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

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

Video from the port city of La Guaira shows the aftermath of explosions that took place across Venezuela on early Saturday morning. President Maduro has declared a state of emergency after accusing the US of striking the country. | 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