January 2026
US launches strike on Venezuela and captures President
The US has captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife after launching a "large-scale" strike against the capital, Caracas.
Reported - 03/01/26
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5yqygxe41pt
https://news.sky.com/story/venezuela-latest-explosions-heard-in-capital-of-caracas-13489831
Dozens missing after boat carrying migrants sinks
At least 7 people have died and many others are missing after a boat carrying an estimated 200 migrants capsized off the coast of The Gambia. 96 people have been rescued.
Reported - 02/01/26
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clynvkwglx4o
Swiss ski resort bar fire
Around 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a ski resort in southern Switzerland. A further 115 people are injured.
Reported - 01/01/26
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2pmyyeg78o
US military launches latest strike on alleged drug boats
The US military has struck two boats it alleges were carrying drugs on Wednesday, killing five people on board.
Reported - 01/01/26
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czdq1ple2l4o