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• WTA Madrid Open final result

  04-05-2025 05:58 via article.wn.com
  MADRID, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Following...
  
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• Ukraine-Russia war latest: US to discuss disputed territory and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as peace talks continue

  07-01-2026 13:20 via independent.co.uk
  
  Putin has demanded vast swathes of Ukraine in exchange for a ceasefire
  
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• Exiled dissident says Elon Musk’s X sided with Chinese Communist Party in suspending his account: lawsuit

  07-01-2026 12:43 via independent.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: Chen Pokong, who fled to the United States in 1996, claims that X unilaterally shuttered his account based on disinformation circulated by Beijing
  
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• What if Putin imitates Trump and tries a 'Maduro' on Zelenskyy?

  07-01-2026 12:30 via article.wn.com
  When US forces seized Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and transferred him to face charges in the United States, officials in Washington insisted the move was not an act of war. It was law enforcement, they said-an overdue arrest of a criminal who happened to be a head of state.Driving the news: Operation Absolute ResolveIn the early hours of January 3, 2026, US military forces launched Operation Absolute Resolve, a large-scale strike and special forces raid in Caracas aimed at capturing Vene
  
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• Taliban fires on protest against Chinese-funded gold mine

  07-01-2026 12:26 via article.wn.com
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• Sri Lanka prepares for emergencies as new weather system approaches

  07-01-2026 12:25 via article.wn.com
  COLOMBO, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Wednesday that it is preparing for any emergency as a low-pressure area...
  
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• Nicolas Maduro's Dance Moves: Social Media Frenzy and Trump's Reaction

  07-01-2026 12:25 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: In the age of viral videos, even a dance can make international headlines. Footage of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro moving energetically at public events—once even to a speech remixed to a Latin house beat—spread rapidly across social media, drawing millions of views, memes, and hot takes. Former U.S. President Donald Trump referenced the performances during a speech to Republican members of Congress at the Kennedy Center, remarking that Maduro “tried to imi
  
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• Iran executes man spying for Israel

  07-01-2026 12:25 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- Iran on Wednesday executed a man convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence agency Mossad, the Mizan news agency of the...
  
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• Florida International visits Jacksonville State following Erkins-Ford's 24-point game

  07-01-2026 12:25 via article.wn.com
  Florida International Panthers (9-5, 2-1 CUSA) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (7-7, 2-1 CUSA) ......
  
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• Before-and-after photos capture the devastation left by 2025 LA fires

  07-01-2026 12:23 via article.wn.com
  LA influencer rebuilds after losing kitchen, home to 2025 fires When the Palisades Fire broke out on January 7, 2025, Malibu resident and food influencer, Fiona Afshar, lost her home and thought she'd lose the brand she built on Instagram, too. Wednesday, Jan. 7 marks the first anniversary of the Eaton and...
  
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• UN accuses Israel of West Bank ‘apartheid’

  07-01-2026 12:20 via article.wn.com
  This marks the first time a UN rights chief has applied the term to the situation in Gaza. ......
  
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• Norway sees hottest year on record in 2025

  07-01-2026 12:20 via article.wn.com
  Many places in Norway had a record hot summer with a strong heatwave in July. ......
  
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• Funeral held in Saint-Tropez for French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot

  07-01-2026 12:20 via article.wn.com
  SAINT-TROPEZ, France, Jan 7 -...
  
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• Berlin to restore power after arson attack causes record outage

  07-01-2026 12:20 via article.wn.com
  The blaze cut off power to about 45,000 households and more than 2,000 businesses. ......
  
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• Trump mulls military ops for Greenland

  07-01-2026 12:19 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, DC –...
  
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• Europe faces transport chaos as deadly cold snap persists

  07-01-2026 12:19 via article.wn.com
  Paris, France—Snow,...
  
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• Bangladesh expresses 'potential interest' in procuring JF-17 fighter jets, says Pakistan

  07-01-2026 12:19 via article.wn.com
  The JF-17 Thunder is a multi-role combat aircraft jointly developed by China and Pakistan ......
  
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• You bought it, but do you own it? The new subscription model

  07-01-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  According to a recent study, 1 in 4 Americans pay in excess of $1,200 per year for subscriptions; an analysis by CNet shows $205 of The post You bought it, but do you own it? The new subscription ......
  
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• Vegan car: Mercedes unveils electric vehicle with ‘world’s first’ animal-free interior

  07-01-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its first all-electric version of its GLC on US soil, with an option to pick ‘vegan’ interiors, a first for any automotive manufacturer. The interiors used in the ‘Vegan Package’ are neither derived from animal sources nor were the materials used tested on animals, the Vegan Society confirmed after extensive auditing of Mercedes’s supply chain for over two years. The GLC has been Mercedes-Benz’s most popular car in the US for decades
  
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• Luxury barges chart a new course through Europe’s lesser-known waterways

  07-01-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  With over a dozen new riverboats...
  
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• Donegal’s wild coast emerges as a fresh alternative to Dublin

  07-01-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  More than 770,000 foreign visitors...
  
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• Discovery World workers vote to form union; contract talks to start

  07-01-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Workers at the Discovery World Museum have voted to form a union with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. On Jan. 6 the union made the announcement that 56 workers voted "overwhelmingly" to form the union and now the workers plan to...
  
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• 13 main dish comfort foods your winter evenings need

  07-01-2026 12:18 via article.wn.com
  Some nights just call for comfort that feels steady and familiar. This collection is built for winter evenings when you want a main dish that warms the table without making planning harder.The post 13 main dish comfort foods your winter ......
  
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• Maduro arrest sends 'clear message' to drug cartels, allies and US rivals, retired admiral says

  07-01-2026 12:16 via article.wn.com
  The arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro is expected to have a...
  
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• Jaw-dropping medieval castle with 100 rooms hits market with nearly 1,000 years of history

  07-01-2026 12:16 via article.wn.com
  A stunning French castle recently hit the market — with a high listing price that few can afford. But its history...
  
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• AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Trump showed strength in Venezuela — now finish the job

  07-01-2026 12:16 via article.wn.com
  The United States finally did what needed to be done in Venezuela: it ended the Maduro nightmare. Credit where it is due — this required courage, clarity, and decisive leadership, and President Trump proved willing to act when others hesitated for years.Leaving Maduro in place would not only have condemned millions more Venezuelans to hunger, repression, and exile — it also would have handed Russia,...
  
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• Trump warns he’ll be impeached if Republicans lose midterms

  07-01-2026 12:15 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — President Donald...
  
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• Stephen Miller asserts US has right to take Greenland

  07-01-2026 12:15 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — Stephen Miller, a...
  
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• Russia sends navy ships to escort oil tanker being chased by US military

  07-01-2026 12:15 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — Russia has dispatched at least one naval vessel to escort an oil tanker being chased by the US forces, according to news reports. .The development deepens the confrontation between the two ......
  
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• Jill On Money: Venezuela's oil — What it means for your wallet

  07-01-2026 12:15 via article.wn.com
  After the capture and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump announced plans to revitalize Venezuela's struggling oil industry with American investment. ......
  
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