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C.I.A.’s New Focus on Latin America Reflected in Raid to Seize Maduro

NYT USA Jan 20, 2026

A senior U.S. official declined to confirm the specific operations in Venezuela, but said a covert team provided real-time support for the military.

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The Northern Lights Have Inspired Humans for Thousands of Years

NYT USA Jan 20, 2026

The aurora borealis has animated myths, art, poetry and music for thousands of years. Here are some examples.

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A Venezuelan Political Prisoner Finally Comes Home

NYT USA Jan 20, 2026

Ángel Godoy was thrown into jail after writing columns that angered the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Now his family is trying to make up for lost time.

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How Trump Flexes Power in White House Meetings With Zelensky and Others

NYT USA Jan 20, 2026

With cameras rolling, President Trump met with more than 40 international leaders in his first year back in office.

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How Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s Leader, Became Vital to Trump’s Plans for the Country

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.

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Iran Convulsed in Second Night of Nationwide Protests

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

Large marches against the government occurred despite an internet blackout and threats of a severe crackdown.

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What Is El Helicoide, the Infamous Torture Prison in Venezuela?

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

As Venezuela’s interim authorities began to release political prisoners, some of their families raced to the notorious prison that symbolized Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian rule.

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Freed Venezuelan Political Prisoner Called Maduro’s 2024 Victory a Fraud to His Face

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

Enrique Márquez, a centrist opposition lawmaker, refused to rubber-stamp the government’s dubious election results in front of the entire nation.

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Machado Offered Trump Her Nobel, but Prize Institute Says It’s Not Allowed

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

After María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, offered her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said it cannot be “transferred to others.”

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Iran Braces for More Protests: What to Know

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.

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Trump Eyes Greenland, and Europe Figures Its Best Bet Is a Negotiation

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

European officials were stunned that President Trump restated his desire for Greenland after a yearlong effort to dissuade him, according to diplomats and others.

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Trump’s $100 Billion Venezuela Oil Plan Gets a Cool Reception

NYT USA Jan 10, 2026

President Trump met with oil and gas executives on Friday in an effort to push them to invest money in Venezuela, a plan many of them are reluctant to embrace.

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Why Putin Went Quiet When Challenged by Trump Over Venezuela

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

For the Russian leader, courting President Trump to secure a favorable resolution in Ukraine, and possibly more, is far more important.

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Acquired Tastes

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

The dream of cohabitating with a group of friends is an attractive fantasy, but we can benefit from its lessons, regardless of our living situation.

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Chrystia Freeland Resigns as a Member of Canada’s Parliament

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

Once a powerful force under Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland’s time in politics came to an end on Friday.

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Inside Iran’s Protests: How a Plunging Currency Set Off Wide Unrest

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

In a serious challenge to Iran’s authoritarian government, angry protests have spread from the markets and universities of major cities to the impoverished towns in the hinterland.

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How Wagner Moura Stayed True to Himself and Earned a Golden Globe Nomination

NYT USA Jan 10, 2026

The Brazilian star of “The Secret Agent” is a major Oscar contender, though some at home turned against him for criticizing the right-wing government.

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Landfill Collapse in Philippines Leaves 4 Dead and Dozens Missing

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

A garbage mound outside Cebu City in the central Philippines collapsed on Thursday. Rescuers were searching for 34 missing people, including some trapped under the debris.

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I.C.C. Judges Denounce Effect of Trump’s Sanctions

New York Times Jan 10, 2026

President Trump’s retaliation against top officials at the International Criminal Court has shut them out of American services and made even routine daily tasks a challenge.

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