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The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has been captured by the United States on Saturday at around 3 am UTC-4, according to a post by US president Donald Trump on social media. Trump has told reporters Maduro had been “in a house that was more like a fortress”, in the country’s capital, Caracas. Trump justified this action by claiming that Maduro is the leader of the Cartel de los Soles, and pushing illegal immigration of dangerous individuals in the United States. Yván Gil Pinto, Venezuela’s foreign minister, said the country has request

A Mexican Navy aircraft transporting a pediatric burn patient crashed into a bay near {Galveston, Texas on Monday afternoon. At least six people died in this accident, according to authorities reports on Tuesday. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated Tuesday that air traffic control center lost contact with the flight for approximately ten minutes before it went down. There were eight individuals on board: four Navy officers and four civilians, including the child. According to Mexican Navy officials, rescue teams retrieved two survivors

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been renamed after a vote by the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. The signage of the center was changed on December 20, 2025, and now reads "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts." This renaming was also under scrutiny by experts and officials like U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty. Several, have called it "illegal," citing The Kennedy Center Act of 1964: "SEC. 11. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, designated by this Act, shall be t

Hundreds of protesters clashed with police in New Delhi on Tuesday during a demonstration near the High Commission of Bangladesh. The unrest occurred amid tensions between the two nations following the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh last week. Following the protests reportedly trying to breach the High Commission, Bangladesh summoned India's envoy to express concern. Hindu nationalist groups, including the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), mobilized the march and attempted to breach barricades set up near the embassy. Television footage show

Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day strike after negotiations over pay and working conditions allegedly worsened. The British Medical Association (BMA) was organizing the strike, which started at 07:00 GMT on Wednesday. This marked the fourteenth time the union has walked out during this ongoing standoff. The National Health Service warned that patients must be ready for delays and disruptions to care at a time when hospitals were crowded amidst a surge in flu cases. According to Sky News, the strike would last until 07:00 GMT on

On Monday, Blaise Metreweli, the new head of the United Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), delivered her first public address in London. She warned that the UK is "operating in a space between peace and war" amid rising tensions with Russia. Metreweli stated that the "front line is everywhere" regarding threats to the nation. According to Reuters, she characterized the threat from Russia as "aggressive." She accused Moscow of utilizing tactics ranging from "State-sponsored arson and sabotage" to "Drones buzzing airports and bases" in

A 10-man Preston North End club and Coventry City drew 1-1 in a football match on Tuesday, in Deepdale, Lancashire with an attendance of 18,477 people. At halftime the score was 0-0. Coventry City received one point against Preston North End. In the 70th minute Jack Rudoni took a shot, which went in off of North End player Andrew Hughes that resulted in an own goal. City led 1-0. In the 77th minute a goal by Preston North End tied the game at 1-1. Daniel Jebbison of North End scored and was assisted by Pol Valentín. Liam Lindsay received a re

Around 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (2230 UTC) on Friday, a shooting happened inside a Benihana restaurant in Maple Grove, Minnesota. One person was injured, according to police. As of late Friday, no arrests had been made, but an investigation was ongoing. Both the victim and shooter left the vicinity before police arrived. Later on, Friday, the victim reportedly sought treatment at a local hospital. The restaurant was evacuated and closed following the shooting. Early reports indicated the two men involved in the altercation knew one

The Queens World Film Festival took place in the Astoria area of Queens, New York City, from November 6 to 9. Screenings were held at the Museum of the Moving Image, and organizers hosted events for filmmakers, including a November 8 breakfast and an awards ceremony. A wider program is scheduled to run through November 16. A morning gathering for filmmakers occurred November 8 at Sac's Place in Astoria. Festival organizer Katha Cato introduced Brian F. Lee of City National Bank, who described the institution as "the bank to the stars." Cato sa

The last week of October was National Magic Week in the U.S. Wikinews recently caught up with Bruce Chadwick, of Fort Worth, Texas. Bruce is a professional magician and illusion builder, as well as a magic dealer. A prolific performer for several decades, Bruce has produced several written works on magic. Interview When did you first become interested in magic? BC: A couple of weeks before my 8th birthday, my dad ordered some simple magic tricks from the Johnson Smith Company. When the tricks arrived, my dad demonstrated the Ball and Vase t

On Saturday, Italy's Dolomites experienced an avalanche. Total dead included five German climbers. The avalanche happened around 4:00 p.m. CET (1500 UTC) on Saturday afternoon. The avalanche happened on Cima Vertana or (Vertainspitze) in the Ortler Alps. Cima Vertana has a 3,545-meter peak, in South Tyrol near the Swiss border. A father and daughter from a second group of climbers were taken down into a gully and died. Rescuers said the hikers were climbing very late in the day. Two survivors were air lifted to a hospital in Bolzano. Reports s

The 35th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade took place from 1–4 p.m. New York time (17:00–20:00 UTC) on Sunday, October 19. People wanting to march with their dogs in the parade were required to sign up in advance and check in at the event. At 3 p.m. New York time (19:00 UTC), a car started to drive between Avenues B and A on 10th Street, going East through the crowds. The car, which had taxi and limousine commision plates, honked while driving down the street, trying to make its way through a crowded street full of pedestrians, dogs,