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

Abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was spotted while he was transferred to a New York City courthouse for his first appearance after being taken by the US military on Saturday. | Al Jazeera English