Hours before the US announced they had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, state television released video showing him receiving a Chinese government representative at the presidential palace. | Al Jazeera English

A massive fire engulfed a historic church in Amsterdam on New Year’s Eve, forcing the evacuation of dozens of nearby homes. There were no immediate reports of casualties. | Al Jazeera English

Saudi Arabia reportedly bombed positions of the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen amid a push to take back control from the UAE-backed group seeking an independent state. | Al Jazeera English

Low-flying aircraft was seen over Venezuela’s capital, Caracas on Saturday as multiple explosions were heard across the city. Venezuela’s government has accused the US of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states. | Al Jazeera English

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza, speaking with volunteers delivering aid to the enclave. The former special envoy for the UN refugee agency also met with Palestinians displaced by Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. | Al Jazeera English