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What happened with the US raid on Venezuelan leaders and how did Trump respond?
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. Flight restrictions in the Caribbean were lifted moments ago. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says airlines have been informed and regular flights will now resume. The restrictions were put in place as US forces pushed into Venezuela overnight to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The two are being held in a facility in Brooklyn. President Trump says they'll now be facing justice.
The overwhelming evidence of their crimes will be presented in a court of law. And uh I've seen it.
Why are European countries sending burn‑care teams to Switzerland after the ski‑resort fire?
I've seen what we have. It's uh It's both horrible and breathtaking that something like this could have been allowed to take place.
Trump meanwhile posted an image of captured Venezuelan leader Maduro on social media in the hours after he was taken into custody by US forces. As NPR's Franco Ordonez reports, Trump has used his social media to share key images regarding
the mission. President Trump used his social media site, Truth Social, to post updates on the ousted Venezuelan leader, including a photo of Maduro in custody. In the photo, Maduro appeared to be in handcuffs wearing a gray Nike sweatshirt, wearing sun blocking eyewear and ear protection. He was also holding a water bottle.
How did the 2025 global box‑office perform compared to the US market?
Maduro and his wife will soon face the full might of American justice and stand trial. On American soil.
Trump then posted images of US officials during the overnight mission, including tight shots of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the president himself. President has long used his social media presence to amplify his actions and communicate directly with the American people. Franco, Ordonnez, and Pierre News.
Countries across Europe are offering Switzerland help in dealing with the large number of severely burned survivors from a fire at a ski resort on New Year's Eve. At least forty people were killed in the blaze and a hundred others were injured. As Terry Schultz reports, a criminal investigation has now been opened against the owners of the ski resort where the fire took place.
What are the latest developments in the Saudi‑backed strikes in Yemen?
The French couple that owns and manages the bar in Cromantana, Switzerland, has been placed under investigation for manslaughter by negligence, causing bodily harm by negligence, and arson by negligence. Officials say they're looking into whether there were sufficient safety measures on the premises after victims said they were trapped inside without access to an escape route. Though no formal conclusions have yet been shared publicly, authorities have said they believe the ceiling caught fire from lit sparklers carried inside the bar for New Year's Eve celebrations. The European Union has activated support mechanisms to help Switzerland, sending specialized burn care experts and coordinating the evacuation of dozens of patients to other hospitals around Europe to relieve the overwhelmed facilities in the region.
For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Brussels.
And you're listening to NPR News. Hollywood had a lackluster year at North American box offices in 2025, but NPR's Bob Mondello reports that the global picture was much brighter.
US moviegoers proved hard to pry away from their TV sets in twenty twenty-five, but international audiences seemed happy to return to cinemas.
Who was Craig the elephant and why is his death significant for conservation in Kenya?
This world goes much deeper than you
imagine.
Avatar Fire and Ash and the car racing movie F1, which each did quite well in the U.S., did twice as well in other countries, and almost all Hollywood blockbusters did at least half of their business overseas. So where North American box office increased just over 1%, international numbers rose 16% to $24.6 billion. That includes the year's biggest box office smash, the Chinese anime. fantasy nash two.
We will chase my destiny.
Though global totals were up substantially from 2024, they still trail pre-pandemic records by about 20 percent. Bob Mondello, NPR
News.
How does NPR wrap up today’s international news roundup?
War plans from Saudi Arabia carried out more strikes on targets in Yemen on Saturday. That's according to Southern separatists in that country who say a military camp in the port city of Mukala was hit.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What happened with the US raid on Venezuelan leaders and how did Trump respond?
0:01–0:32
2
Why are European countries sending burn‑care teams to Switzerland after the ski‑resort fire?
0:32–1:17
3
How did the 2025 global box‑office perform compared to the US market?
1:17–2:11
4
What are the latest developments in the Saudi‑backed strikes in Yemen?
2:11–3:17
5
Who was Craig the elephant and why is his death significant for conservation in Kenya?
3:17–3:57
6
How does NPR wrap up today’s international news roundup?
3:57–4:39