Machado to come out of hiding after missing Nobel ceremony
Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado is set to address the world on Thursday, according to the Norwegian government, after the Venezuelan opposition leader was awarded the prestigious peace prize in her absence.
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Veteran skier Vonn 'in possibly the best shape' of her life
Veteran US comeback queen Lindsey Vonn suggested on Wednesday that she was "in possibly the best shape" of her life as she embarks on her Olympic season starting in St Moritz this week.
Read moreVenezuela's Machado to come out of hiding after missing Nobel peace prize ceremony
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado is set to address the world on Thursday, according to the Norwegian government, after the Venezuelan opposition leader was awarded the prize in her absence.
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French first lady comments spark feminist backlash
A vulgar slur France's first lady used to describe activists has ignited a feminist backlash in a case they say downplays the severity of sexual violence.
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Mets slugger Alonso set for Orioles move: reports
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has agreed a five-year $155 million deal to join the Baltimore Orioles, multiple US media reports said Wednesday.
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Anti-government protest draws tens of thousands in Bulgaria
Several tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Bulgaria on Wednesday to protest against the government and corruption, as anger over the country's draft budget boiled over into a widening anti-graft movement.
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Beyonce, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman to co-chair 2026 Met Gala
Music powerhouse Beyonce, tennis legend Venus Williams and Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala on May 4 alongside Vogue's Anna Wintour, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Wednesday in New York.
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Intel sees record EU fine reduced further
The EU General Court dealt a blow to the European Commission on Wednesday in reducing what was initially a record fine against US chipmaker Intel to 237 million euros ($276 million) -- a quarter of the original sum.
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Czechs greenlight magic mushroom use from 2026
The outgoing Czech government said Wednesday it had approved the use of psilocybin -- the active ingredient in magic mushrooms -- for medical purposes from 2026.
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US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to order visa-exempt foreign tourists to disclose their social media histories from the last five years before entering the country, according to an official notice.
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