The day

Sunday 4 January 2026

9 stories, biggest first.

1. 1

   News2026 United States strikes in Venezuela

   The United States Federal Aviation Administration lifts the ban on US flights through the Caribbean imposed following military strikes in Venezuela. Hundreds of flights were canceled or are rescheduled from yesterday.

2. 2

   News

   A collision caused by tea leaves spilled from a moving truck involving 12 vehicles in,, Japan, leaves one person dead and three others injured.

3. 3

   News2026 United States strikes in Venezuela

   Cuba confirms that 32 of its citizens were killed during the attacks while carrying out missions. Two days of national mourning are declared.

4. 4

   Science

   A technical failure in Greece's air traffic control communication systems forces authorities to impose a seven-hour nationwide ground stop and airspace closure, diverting aircraft to nearby countries and causing widespread delays and cancellations.

5. 5

   News2025 Southern Yemen offensive

   Yemeni forces and the Saudi Arabia-led coalition capture the al-Mahrah and Hadhramaut governorates from the Southern Transitional Council.

6. 6

   News2026 United States strikes in Venezuela

   The death toll from the strikes rises to at least 80, including members of security forces and civilians.

7. 7

   NewsIsrael–Hezbollah conflict

   Two Hezbollah militants are killed in a strike by the Israel Defense Forces in Al-Jumayjimah, Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon.

8. 8

   News

   Six people are killed and five injured after a roof collapses in Charsadda district, Pakistan.

9. 9

   Crime

   Myanmar's government releases 6,186 prisoners, including 52 foreign nationals, and reduces prison sentences to mark Independence Day, while excluding inmates convicted of serious crimes.

Stories adapted from Wikipedia’s Current events portal for 4 January 2026, by Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.