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Venezuela police clash with protesters demanding salary rises
Venezuela police clash with protesters demanding salary rises

Venezuelan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse around 2,000 protesters who marched towards the presidential palace to demand salary and pension increases, AFP reporters saw.

April 09, 2026

CAF president rejects corruption claims by Senegal
CAF president rejects corruption claims by Senegal

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday rejected accusations of corruption by the Senegalese government after the body's shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.

April 09, 2026

Israel and Lebanon set for ceasefire talks next week, says US official
Israel and Lebanon set for ceasefire talks next week, says US official

Israel and Lebanon will hold talks next week in Washington, a State Department official said Thursday, as concerns grow that fighting involving Hezbollah could cause the fragile US-Iran truce to unravel.

April 09, 2026

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Former heavyweight king Fury adamant 'I've still got it' as Makhmudov awaits
Former heavyweight king Fury adamant 'I've still got it' as Makhmudov awaits

Tyson Fury insisted "I've still got it" as the former world heavyweight champion prepared for his latest return to the ring.

April 09, 2026

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Strait of Hormuz traffic remains becalmed despite ceasefire
Strait of Hormuz traffic remains becalmed despite ceasefire

Just 10 vessels have passed through Strait of Hormuz since the Middle East war ceasefire took effect, according to maritime tracking data, amid lingering fears about using the strategic waterway.

April 09, 2026