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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 04.01.2026.
It displays 80 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.01.2026 โข The Day of the Maduro Perp Walk
โจOn January 4th, UK editors transitioned from reporting the capture of Nicolรกs Maduro to the visual and legal spectacle of his arrival in New York. Early morning headlines were dominated by the 'perp walk' and Maduroโs first public remarks in handcuffs. By midday, a sharp editorial divide emerged: tabloids focused on the technical details of the US commando raid and Maduroโs defiance, while broadsheets prioritized Donald Trumpโs declaration that the US would 'run' Venezuela.
In the afternoon, the narrative shifted toward the burgeoning geopolitical crisis as the 'Donroe doctrine' faced international scrutiny. Editors highlighted the rise of successor Delcy Rodriguez and the mounting death toll from US strikes, while reporting a retreat by some Republicans regarding direct American governance. Domestically, editors balanced the Venezuelan fallout with the 'rogue wave' tragedy on the British coast and Keir Starmerโs attempts to secure his premiership against populist challenges.
In the afternoon, the narrative shifted toward the burgeoning geopolitical crisis as the 'Donroe doctrine' faced international scrutiny. Editors highlighted the rise of successor Delcy Rodriguez and the mounting death toll from US strikes, while reporting a retreat by some Republicans regarding direct American governance. Domestically, editors balanced the Venezuelan fallout with the 'rogue wave' tragedy on the British coast and Keir Starmerโs attempts to secure his premiership against populist challenges.
04.01.2026
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New Statesman
The Russian leader will only be emboldened by Donald Trumpโs assault on Venezuela
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Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
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03:09โขMaduro Shipped in Chains
โจUK editors are prioritizing the arrival of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolรกs Maduro in New York to face criminal charges. Conservative and tabloid outlets focus on the visual spectacle of the handcuffed leader (Daily Mail, Sky News, The Mirror, Metro), while liberal and left-leaning sources scrutinize Donald Trumpโs intent to govern Venezuela directly, noting the departure from constitutional norms and potential regional destabilization (The Guardian, The Independent, Channel 4 News, Spiked, Morning Star Online).
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Suspected offences include homicide by negligence, causing bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence
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The community spirit of the close-knit Swiss resort where at least 40 people died in a fire is strong even as inhabitants say they feel crushed by the tragedy
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The Spectator
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08:07
Nicolรกs Maduro is expected to make an initial appearance in Manhattan federal court on Monday, according to officials
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World | Craig Munro
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The Spectator
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Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
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The community spirit of the close-knit Swiss resort where at least 40 people died in a fire is strong even as inhabitants say they feel crushed by the tragedy
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Breaking | Live | Breaking | Live
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10:28โขMaduro Caged in New York
โจUK editors are focusing on the visual and political spectacle of Nicolรกs Maduroโs arrival in New York in custody. Tabloids and broadcasters emphasize the 'perp walk' and criminal charges (Sky News, The Independent, Metro, Evening Standard), while political commentary explores Donald Trumpโs declaration of direct American governance over Venezuela (The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Spectator). Concurrently, the identification of more victims in the Swiss fire continues to hold significant space (BBC News, The Guardian).
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The Jewish Chronicle
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11:09
A joint, targeted attack by warplanes from the UK and France on Saturday hit an underground arms cache in Syria used by the Islamic State group (IS).
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The community spirit of the close-knit Swiss resort where at least 40 people died in a fire is strong even as inhabitants say they feel crushed by the tragedy
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Showbiz | Laura Harman
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Transport
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The Telegraph
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14:46โขSteel Shackle of the Donroe Doctrine
โจUK editors are pivoting from the visual spectacle of Nicolรกs Maduroโs capture to the emerging governance vacuum and domestic political fallout. While liberal outlets and the New Statesman examine the 'Donroe doctrine' and geopolitical risks (The Guardian, The Independent, The Spectator, New Statesman), conservative and tabloid sources highlight the rise of hardline successor Delcy Rodriguez and the mounting death toll from US strikes (Daily Mail, The Telegraph, Sky News). Meanwhile, Keir Starmerโs domestic positioning is framed through his refusal to mourn Maduro and his warnings about populist rivals (HuffPost UK, The Times).
15:11
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer maintained that he will remain the in office through 2027 amid rumours of a potential internal Labour Party coup swirling around Westminster, while Nigel Farageโs Reform UK continues to hold a commanding lead in the polls.
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Live | Live
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The Telegraph
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The community spirit of the close-knit Swiss resort where at least 40 people died in a fire is strong even as inhabitants say they feel crushed by the tragedy
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The community spirit of the close-knit Swiss resort where at least 40 people died in a fire is strong even as inhabitants say they feel crushed by the tragedy
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There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Yearโs Eve.
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The Jewish Chronicle
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Morning Star
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17:43
Far-leftists gathered outside the United States Embassy in Madrid to protest against the โimperialistโ overthrow of Venezuelaโs former socialist dictator Nicolรกs Maduro by the Trump administration.
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18:03
The Guardian
Police yet to release names as relatives being notified, while hundreds of people join silent procession in Swiss town
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Putin is trying ever harder to freeze Kyiv into submission
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18:40โขThe Donroe Doctrineโs Imperial Shadow
โจUK editors are splitting focus between the 'rogue wave' tragedy on the British coast (Daily Mail, Metro, The Mirror) and the escalating geopolitical fallout from the capture of Nicolรกs Maduro. While tabloids humanize the domestic sea rescue deaths, broadsheets analyze the 'Donroe doctrine' and international condemnation of US intervention (The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Independent, New Statesman, Breitbart, Morning Star Online, The Spectator, Sky News).
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There are queues outside some supermarkets in Caracas but otherwise a tense calm โ a day after Venezuelaโs president was seized and taken to New York. Venezuelan officials say the US attack killed at least 40 people โ military and civilians โ including a large part of Nicolas Maduroโs security team.
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The Telegraph
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20:09
Among those killed by the blaze at Le Constellation is 16-year-old Swiss national Arthur Brodard, his mother confirms.
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Live | Live
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Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
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Hundreds of people join silent procession in Swiss town, with youngest known victim just 14-years-old
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Hundreds of people join silent procession in Swiss town, with youngest known victim just 14
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UK | Sarah Ping
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UK | Sarah Ping
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