In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, left, stands next to his wife Kim Hea Kyung as they arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport for their official visit, in Beijing, China, on January…

Eight cute things to buy for 2026 Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Build a puppet – tell a folk tale © Maximilian Virgili The Shop Floor Project Twig Man and Mr Rags hand puppet kits, also available in…

Israel extends Gaza occupation beyond ‘yellow line’ in north, bombs south The Israeli military has spent the past 24 hours expanding the so-called “yellow line” in eastern Gaza, particularly in eastern Gaza City’s Tuffah, Shujayea, and Zeitoun neighbourhoods, according to Al Jazeera teams on the…

Longevity because a business worth billions for Silicon Valley A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter. Quartz members get access to exclusive newsletters and more. Sign up here. A decade ago, the bleeding edge of self-optimization was…

Israel displaced over 12,000 children in WB, as raids continue Israeli forces have displaced thousands of children through incursions and raids in the West Bank The UN agency UNRWA announced on Monday that over 12,000 Palestinian children have been forcibly displaced in the occupied West Bank due…

Ruben Amorim sacked as Man United manager Ruben Amorim has left his role as head coach of Manchester United. Getty Manchester United have sacked boss Ruben Amorim. A statement from the club on Monday confirmed: "With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club's leadership has…

Why a CFO’s top skill isn’t capital allocation—it’s influence todayheadline Good morning. Happy New Year! Today’s CFOs are expected not only to own the numbers, but also to act as core strategists, digital leaders, and enterprise change agents. I recently talked about this topic with Robinhood CFO…

Quote of the Day by Tom Cruise: ‘When you have to cope with a lot of problems, you’re either going to sink or you’re going to swim’ todayheadline Thomas Cruise, born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, is one of the most popular actors of the world and someone who needs no introduction. Tom Cruise, who…

The biggest climate migration problem may be that there’s not enough of it todayheadline This story is excerpted from Shelter from the Storm: How Climate Change Is Creating a New Era of Migration, available January 6, 2026, from The New Press. In Guatemala, outside the town of Jocotán, in a house…

Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges NEW YORK -- Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him…

House Judiciary Democrats detail crimes committed by Jan. 6 rioters A new report from Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee outlines crimes committed by Jan. 6 rioters since the 2021 attack on the Capitol. The report, shared with The Hill, notes that at least 23 individuals charged in…

China, Pakistan reaffirm ties as US outreach to Islamabad deepens BEIJING - China and Pakistan pledged on Jan 5 to further deepen ties and expand cooperation, reaffirming to each other their historically “ironclad” friendship as signs of rapprochement between Islamabad and Washington grow.…

What is the US charging Nicolas Maduro with? Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was abducted from Caracas along with First Lady Cilia Flores, is expected to appear in a US court soon. The United States abducted the couple on Saturday and flew them by helicopter to a US warship – and then to…

Spot a floor crosser: How to tell who may follow two Tory defectors Chak Au, Richmond Centre—Marpole (B.C.). The rookie MP defeated his Liberal opponent by less than five per cent in a riding that was redistributed and renamed in 2022. The previous riding, Richmond Centre, was a Liberal riding in…

Abbas’s Ra’am to open party to Jewish Israeli members The Arab political party Ra’am will open its ranks to any Israeli citizen, party leader MK Mansour Abbas announced during an interview with 103FM on Monday. Abbas described the current period as the “hardest” for Arab citizens, accusing the…

10 Magnificent Stocks That Can Make You Richer in 2026 todayheadline A new year brings new opportunities to grow your wealth on Wall Street. With another year in the books, investors have every reason to smile. In 2025, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and…

Hyundai, Kia target 3.2% vehicle sales growth in 2026 after missing 2025 targets todayheadline Hyundai, Kia target 3.2% vehicle sales growth in 2026 after missing 2025 targets

Sri Lanka regulator extends administrator’s term for troubled Nation Lanka Finance todayheadline ECONOMYNEXT – The abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States will strengthen the hands of other aggressive authoritative leaders who threaten neighbors, a UK…

An impressive web | Astronomy Magazine Back to Pic of the Day List Bruno Araujo, taken from Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil The Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) in the Large Magellanic Cloud is the most prodigious star-forming region within the Milky Way’s vicinity. This imager used a 5-inch scope…

10 big energy stories Canary Media is tracking in 2026 In 2026, I want to see if politicians and regulators will recognize that electrification can in fact boost affordability, especially in newly built homes. — Alison F. Takemura, staff writer The geothermal breakthrough on the horizon Geothermal…

Markets react mildly to the US capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro BANGKOK -- Oil prices fell back Monday while the prices of precious metals surged as markets registered a mild and mixed reaction to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a weekend raid. Asian shares rallied on…

UK powers to seize phones from migrants without arrest come into force PA The government said the new powers will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs New powers allowing mobile phones to be seized from illegal migrants without arresting them have come into force. The government said it…

Takaichi strikes optimistic tone as she looks ahead to Year of the Fire Horse Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes that 2026 will live up to its namesake as the Year of the Fire Horse — one of positive energy and vitality. But while she is coming off a successful 2025, unfinished domestic business,…

EU deference to Trump contorts response to brazen Venezuela attack This article is an on-site version of our Europe Express newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday and fortnightly on Saturday morning. Standard subscribers can upgrade to…

10 African PR Personalities To Watch In 2026 | africa.com If the last five years have taught us anything, it’s that public relations is no longer about “spinning” the truth. It’s about navigating it. As we stand on the brink of the new year 2026, the industry has moved beyond simple media…

Josef Veselsky, Holocaust survivor, table tennis champ and Ireland’s oldest man, dies at 107 Josef Veselsky, a Holocaust survivor, twice national table tennis captain and Ireland’s oldest man, has died at 107 years old. Born Josef Weiss in 1918 in Trnava, a city in present-day Slovakia, Veselsky…

VAR review: Why was Wirtz onside in Premier League, offside in Europe? Video assistant referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made and are they correct? This season, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process both in terms…