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The US has justified the seizure of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores by arguing they had breached US domestic law. So what exactly have they been accused of doing?
What are Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores alleged to have done?
The US has justified the seizure of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores by arguing they had breached US domestic law. So what exactly have they been accused of doing?
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January 6, 2026 at 9:08 AM
The US has justified the seizure of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores by arguing they had breached US domestic law. So what exactly have they been accused of doing?
Police confirm human remains are found washed ashore on Tuesday morning, believed to be those of a 32-year-old man missing since New Year's Day.
Breaking: Human remains found in search for missing snorkeller in WA
Police confirm human remains are found washed ashore on Tuesday morning, believed to be those of a 32-year-old man missing since New Year's Day.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Police confirm human remains are found washed ashore on Tuesday morning, believed to be those of a 32-year-old man missing since New Year's Day.
Residents of the islands clean up after heavy rain and winds brought by Tropical Cyclone Jenna, just weeks after another system battered the region on Christmas day.
Cocos Keeling Islands endure second tropical cyclone in less than two weeks
Residents of the islands clean up after heavy rain and winds brought by Tropical Cyclone Jenna, just weeks after another system battered the region on Christmas day.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Residents of the islands clean up after heavy rain and winds brought by Tropical Cyclone Jenna, just weeks after another system battered the region on Christmas day.
Nick Kyrgios limped out of the Brisbane International at the first hurdle as the 30-year-old's ailing body lets him down once again.
Tough reality hits home as Kyrgios limps out of Brisbane International
Nick Kyrgios limped out of the Brisbane International at the first hurdle as the 30-year-old's ailing body lets him down once again.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Nick Kyrgios limped out of the Brisbane International at the first hurdle as the 30-year-old's ailing body lets him down once again.
Steve Smith plays all his greatest hits en-route to a century as England suffers in the field on all fronts. Here are your quick hits from day three.
Quick hits: England gets full Smith show after catching and review horrors
Steve Smith plays all his greatest hits en-route to a century as England suffers in the field on all fronts. Here are your quick hits from day three.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Steve Smith plays all his greatest hits en-route to a century as England suffers in the field on all fronts. Here are your quick hits from day three.
Steve Smith was at his bizarre best on day three in Sydney, grinding England into the dust with his scintillating strokeplay and trademark oddness.
Smith treats Sydney to a Smudge Day, in all its weird and wonderful glory
Steve Smith was at his bizarre best on day three in Sydney, grinding England into the dust with his scintillating strokeplay and trademark oddness.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Steve Smith was at his bizarre best on day three in Sydney, grinding England into the dust with his scintillating strokeplay and trademark oddness.
A boy who allegedly set fire to a Baldivis convenience store may be facing threats from organised crime figures, Perth Children's Court hears.
Teen charged over convenience store fire faces organised crime threat, court hears
A boy who allegedly set fire to a Baldivis convenience store may be facing threats from organised crime figures, Perth Children's Court hears.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 7:18 AM
A boy who allegedly set fire to a Baldivis convenience store may be facing threats from organised crime figures, Perth Children's Court hears.
Whether or not Anthony Albanese believes a federal royal commission is necessary, or even the best use of resources, is now politically irrelevant.
Calls for a royal commission into Bondi are an untenable political distraction
Whether or not Anthony Albanese believes a federal royal commission is necessary, or even the best use of resources, is now politically irrelevant.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Whether or not Anthony Albanese believes a federal royal commission is necessary, or even the best use of resources, is now politically irrelevant.
The outgoing MP will vacate the deputy leadership role in February, clearing the way for a refreshed leadership team to carry the opposition to this year's election.
Sam Groth to relinquish deputy Liberal leadership next month
The outgoing MP will vacate the deputy leadership role in February, clearing the way for a refreshed leadership team to carry the opposition to this year's election.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 6:38 AM
The outgoing MP will vacate the deputy leadership role in February, clearing the way for a refreshed leadership team to carry the opposition to this year's election.
New gun laws in NSW will limit farmers to 10 guns but the industry says this is not enough, and the change could see "a whole lot more firearms and ammunition" moving between farms in vehicles.
NSW farmers say 10-gun limit not enough and may create safety risk
New gun laws in NSW will limit farmers to 10 guns but the industry says this is not enough, and the change could see "a whole lot more firearms and ammunition" moving between farms in vehicles.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 6:28 AM
New gun laws in NSW will limit farmers to 10 guns but the industry says this is not enough, and the change could see "a whole lot more firearms and ammunition" moving between farms in vehicles.
Ben Austin died after a cricket ball struck him in late October. For the first time his parents speak exclusively about the incident and their belief no one is to blame for the tragic accident.
'Knew straight away': Ben Austin's parents reflect on the cricket tragedy that shattered their family
Ben Austin died after a cricket ball struck him in late October. For the first time his parents speak exclusively about the incident and their belief no one is to blame for the tragic accident.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Ben Austin died after a cricket ball struck him in late October. For the first time his parents speak exclusively about the incident and their belief no one is to blame for the tragic accident.
Police seize vapes and cigarettes from the South West WA store days after two different shops were destroyed.
Police raid Bunbury tobacco shop days after suspected firebomb of vape store
Police seize vapes and cigarettes from the South West WA store days after two different shops were destroyed.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Police seize vapes and cigarettes from the South West WA store days after two different shops were destroyed.
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon will shortly announce whether police will extend restrictions on protests across NSW for another fortnight.
Live: Police commissioner to announce decision on protest restrictions
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon will shortly announce whether police will extend restrictions on protests across NSW for another fortnight.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon will shortly announce whether police will extend restrictions on protests across NSW for another fortnight.
Police say extensive searches for Trisha Graf in the outback have been unsuccessful and they now believe her disappearance to be "suspicious".
Investigators hold "grave fears" for Ms Graf's wellbeing, who has been missing since the early hours of December 12.
Investigators hold "grave fears" for Ms Graf's wellbeing, who has been missing since the early hours of December 12.
Disappearance of SA woman 'suspicious', police say
Police say extensive searches for Trisha Graf in the outback have been unsuccessful and they now believe her disappearance to be "suspicious".
Investigators hold "grave fears" for Ms Graf's wellbeing, who has been missing since the early hours of December 12.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Police say extensive searches for Trisha Graf in the outback have been unsuccessful and they now believe her disappearance to be "suspicious".
Investigators hold "grave fears" for Ms Graf's wellbeing, who has been missing since the early hours of December 12.
Investigators hold "grave fears" for Ms Graf's wellbeing, who has been missing since the early hours of December 12.
Donald Trump is talking about where US forces might venture next. But one of his cabinet secretaries could provide the clearest clues.
To work out what Trump might do next, someone else is worth listening to
Donald Trump is talking about where US forces might venture next. But one of his cabinet secretaries could provide the clearest clues.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Donald Trump is talking about where US forces might venture next. But one of his cabinet secretaries could provide the clearest clues.
Public libraries in Australia are experimenting with inventive ways to attract new members — but a lack of funding means they must do more with less.
Libraries have bounced back after COVID. Here's how they did it
Public libraries in Australia are experimenting with inventive ways to attract new members — but a lack of funding means they must do more with less.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Public libraries in Australia are experimenting with inventive ways to attract new members — but a lack of funding means they must do more with less.
The sudden collapse of a sinkhole in Melbourne's north-east left residents shocked on Tuesday. Here's an explanation of how and why they form.
Sinkholes could be forming for years before a sudden collapse. Here's why
The sudden collapse of a sinkhole in Melbourne's north-east left residents shocked on Tuesday. Here's an explanation of how and why they form.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 4:38 AM
The sudden collapse of a sinkhole in Melbourne's north-east left residents shocked on Tuesday. Here's an explanation of how and why they form.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese does not rule out calling a royal commission into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, but says his immediate priority is the review of intelligence and security agencies.
PM doesn't rule out royal commission into Bondi terror attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese does not rule out calling a royal commission into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, but says his immediate priority is the review of intelligence and security agencies.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese does not rule out calling a royal commission into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, but says his immediate priority is the review of intelligence and security agencies.
The actor, who faced accusations of homophobia and inappropriate behaviour on set last year, could now lose his home.
Mickey Rourke launches fundraiser to pay $89,000 in rent
The actor, who faced accusations of homophobia and inappropriate behaviour on set last year, could now lose his home.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 3:58 AM
The actor, who faced accusations of homophobia and inappropriate behaviour on set last year, could now lose his home.
Police are investigating the death of 31-year-old Megan Tangye, who died hours after she was taken to hospital on the NSW Mid North Coast last month.
Homicide Squad called in to investigate hospitalised woman's death
Police are investigating the death of 31-year-old Megan Tangye, who died hours after she was taken to hospital on the NSW Mid North Coast last month.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Police are investigating the death of 31-year-old Megan Tangye, who died hours after she was taken to hospital on the NSW Mid North Coast last month.
Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys got her Australian summer off to winning start with a straight-sets victory at the Brisbane International.
Defending Aus Open champion Keys off to a flier with Brisbane win
Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys got her Australian summer off to winning start with a straight-sets victory at the Brisbane International.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys got her Australian summer off to winning start with a straight-sets victory at the Brisbane International.
The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro left the country with an uncertain future, sparked concern among regional neighbours and could embolden other countries in territorial disputes, some experts say.
The six likely scenarios Venezuela faces after Maduro capture
The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro left the country with an uncertain future, sparked concern among regional neighbours and could embolden other countries in territorial disputes, some experts say.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 2:58 AM
The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro left the country with an uncertain future, sparked concern among regional neighbours and could embolden other countries in territorial disputes, some experts say.
The opposition leader says she does not consider the gender breakdown of her shadow ministry, which has 16 men and 10 women.
'Boomer' dad and daughter join Sloane's shadow cabinet
The opposition leader says she does not consider the gender breakdown of her shadow ministry, which has 16 men and 10 women.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 2:58 AM
The opposition leader says she does not consider the gender breakdown of her shadow ministry, which has 16 men and 10 women.
Her husband calls her Venezuela's "first combatant" because she is not just a spouse, but a fellow fighter in the Chavism movement and a political player in her own right.
More than a first lady, Cilia Flores has long been close to power in Venezuela
Her husband calls her Venezuela's "first combatant" because she is not just a spouse, but a fellow fighter in the Chavism movement and a political player in her own right.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Her husband calls her Venezuela's "first combatant" because she is not just a spouse, but a fellow fighter in the Chavism movement and a political player in her own right.
South Australian independent MP Nick McBride has been granted release on strict home detention bail conditions — including wearing an ankle monitor — after spending 10 days behind bars for an alleged assault against his wife.
SA MP charged for alleged assault released on bail with ankle monitor
South Australian independent MP Nick McBride has been granted release on strict home detention bail conditions — including wearing an ankle monitor — after spending 10 days behind bars for an alleged assault against his wife.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 2:28 AM
South Australian independent MP Nick McBride has been granted release on strict home detention bail conditions — including wearing an ankle monitor — after spending 10 days behind bars for an alleged assault against his wife.