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Trump Says U.S. Is ‘in Charge’ of Venezuela, While Rubio Stresses Coercing It

President Trump again asserted American control of Venezuela, hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would only pressure the leadership.

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Sanctioned Oil Tankers Flee Venezuela in Defiance of U.S. Blockade

The ships are using deceptive tactics as part of a seemingly coordinated attempt to bypass American naval forces in the region.

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Trump Suggests U.S. Could Take Action Against More Countries

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Venezuela’s New Leader Calls for Dialogue and ‘Coexistence’ With U.S.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez struck a more diplomatic tone than she had on Saturday, inviting the U.S. to “work together on a cooperative agenda.”

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Cuba Says 32 of Its Citizens Died in Venezuela, Including Military Personnel

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What We Know About the Capture and the Fallout

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President Trump looking on as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, his face out of focus, speaks at a news conference. — Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times

Trump’s Move for Regime Change in Venezuela Threatens a New MAGA Rift

Some Republicans are asking how President Trump’s military intervention squares with his past pledges to avoid foreign entanglements and nation-building.

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In Ukraine, a New Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born

As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines.

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Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, the Talk of Athens

The former partner of Donald Trump Jr. and Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing deals with U.S. business interests in Greece. She’s also up late at parties.

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Ms. Guilfoyle, wearing a black blazer, holds a small dog with light brown fur. Other people and a holiday garland are visible in the background. — Byron Smith for The New York Times

Inside Mamdani’s Decision to Revoke Executive Orders That Backed Israel

Among the tasks left for Mayor Zohran Mamdani by his predecessor, Eric Adams, were two politically delicate measures related to Israel and antisemitism.

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For Mamdani, a Break With Trump Just Three Days Into His New Job

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Mayor Names Housing Leader and Pledges ‘Rental Rip-off’ Hearings

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A close-up of Zohran Mamdani, wearing a black overcoat, looking up and to the side while speaking outdoors in front of people holding signs. — Heather Khalifa for The New York Times

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‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Picture at Critics Choice Awards

The top acting honors went to Timothée Chalamet for “Marty Supreme” and Jessie Buckley for “Hamnet.” See the complete list of winners.

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A man in a black jacket and glasses accepts a trophy from a woman in a black gown. — Chris Pizzello/Invision, via Associated Press

After U.S. Strikes on Christmas, Fear Grips Muslims in Rural Nigeria

A small town set amid a smattering of baobab trees is grappling with the aftermath of a bombing ordered by President Trump.

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Gunmen Kill Dozens of People in Neighboring Nigerian Villages

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Iran’s Dual Challenge: Unrest at Home, Threat of Strikes From Abroad

Officials said that leaders were in survival mode amid anti-government protests and the prospect of again coming into the cross hairs of Israel and the U.S.

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Yemeni Forces, Backed by Saudi Arabia, Reclaim Territory From Separatists

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Many people, some wearing masks, walk and stand on a street — Fars News Agency, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Steelers Clinch Final Playoff Spot With Win Over Ravens

Pittsburgh will face Houston in the wild card round after outlasting Baltimore in a matchup for the division title.

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Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew

Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

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China’s Russian Town Has Log Cabins and Cyrillic Signs, but No Russians

Enhe was once home to thousands of ethnic Russians. Under Xi Jinping’s push for ethnic unity, little remains beyond nostalgia and props for tourists.

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A city street with a mix of Chinese-language signs and Russian-style architecture. — Gilles Sabrie for The New York Times

Winter Storms Ease Drought in California, for Now

Experts say that it’s too early to tell what will happen during the rest of the state’s rainy season, but that extreme drought is unlikely.

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Flooded streets in the town of Corte Madera. — Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle, via Associated Press

If You’re Struggling With Student Loans, Here’s What to Know for 2026

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take action now to get help.

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An illustration shows a figure wearing a graduation mortarboard stepping forward, but the hat’s tassel trails behind, helping form a dollar symbol. — Thomas Fuchs

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Gunboat Diplomacy Is Back. What Could Go Wrong?

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Science Keeps Changing. So Why Should We Trust It?

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