The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2026/01/03 at 14:00 EST

Episode Date: January 3, 2026

The World This Hour for 2026/01/03 at 14:00 EST

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You know that. Watch free on CBC Gem. from cbc news the world this hour i'm kate mcgilfrey we begin in venezuela the u.s military attacked overnight capturing president nicholas meduro president donald trump says america will now quote run venezuela until there's an acceptable transition of power and he says america will sell venezuelan oil horhe berrera has more late last night the united states armed forces conducted an extraordinary military operation in the capital of Venezuela. U.S. President Donald Trump announcing that the U.S. military toppled the Venezuelan regime

and had detained President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. They're being taken to New York, where they will be tried on drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit terrorism charges. And Trump says U.S. forces will stay on the ground for now. We're going to stay until such time as the proper transition can take place. We're going to run it. Trump says the U.S. will take over Venezuela's oil industry, which was nationalized in the 1970s. We built Venezuela oil industry with American talent, drive, and skill, and the socialist regime stole it from us. Long-time Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said in a statement that Edmundo Gonzalez

is prepared to lead a new government. It's widely believed that Gonzalez was the real winner of the 2024-Venezuelan election. Members of Maduro's government are asking people to remain calm while they determine what happens next. But it is far from clear who is in charge in Venezuela right now. Jorge Berrera, CBC News, Ottawa. Meanwhile, many Venezuelans living abroad say they're happy. Maduro is gone.

Libertat! Libertas! Liberty! Liberta! Liberta! Liberta! Liberta! Venezuelans living in Spain gathered in Central Madrid to celebrate the news. They've been tracking it on their phones and calling family back home in Venezuela. People like this woman also came out to celebrate in Florida. Now Venezuela is free, free, and many people like me want to go back to Venezuela. I'm so happy. And at the Venezuelan border with Colombia, migrants crossing expressed relief and hope for freedom. Swiss prosecutors say two bar managers have been placed under criminal investigation.

After a fire at their venue on New Year's Eve killed 40 people. The CBC's Michelle Allen has the latest. Authorities are now looking at two bar managers after a devastating fire killed 40 people at a bar in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Beatrice Pillow is the Valle Regents Chief Prosecutor. She announced this morning they're investigating the pair for negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm and causing fire by negligence. She says no lead is being abandoned. All leads are being explored. By opening this investigation, it will allow us to move forward in accordance with the code.

of criminal procedure. An initial investigation said the fire was likely caused by sparklers attached to champagne bottles. Prosecutors will focus on renovations made to the bar, the fire extinguishing systems, and escape routes. They will also look at the number of people in the building when the fire started. Co-manager Jacques Moretti has been taken in for questioning after the deadly fire. He's insisted to the Swiss press that all safety norms were followed. Michelle Allen, CBC News, Toronto.

There is a significant police presence in Barry, Ontario, after a child, was found dead on New Year's Eve. Police made the discovery after responding to a call for a well-being check at the house. Police say the child's mother was also found in the home and taken to hospital where she remains. They're not saying how the child died, but do say there is no risk to the general public. And... So the two straight quarter-final losses have been avenged. And now it's on the face Czechia.

Canada's juniors defeated Slovakia 7 to 1 in the quarter-finals of the world. Junior Hockey Championship last night. The team has failed to meddle at the tournament the past two years after being knocked out in the quarterfinals both times. Canada now advances to a semi-final matchup against Czechia. That's the world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Kate McGilfrey. Thank you.