‘He was looking for trouble’ – Venezuelan man in Ireland reacts after US overthrows Nicolas MaduroDictator was reportedly taken from his bed in the middle of the night as US forces conducted strikes on the capital CaracasReinaldo Istanboulie from Venezuela has been living in Ireland for seven yearsKeith Kelly and Niamh Horan Today at 06:30A Venezuelan man in Ireland has said his family is in “disbelief” that the country’s autocrat president, Nicolas Maduro, was captured by US forces after strikes on the capital Caracas.

Gian van Veen in action against Luke Littler in the final of the World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace: John Walton/PA Wire. Luke Littler celebrates victory against Gian van Veen after the final of the World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace, LondonLuke Littler celebrates with the Sid Waddell trophy after victory against Gian van Veen after the final of the World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace: John Walton/PA Wire. Luke Littler overcame the Ally Pally wasp to thrash Gian van Veen and cement his position as one of the greats of the sport after winning back-to-back World Championship titles. The 18-year-old won £1million for his second world title win, with that windfall hard for him to comprehend. "This win has increased that gap from Luke Humphries and I'm in the clear for No 1."

An Ghaeltacht (Kerry) 0-18 Sallins (Kildare) 1-14Sallins goalkeeper Matthew Farrelly checks in with Seán Ó Gairbhí of An Ghaeltacht to see if he seen Sallins's first goal late in the second half . Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/SportsfileThere was controversy at the end of both normal and extra-time as An Ghaeltacht overcame their injury crisis and secured a famous All-Ireland Club IFC semi-final victory over Sallins. With the Kerrymen out on their feet and trailing by a point at the end of extra-time, Emmet Ralph was called for delaying a free. Seán Lonergan advanced the kick 50 metres to inside the arc. After some deliberations, Éanna Ó Conchúir opted to take the free back outside and curled over a stunning two-point winner in the 82nd minute.

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Nicolas Maduro lands in New York after being 'dragged from his bedroom'Former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro arrived in New York in handcuffs following a dramatic US operation in Caracas, where he is expected to face charges including narco-terrorism and cocaine-importation conspiracyView 2 Images Maduro aircraft arrives at US military base (Image: Getty)Former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was seen in handcuffs stepping off an aircraft after landing in New York, where he's expected to face charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine-importation conspiracy, and weapons offences. ‌Following his touchdown at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York - roughly 60 miles north of New York City - Maduro was set to be ferried to Manhattan's West Side heliport before being handed to DEA officials for processing. ‌New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned Maduro's capture as an 'act of war'. ‌The death toll from the dramatic U.S. operation stands at 40, including civilians, The New York Times reported. Maduro is set to be held at the Metropolitan Detention Center, a maximum-security facility in Brooklyn, whilst awaiting his court proceedings.

Fr.Mathews will face FloMAX Liffey Celtics in the NICC Women’s National Cup Final following a pulsating 75-51 win over Killester at Parochial Hall on Saturday afternoon. Mathews have dumped out Killester from the NICC Women’s National Cup. Pic: Tom Maher/InphoMeanwhile, Liffey Celtics remain on track for a third NICC Women’s National Cup title in four years, following a 72-53 semi-final win over St. Mary’s Castleisland on Saturday. Last season’s finalists held an 18-15 lead at the end of the opening quarter at Neptune Stadium, helped by a trio of three’s from Ciara Mulleady. Pic: Tom Maher/InphoLiffey Celtics lead was back up to 20, 55-35, by the end of the quarter following a pair of free throws by Bracken and an end of quarter buzzer-beating floater from Rebecca Keating.

In a social media post, she said they would “soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts”. National Guard armored vehicles block an avenue leading to Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. A scorched area is seen at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. We heard explosions and planes in the distance,” said Carmen Hidalgo, a 21-year-old office worker. Pedestrians run after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.

Tipperary responded impressively as Darragh Stakelum opened his account before a belter from Brian McGrath and another Stakelum strike levelled the scores. Josh Keller found space to fire over before on 20 minutes, Paddy Creedon capitalised on a Jack Fagan slip and bore down on the Waterford goal, belting under Nolan to raise the first green flag. Scorers for Tipperary: P McCormack and J Leamy (0-4, 4f each); Paddy Creedon (1-1); Darragh Stakelum (0-2); Brian McGrath (0-2, 1f); R Doyle, J Caesar, J Keller, A Tynan and A Ormond (0-1 each). Tipperary: Barry Hogan; C Martin, R Doyle, M Breen; J Caesar, B McGrath, B O’Mara; J Keller, A Tynan; O O’Donoghue, P McGarry, D Stakelum; A Ormond, P Creedon, P McCormack. Waterford: B Nolan; D Lalor, J Fagan, C Keane; S Mackey, M Fitzgerald, B Lynch; S Fitzgerald, T O’Connell; J Booth, R Halloran, J Twomey; C Treen, S Walsh, J Power.

Premier League: Brighton 2 Burnley 0Brighton soared to eighth place in the Premier League by snapping a six-match winless run with a comfortable 2-0 success over second from bottom Burnley. Burnley, who made three changes following a 3-1 midweek loss to Newcastle, failed to win any of their previous 39 matches when conceding first in the Premier League. That opportunity proved to be a pivotal moment as Brighton doubled their advantage within two minutes of the restart. Kostoulas thumped straight at Burnley keeper Martin Dubravka before Burnley almost pulled one back in the 67th minute. Relegation-threatened Burnley offered little in response as Brighton finally registered a first Premier League home win over their opponents at the seventh attempt.

Premier League: Wolves 3 West Ham 0West Ham’s relegation fears deepened as they crashed to a humiliating 3-0 defeat at previously winless Wolves. The London side remain four points adrift of safety in 18th place the Premier League after a run of nine games without a win. Arias slid in to meet his low ball and tuck in his first Wolves goal from six yards. Magassa blasted over as West Ham belatedly threatened but Hugo Bueno went close to a Wolves fourth when he forced a good save from Areola after the break. Areola also denied Mane and kept out a header from Yerson Mosquera as Wolves continued to make the better chances.

Raye marked her chart triumph of Where Is My Husband reaching number one by celebrating in dramatic style at home. The star has now officially clinched the first UK singles chart Number One of 2026, with the hit track finally reaching the top spot after a 15-week climb. The moment marked a major breakthrough at the start of the new year, following months of building momentum, strong streaming numbers and viral social sounds. Raye's success comes after a long and difficult rise in the music business. Join the debate Does Raye’s chart success prove artists thrive more when they take control from big labels?

That check showed an area of the course to be unraceable and with another cold night in prospect, Waters felt it best to make an early decision. He said: “We got down to -2C at sunrise today and there are a few areas of frozen ground remain now. Monday’s National Hunt cards at Lingfield and Ludlow will have to survive initial inspections on Sunday if they are to go ahead. Saturday’s card at Wincanton was abandoned following a third inspection at 11.30am, but both Sandown and Cork passed their morning checks and racing went ahead as planned. “We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the late decision however we wanted to give the fixture every chance of taking place.

Connacht’s 34-point defeat to Leinster in Dublin has left head coach Stuart Lancaster more determined than ever to make a success of his stint out west. “When they're in the flow and you play at the Aviva ,or even at the RDS as well, they're a hard team to stop. I know it's a different project, it's a completely different project. “I’m throwing them in at the deep end,” the Englishman explained after the 52-17 loss at the Aviva Stadium. I'll just double down on training with intensity under pressure and making sure the skill set holds under pressure."

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has been 'captured and flown out of the country' to stand trial in the United States, Donald Trump has said. Trump released a statement that said the US had 'successfully' carried out a military strike after several explosions rocked the capital of Caracas early Saturday. Trump announced that he would hold a press conference at Mar-a-Lago later in the morning to release more details. The blasts came amid growing tensions between Trump and Maduro's regime, with the first military land strike on Venezuela taking place on Christmas Eve. Speaking on WABC on December 26, Trump made the bombshell suggestion that US forces have already started conducting land operations in Venezuela.

RAF Typhoons have joined French aircraft in a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria which had been occupied by Islamic State, most likely to store weapons and explosives, the Ministry of Defence said. The facility had been most likely used to store weapons and explosives and the surrounding area is devoid of civilians, the ministry said. The Manchester synagogue attacker pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in a 999 call he made during the terror attack, it emerged in October. During the call, the 35-year-old claimed responsibility for the attack and "pledged allegiance to Islamic State", the force said. In November, the Mirror reported how Islamic State had used artificial intelligence for the first time in a bid to recruit new British jihadists.