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Trump convenes Latin American leaders to curb crime, immigration

Venezuela inflation hit 475% in 2025, the world's highest level

Former 100m champion Kerley banned two years over whereabouts failures

Sabalenka opens Indian Wells bid with dominant win

Doris relieved Ireland's slim title hopes intact after 'scrappy' win over Welsh

Man City aren't a 'complete team' admits Guardiola

Arteta warns Arsenal to preserve reputation in Mansfield clash

PSG beaten by Monaco before Chelsea Champions League showdown

Timothee Chalamet taken to task over opera, ballet dig

Ireland keep title hopes alive in thrilling win over Wales

Napoli secure first Serie A home win since January

Italy half-backs can make difference against England: ex-coach Mallett

Former Italy coach Nick Mallett believes that the Azzurri's half-backs -- brothers Alessandro and Paolo Garbisi -- hold the key to recording a first ever victory over England.

Scotland coach Townsend hails 'instinctive' France ahead of key Six Nations game

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend's admiration for France's "pure, instinctive rugby" means he well understands what his side will be up against when they try to derail Les Bleus' bid for yet more Six Nations glory at Murrayfield on Saturday.

French starlet Seixas to take on Pogacar at Strade Bianche

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will face stiff competition from teenage French sensation Paul Seixas when he begins his 2026 season bidding for a record fourth Strade Bianche title on Saturday.

Brazil's Petrobras sees profit soar on record output

Petrobras, Brazil's majority state-owned oil company, said Thursday that its profits nearly tripled last year thanks to record oil and gas output.

Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsets

Arsenal head to Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round, with the Premier League clubs aiming to avoid embarrassing giant-killings, while Liverpool bid to avenge a painful defeat at Wolves.

US, Venezuela restore ties as Washington pushes for minerals access

Venezuela and the United States are restoring diplomatic ties, the two countries announced Thursday, in a new sign of thawing relations after Washington ousted former president Nicolas Maduro.

Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut

The raging Iran war, which has spread across the Middle East and beyond, entered its seventh day Friday after Israeli forces announced a "next phase" in the conflict and bombed Beirut's southern suburbs.

Qualifier Parry ends Venus's desert dream

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was sent crashing out at Indian Wells on Thursday, falling in three sets to French qualifier Diane Parry.

US says Venezuela to protect mining firms as diplomatic ties restored

Venezuela has promised safe conditions for foreign mining companies keen to invest in the country, a US official said Thursday, as Washington announced it will restore diplomatic ties with Caracas.

Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates

Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were feted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday in honor of their 2025 MLS Cup championship.

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