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Trump praises 'terrific' new Venezuela leader after call
Trump praises 'terrific' new Venezuela leader after call

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had held a "long call" with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez, the first known contact between the two leaders since the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.

January 14, 2026

Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut
Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut

Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.

January 14, 2026

Trump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar base
Trump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar base

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, even as Washington moved to reduce its footprint at a major US military base in Qatar amid mounting pressure in its standoff with Tehran.

January 14, 2026

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Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into final of his last AFCON
Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into final of his last AFCON

Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers, then said he was playing in the tournament for the last time.

January 14, 2026

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Napoli's stalemate with Parma opens door for Serie A leaders Inter
Napoli's stalemate with Parma opens door for Serie A leaders Inter

Napoli risk further falling behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan after being held to a goalless draw by Parma on Wednesday.

January 14, 2026