The top world news stories as of January 4, 2026, center on the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, escalating tensions in Iran amid protests, ongoing Israel-Hezbollah clashes, a deadly Russian strike in Ukraine, and a tragic fire in Switzerland.[1][2][3][5] Venezuela Crisis The U.S. conducted a military operation, dubbed “Absolute Resolve,” involving airstrikes and…
