At least 6 protesters and a member of the security forces have been killed in demonstrations against rising living costs across Iran. The government has appealed for solidarity and says it will engage in dialogue. | Al Jazeera English

An explosion and fire ripped through a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Police say several dozen are presumed dead, and around 100 wounded. | 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

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

Cambodian villagers have told Al Jazeera they’re being prevented from returning to their homes by Thai forces who remain on the Cambodian side of the border. Assed Baig sent this exclusive report from Chouk Chey, which has been cut off with rows of shipping containers. | Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump has posted on his Truth Social platform that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been "captured and flown out of the country." Al Jazeera’s Shihab Rattansi reads Trump's statement. | Al Jazeera English