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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

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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

Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in League Cup semi first leg
Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in League Cup semi first leg

Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.

January 14, 2026

US stocks fall again as Iran worries lift oil prices
US stocks fall again as Iran worries lift oil prices

Wall Street stocks fell again Wednesday as investors shrugged off solid bank earnings and US data while oil prices jumped on rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

January 14, 2026

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'Bridgerton' premieres in Paris promising 'Cinderella with a twist'
'Bridgerton' premieres in Paris promising 'Cinderella with a twist'

The promoters of Bridgerton, the most English of TV series, chose Paris Wednesday to launch the fourth series of the hit show whose key plotline promises to be "Cinderella with a twist", according to star Yerin Ha.

January 14, 2026

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Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US designs on Greenland
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US designs on Greenland

Denmark's top diplomat said Wednesday he failed to change the mind of US President Donald Trump's administration on his threats to seize Greenland after flying to the White House for talks.

January 14, 2026