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15,981 storiesThree Arab Israelis are killed in two separate shootings in Nazareth and Kafr Qara, Israel.
United States v. Maduro et al — Three Arab Israelis are killed in two separate shootings in Nazareth and Kafr Qara, Israel. [https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/three-arab-israelis-murdered-in-nazareth-kafr-qara
2025 Southern Yemen offensive, Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war
Yemeni civil war — 2025 Southern Yemen offensive, Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war
Yemeni forces and the Saudi Arabia-led coalition capture the al-Mahrah and Hadhramaut governorates from the
Yemeni civil war — Yemeni forces and the Saudi Arabia-led coalition capture the al-Mahrah and Hadhramaut governorates from the Southern Transitional Council. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/4/
The death toll from the strikes rises to at least 80, including members of security forces and civilians.
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — The death toll from the strikes rises to at least 80, including members of security forces and civilians. [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/04/world/trump-us-venezuela-maduro/f
Cuba confirms that 32 of its citizens were killed during the attacks while carrying out missions.
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — Cuba confirms that 32 of its citizens were killed during the attacks while carrying out missions. Two days of national mourning are declared. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1
The United States Federal Aviation Administration lifts the ban on US flights through the Caribbean imposed
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — The United States Federal Aviation Administration lifts the ban on US flights through the Caribbean imposed following military strikes in Venezuela. Hundreds of flights were cancel

Six people are killed and five injured after a roof collapses in Charsadda district, Pakistan.
Israel–Hezbollah conflict — Six people are killed and five injured after a roof collapses in Charsadda district, Pakistan. [https://www.dawn.com/news/1965058 ( Dawn )]

Myanmar's government releases 6,186 prisoners, including 52 foreign nationals, and reduces prison sentences
Israel–Hezbollah conflict — Myanmar's government releases 6,186 prisoners, including 52 foreign nationals, and reduces prison sentences to mark Independence Day, while excluding inmates convicted of serious c

A technical failure in Greece's air traffic control communication systems forces authorities to impose a
Israel–Hezbollah conflict — A technical failure in Greece's air traffic control communication systems forces authorities to impose a seven-hour nationwide ground stop and airspace closure, diverting aircraft

A collision caused by tea leaves spilled from a moving truck involving 12 vehicles in [http://Sano Sano],
Israel–Hezbollah conflict — A collision caused by tea leaves spilled from a moving truck involving 12 vehicles in [http://Sano Sano], [http://Tochigi Tochigi], Japan, leaves one person dead and three others i

Two Hezbollah militants are killed in a strike by the Israel Defense Forces in Al-Jumayjimah, Nabatieh
Israel–Hezbollah conflict — Two Hezbollah militants are killed in a strike by the Israel Defense Forces in Al-Jumayjimah, Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon. [https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/idf-kills-two-hez

2025 Sumy offensive, Kharkiv strikes, Kherson strikes, Mykolaiv strikes
Russo-Ukrainian war — 2025 Sumy offensive, Kharkiv strikes, Kherson strikes, Mykolaiv strikes

At least eight people are killed and 42 others are injured in overnight Russian attacks on the
Russo-Ukrainian war — At least eight people are killed and 42 others are injured in overnight Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Sumy Oblasts of Ukraine. [ht
The United States carries out airstrikes around Caracas, Venezuela, killing at least 40 people, including
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — The United States carries out airstrikes around Caracas, Venezuela, killing at least 40 people, including civilians and military personnel. A national state of emergency is declare
The Central Bank of Syria begins exchanging old banknotes for a new currency that removes two zeros from the
Economy of Syria — The Central Bank of Syria begins exchanging old banknotes for a new currency that removes two zeros from the previous denominations, with 100 old pounds converted to one new pound,
26 people are killed and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying 52 passengers capsizes in Nguru, Yobe
Economy of Syria — 26 people are killed and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying 52 passengers capsizes in Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/least-25-dead-14-mi
Four more protesters are shot dead by security forces in Malekshahi County, Ilam province, Iran.
2025–2026 Iranian protests — Four more protesters are shot dead by security forces in Malekshahi County, Ilam province, Iran. [https://hengaw.net/en/news/2026/01/article-21 (Hengaw)] [https://www.iranintl.com/
In professional darts, English player Luke Littler wins a second PDC World Darts Championship back-to-back
2026 PDC World Darts Championship — In professional darts, English player Luke Littler wins a second PDC World Darts Championship back-to-back after defeating Dutch player Gian van Veen 7–1 in the final. [https://www
Footage shows United States Marine Corps Bell AH-1Z Vipers striking Fort Tiuna and Generalissimo Francisco de
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — Footage shows United States Marine Corps Bell AH-1Z Vipers striking Fort Tiuna and Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base with Hellfire air-to-surface missiles during the oper
Six people are killed after a car collides with a minibus taxi near Fouriesburg, South Africa.
Economy of Syria — Six people are killed after a car collides with a minibus taxi near Fouriesburg, South Africa. [https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-01-04-six-lives-lost-in-tragic-r26-
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, first lady Cilia Flores, are captured by U.S.
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, first lady Cilia Flores, are captured by U.S. forces and flown out of the country. Venezuelan vice president Delcy Rodríguez becom
After being held aboard the USS Iwo Jima , Maduro is taken to New York, where U.S.
2026 United States strikes in Venezuela — After being held aboard the USS Iwo Jima , Maduro is taken to New York, where U.S. attorney general Pam Bondi says he has been indicted on drug and weapons charges. [https://www.bb

At least 30 people are killed and others kidnapped by armed bandits in a raid on a village market in Borgu,
Nigerian bandit conflict — At least 30 people are killed and others kidnapped by armed bandits in a raid on a village market in Borgu, Niger State, Nigeria. The market was also looted of food before being se
British and French aircraft carry out a joint strike on an underground facility alleged to be occupied by the
War against the Islamic State — British and French aircraft carry out a joint strike on an underground facility alleged to be occupied by the Islamic State near Palmyra in central Syria. [https://www.theguardian.
An arson attack on the Teltow Canal targeting the Lichterfelde gas-fired power plant causes a power outage in
2026 arson attack on the Berlin power grid — An arson attack on the Teltow Canal targeting the Lichterfelde gas-fired power plant causes a power outage in south Berlin, with tens of thousands affected. [https://www.politico.e