Maria Corina Machado: the face and fire of Venezuela's opposition
Maria Corina Machado, a 57-year-old engineer with rock-star appeal, became the fearless figurehead of Venezuela's opposition after being barred from challenging strongman Nicolas Maduro in elections last July.
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Venezuela's Machado freed after being 'taken away by force': opposition
Venezuela's opposition said Thursday its leader Maria Corina Machado was freed after earlier being "taken away by force" by security agents when leaving a protest against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas.
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Real Madrid defeat Mallorca to reach Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo struck to earn Real Madrid a 3-0 win over Real Mallorca on Thursday and set up a Spanish Super Cup final clash with rivals Barcelona.
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Jackson seeks deep Ravens run as NFL playoffs begin
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, will try to shake off a troubled history in playoff games when the NFL post-season begins on Saturday.
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Los Angeles fires rage on as residents sift through 'death and destruction'
Two massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles were totally uncontained on Thursday, authorities said, as shell-shocked residents began to pick through the charred wreckage of their homes.
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Returning Evenepoel expects to be 'in very good shape' for Tour de France
Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel insisted Thursday he can be "in very good shape" for this summer's Tour de France despite suffering multiple fractures in a crash last month.
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Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' before 2022 Australian Open deportation
Novak Djokovic claimed Thursday that he was "poisoned" by lead and mercury in his food during his troubled and brief stay in Melbourne in 2022 before he was deported on the eve of the Australian Open.
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US Fed's December rate cut should be its last for now: official
The US Federal Reserve should proceed cautiously before supporting any future rate cuts, a senior bank official said Thursday, adding that she saw December's rate cut as a final step for now.
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NBA postpones Lakers-Hornets game due to LA-area wildfires
The NBA has postponed Thursday's scheduled game between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers due to the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
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Harmison wants England captain Buttler to be spared Afghanistan boycott decision
Steve Harmison is adamant England captain Jos Buttler must not be "thrown under the bus" amid growing political pressure to boycott next month's Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan.
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