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Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife will appear before a U.S. judge on Monday - their first court appearance in what will be a long legal battle. Meanwhile, Maduro's allies, now in control of Venezuela, say they will not bend to U-S pressure. Now, the Trump administration is making new, direct threats -- warning the regime to cooperate with American demands. Also: With the removal of Maduro, what happens now to Venezuela's oil reserves? Donald Trump says he wants U.S. oil companies to play a big role in their future. You'll hear what that could mean for Venezuela... and for Canada.And: A recent report by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship found that one in five immigrants leave Canada within 25 years of landing. It also found the ones that are most likely to leave are highly skilled people. We look at the causes, and what can be done to keep them here.Plus: Homes in Pimicikamak Cree Nation unsafe to live in, Responsibly disposing of holiday waste, The state of the film industry, and more.

United States armed forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife...after carrying out an overnight assault on the capital, Caracas. Its a stunning culmination of a months long standoff between the two countries. President Donald Trump now claims the country of Venezuela is being run by the U.S.. We have extensive coverage of the days events - including reaction from around the world.Also: Power has been restored to Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba, after a four day outage, But the damage to the community is significant...and thousands of evacuees are still out of their homes. And: For climate advocates all over the world, 2025 wasn't easy. As the U.S. pulls out of global climate diplomacy and turns more towards fossil fuels - Canada is considering new pipelines and new resource projects. All while attention is shifting away from its decade-long climate plan. So what’s there to look forward to in 2026 when it comes to fighting the climate crisis?Plus: Swiss bar fire investigation opened, earning money with an EV charger, and more.

Staff Picks from recent stories:With a new year starting, many of us are trying to change our habits. An Alberta company is interested in shaking up Canadian currency by creating a digital coin, backed by the loonie.And: Canada is trying to cash in on a shift to renewables and EV technology. One of the metals essential to those industries is copper. It's needed to build batteries, military equipment, and big tech. Two copper mines are on the prime minister's list of major infrastructure projects.Also: Hundreds of Canadians are diagnosed with dementia every day. It is expected to become an even more pressing health problem as Canada’s population ages. Now researchers are studying a treatment built around sunshine, fresh air and farm animals.Plus: Infusion centres, technology to remember Vimy Ridge, a year of environmental policy changes, and more.

2025 may go down as the year Canada's relationship with the United States was forever changed. Nearly 11 months into U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, the economic damage is clear. The remedies are not. Washington correspondent Katie Simpson and senior business correspondent Peter Armstrong look at the prospects for a new free trade deal.And: Also in 2025, Trump broke the mold and re-cast the U.S. presidency in his own image. He claimed vast new powers, setting aside existing laws and norms. Washington correspondent Paul Hunter on what Trump’s presidency looks like now, and how it may continue into the new year.Also: Officially, there is a ceasefire in Gaza, but for many Gazans, and for Palestinians in the West Bank, the suffering, the hunger and the violence continue. We’ll look at the state of the peace plan with Israel and what obstacles lie ahead.Plus: “The weather outside is frightful!” It’s not just a line from a classic holiday song. It’s how climate experts are interpreting the weather data from 2025. “Extreme” was the word of the year: more hot days, more flooding, more drought, and more fires.

Israel may stop dozens of aid organizations from delivering much needed supplies to people in Gaza if they fail to satisfy new personal data requirements.And: Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba has been without power or clean water since Sunday and the lights may not come back on until the new year.Also: Hockey Canada has announced a men’s hockey team roster that will take on the best in the world in February’s Olympics in Italy. NHL players are once again eligible to play for the first time since 2014.Plus: For the second time in as many years, a major water main in Calgary has ruptured and parts of the city are under a boil water advisory. And thousands of civil servants may not be celebrating the New Year as major government job cuts loom.