Landfill collapse in Philippines leaves 2 people dead, dozens missing

A huge mound of garbage has collapsed in a waste segregation facility in a central Philippine city, killing two people and leaving at least 36 others missing, police say. Here's what we know.

Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident

The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.

Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84

Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for Russia, was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges in 1994.

Trump: US to get 30-50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela

President Donald Trump says the money would be controlled by him but it would be used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States.

Here's who most Americans say should decide Venezuela's future

Americans are divided over President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela and largely oppose deeper U.S. involvement there.

Trump eyes Greenland: What to know about renewed interest and rising tension

Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.

Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court

The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.

Rep. Mike Lawler on Maduro capture: Law requires notifying Congress within 48 hours and President did that

Republican Congressional representative Mike Lawler says President Trump followed the 1973 War Powers Resolution, and notified Congress within 48 hours of deploying armed forces in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Rep. James Walkinshaw: Trump administration needs to explain legal rational for Maduro capture

In an interview Monday with LiveNow Digital Journalist Caral Lajara, Democrat Congressional representative James R. Walkinshaw says the Trump administration needs to explain the legal rationale after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Japanese sushi chain shatters record, pays $3.24 million for single bluefin tuna

Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.

What did Trump mean US will 'run' Venezuela? Rubio explains

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.

Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil is an uphill battle: Here's why

President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.

Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces

Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.

What to know about traveling to Europe in 2026

Applicants who are under 18 or over 70 will be exempt from paying a fee to apply for ETIAS.

Around 40 dead in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebrations, police say

An explosive fire broke out during a New Year’s Eve celebration at a crowded bar in the Swiss Alps, killing multiple people and injuring others, according to Swiss police.