The U.S. Has Been Building Up Forces Off Venezuela for Months
via NYT > World News The United States military’s Southern Command said in December that about 15,000 troops were in the Caribbean region.
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Explosions Reported in Venezuela’s Capital
via NYT > World News It was not immediately clear what caused the blasts. The United States has been building pressure on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s authoritarian president, for months.
Swiss Bar Fire Likely Caused By Sparklers, Authorities Say
via NYT > World News Fireworks attached to bottles of Champagne sent up showers of sparks that appear to have ignited insulation in a bar. The blaze killed 40 people.
A Deadly Blaze in Switzerland
via NYT > World News Plus, tips from our readers on how to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed in 2026.
Fire in Swiss Alps Leaves Dozens of New Year’s Revelers Dead
via NYT > World News About 40 people celebrating at a ski resort bar were killed, and 115 were injured, many of them young, the authorities said.
