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Venezuelans await release of more political prisoners, Maduro 'doing well'

Kunlavut seals Malaysia Open title after injured Shi retires

Medvedev warms up in style for Australian Open with Brisbane win

Bublik powers into top 10 ahead of Australian Open after Hong Kong win

Sabalenka fires Australian Open warning with Brisbane domination

Svitolina powers to Auckland title in Australian Open warm-up

Keys draws on happy Adelaide memories before Australian Open defence

Scores of homes razed, one dead in Australian bushfires

Bears banish Packers, Rams survive Panthers playoff scare

'Quad God' Malinin warms up for Olympics with US skating crown

New York's Chrysler Building, an art deco jewel, seeks new owner

AI toys look for bright side after troubled start

Toy makers at the Consumer Electronics Show were adamant about being careful to ensure that their fun creations infused with generative artificial intelligence don't turn naughty.

AI pendants back in vogue at tech show after early setback

Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant.

Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78

American guitarist and songwriter Bob Weir, a founding member of the revolutionary, psychedelic jam band Grateful Dead, has died aged 78, his family announced Saturday.

'One Battle After Another' heads into Golden Globes as favorite

Hollywood's A-listers are set to hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, with the politically charged "One Battle After Another" expected to solidify its status as the film to beat this awards season.

Rams survive Panthers scare to advance in NFL playoffs

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams barely avoided a stunning upset in the opening game of the NFL playoffs Saturday, edging Carolina 34-31 after the Panthers threatened a stunning comeback.

Rallies across US after woman shot and killed by immigration agent

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Minneapolis on Saturday chanting the name of the woman killed by a federal agent in the city, amid widespread anger at use of force in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Egypt dump out holders Ivory Coast as Nigeria set up AFCON semi with Morocco

Mohamed Salah's Egypt knocked reigning champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 win in the quarter-finals on Saturday, while Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to set up a clash with hosts Morocco.

Rosenior salutes 'outstanding' start to Chelsea reign

Liam Rosenior hailed "outstanding" Chelsea's "strong start" to his reign as the new Blues boss savoured a 5-1 rout of Charlton in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

Palace suffer biggest ever FA Cup shock, Rosenior makes perfect Chelsea start

Crystal Palace suffered the biggest shock in FA Cup history as the holders suffered a humiliating 2-1 defeat at sixth-tier Macclesfield, while Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior started his reign with a 5-1 rout of Charlton on Saturday.

Byrne late penalty fires Leinster into Champions Cup last 16 after 'ding-dong' battle

Replacement fly-half Harry Byrne kicked a last-gasp penalty as Leinster edged La Rochelle 25-24 on Saturday to secure their place in the Champions Cup last 16.

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Palace suffer biggest ever FA Cup shock, Chelsea boss Rosenior makes perfect start

Rosenior makes flying start as Chelsea rout Charlton in FA Cup