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Bottas opens up on dangerous weight-loss diet

Bottas opens up on dangerous weight-loss diet

Valtteri Bottas on Wednesday revealed he deliberately endured a dangerous near-starvation diet to control his weight during his second season as a Formula One driver with Williams 12 years ago.

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First direct US-Venezuela flight in years arrives in Caracas

First direct US-Venezuela flight in years arrives in Caracas

The first direct flight between the United States and Venezuela in seven years landed Thursday in Caracas, a new sign of a thaw after Washington deposed leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.

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Just telling nations to quit fossil fuels 'not realistic': COP31 chief

Just telling nations to quit fossil fuels 'not realistic': COP31 chief

The Turkish COP31 president-designate said Thursday the clean energy transition will be a top issue at the climate summit but simply telling nations to phase out fossil fuels "is not realistic".

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Italian footballer and coaching bodies join Serie A in backing Malago as new FA chief

Italian footballer and coaching bodies join Serie A in backing Malago as new FA chief

Italy's player and coaching associations on Thursday joined Serie A in endorsing Giovanni Malago, who headed the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, for the presidency of Italy's football federation (FIGC).

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Pogacar increases hold on Romandie lead with sprint win

Pogacar increases hold on Romandie lead with sprint win

Tadej Pogacar continued to dominate the Tour de Romandie on Thursday, winning a sprint finish to take the second full stage the day after winning the mountainous opener.

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Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Blockx, Andreeva into final

Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Blockx, Andreeva into final

Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud by defeating the former world number two 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals on Thursday, while Mirra Andreeva booked her spot in the women's final.

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Banksy confirms behind new London statue of man blinded by flag

Banksy confirms behind new London statue of man blinded by flag

Elusive street artist Banksy on Thursday confirmed he was behind a new work drawing crowds in central London: a statue of a suited man striding into the void while holding a flag that blocks his view.

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German artist Georg Baselitz dies aged 88

German artist Georg Baselitz dies aged 88

German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and sculptures stirred controversy in West Germany before winning global acclaim, has died aged 88.

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Trump hails 'greatest king' Charles as state visit wraps up

Trump hails 'greatest king' Charles as state visit wraps up

President Donald Trump hailed Charles III as the "greatest king" at a White House farewell Thursday -- and said the United States needed more people like Britain's monarch.

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Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backing

Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backing

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's hopes of securing re-election as the head of world football received a massive boost on Thursday after pledges of support from the African and Asian regional confederations.

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