Simple English News Daily Monday 5th January 2026. US-Venezuela attack. Maduro trial. Syria, Britain, France strikes. Iran protests. Switzerland fire. Japan toilets.
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Jan 4, 2026 US forces captured Nicolás Maduro, sparking global reactions and airstrikes in Venezuela. Meanwhile, UK and France targeted ISIS in Syria. Protests erupted in Iran as the government faced criticism over increasing unrest. In Nigeria, armed attacks left village communities devastated, while Somalia successfully eliminated al-Shabaab fighters. Switzerland investigates a New Year's fire linked to sparklers. Japan calls for more women's toilets, showcasing a surprising political issue!
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US Captures Maduro, Global Reactions Split
- The US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a major military operation that included bombing air defences and using over 150 aircraft.
- The action split international opinion, with allies questioning its legality despite some governments supporting regime change.
Operation Included Strikes And Power Cut
- The US operation involved heavy strikes that caused a power cut in Caracas and reportedly killed dozens, according to Venezuelan sources.
- President Trump described practising the raid in a replica of Maduro's house and said the US may run Venezuela temporarily.
Venezuela's Leadership Response Was Confused
- Venezuelan institutions gave mixed messages: Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez called Maduro the only president while the Supreme Court said Rodríguez was acting president.
- Other senior officials condemned the US action and reports of Rodríguez being in Russia were false.