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Donald Trump’s announcement that US forces had “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early on Saturday morning marked a stunning escalation in a confrontation that has been building for months and, in many ways, years. Donald Trump's attack on Venezuela The operation, revealed by Mr Trump on his Truth Social platform, followed a prolonged period of rising tension between Washington and Caracas, driven by allegations of drug trafficking, narco-terrorism and systematic attacks on democratic institutions by the Maduro government. While the claim of Mr Maduro’s capture has shocked parts of the international community, the signs of an impending showdown had been visible for some time. A raid in the dead of night Reports of explosions and low-flying aircraft over Caracas in the early hours of Saturday were soon followed by Mr Trump’s declaration that the US had carried out a “large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader”, in conjunction with US law enforcement agencie...

Eight-time Grammy-nominated, renowned gospel singer, composer, and pianist Richard Smallwood has passed away at the age of 77. His representative confirmed that the renowned "Total Praise" musician died on Tuesday, December 30, at Brook Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Maryland. Richard Smallwood dies at 77 Smallwood's family shared the tragic news on his verified Instagram account. The statement read, "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Richard Smallwood, a globally respected artist, songwriter, and musician. The family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time and remember the legacy he left behind through his music and selfless contributions to the world." Richard Smallwood, a Harvard University graduate, founded the group "Richard Smallwood Singers," which released its debut album in 1982. He developed a unique musical style that resonated deeply with middle-class and Black Christian youth. He later f...

Vince Zampella, a veteran of the video game industry and renowned game developer who redefined iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a tragic road accident on Sunday. He was 55 years old. The accident occurred around 12:45 p.m. on the Angeles Crest Highway in the San Gabriel Mountains, north of Los Angeles. Vince Zampella According to officials and media reports, the 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS Zampella was driving lost control on a winding mountain road and collided with a concrete barrier. The car caught fire immediately after the collision. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) team arrived at the scene to find the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Zampella was trapped inside the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger was also in the car at the time of the accident, who was ejected during the impact. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died. The passenger's identity has not yet been released. Investigating agencies hav...

American actor James Ransone, best known for his powerful role in HBO's acclaimed crime series The Wire, has died at the age of 46. According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner, Ransone died by suicide. The tragic incident occurred on Friday in Los Angeles. James Ransone James Ransone played Chester "Ziggy" Sobotka in the second season of The Wire. He portrayed this complex character, from a dock worker to a petty criminal, with such authenticity that he became one of the series' most memorable characters. He then starred in David Simon's other HBO series, Generation Kill, where he appeared alongside actor Alexander Skarsgård. In this series, he played real-life Marine Corporal Josh Ray Person. In recent years, Ransone appeared as Eddie Kaspbrak in the horror film It Chapter Two. His performance in the film was widely praised, especially since the cast included big names like Bill Hader, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, and Bill Skarsgård. Fans and colleagues expr...

Anthony Joshua's sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul may not have been historic, but the fight cost Paul dearly. Joshua broke Paul's jaw in the Netflix main event, leaving him with serious injuries. Joshua Ends the Show Many boxing analysts believed that it would be nothing short of a miracle if Jake Paul survived more than two rounds against two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. But on Friday, Paul exceeded expectations, holding Joshua at bay until the sixth round. However, Joshua scored four knockdowns before finishing Paul. In a post-fight interview, Jake Paul claimed to have a broken jaw. He shared a close-up video on social media, showing his teeth dislocated inside his bloodied mouth. Paul subsequently posted a photo from his hospital bed, revealing that some of his teeth had to be removed and two titanium plates had been inserted into his jaw. According to doctors, Paul will not be able to eat solid food for the next week. Paul wrote, "Just out of surg...

The Justice Department released tens of thousands of records Friday tied to its investigations of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following a yearlong bipartisan push for transparency. However, many of the documents were heavily redacted, and the agency failed to meet a legal deadline to release all required materials. Epstein Files Drop The release comes under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law signed by former President Donald Trump in mid-November. The measure required the DOJ to publicly disclose all unclassified records from the Justice Department, FBI, and U.S. attorneys’ offices within 30 days, or by Dec. 19. The files include photos, contact lists, flight logs, court documents, memos, and business records. Lawmakers behind the bill, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), used a rare procedural move to force the legislation to a House vote after initial resistance from Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Khanna criticized the release as incomp...