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Europe Grinds to a Halt as Deep Freeze Triggers Massive Travel Disruptions

                                                   KLM scraps 600 flights in Amsterdam on Wednesday as snow continues A powerful cold snap sweeping across Europe has forced widespread cancellations of flights and trains, with conditions expected to worsen through Wednesday. Heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and hazardous travel conditions have already caused days of disruption across the continent, and authorities warn that the situation may deteriorate further. Severe Weather Shuts Down Air Travel Dutch carrier KLM announced it will cancel 600 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday as it struggles with persistent snow and freezing conditions. Schiphol, one of Europe’s busiest hubs, has been heavily affected since Friday, with thousands of flights disrupted and de‑icing operations running around the clock. Officia...
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Maduro Makes First U.S. Court Appearance on Drug Charges

An armored vehicle carrying Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores arrives at Manhattan Federal Court, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in New York.

Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was brought into a federal courthouse in New York on Monday for his initial appearance on U.S. drug‑trafficking and narco‑terrorism charges, marking a dramatic escalation in the long‑running standoff between Washington and Caracas.

Escorted by federal agents, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were transferred from a Brooklyn detention center to Manhattan for the brief hearing. The charges—filed years earlier—accuse Maduro of leading a criminal network that funneled large quantities of cocaine into the United States while leveraging state institutions to support armed groups involved in the drug trade.

Maduro has repeatedly denied the allegations. His legal team is expected to challenge the legitimacy of his capture and transfer, arguing that he should be shielded from prosecution as a former head of state.

The proceeding marks the beginning of what could become a lengthy and politically sensitive legal battle. Venezuelan officials still aligned with Maduro have condemned the operation and demanded his release, while U.S. prosecutors prepare for a case with significant geopolitical implications.

A trial date has not yet been set.


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