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Venezuelans in Florida rejoice over Maduro's fall, fret over future
Pets, planes and a 'fortress': inside Trump's raid on Maduro
Pets, planes and a 'fortress': inside Trump's raid on Maduro

President Donald Trump watched a live feed of US forces dramatically seizing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the climax of a meticulous, months-long operation.

January 03, 2026

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Arsenal stretch Premier League lead as Villa win
Arsenal stretch Premier League lead as Villa win

Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday, stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League as Aston Villa extended their winning run at home.

January 03, 2026

Bournemouth win a sign of Arsenal 'growth', says Arteta
Bournemouth win a sign of Arsenal 'growth', says Arteta

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's resilience to fight back from conceding early to beat Bournemouth 3-2 is a sign of his side's growth as they aim to end a 22-year wait to win the Premier League.

January 03, 2026

'At last': Venezuelans abroad celebrate Maduro ouster
'At last': Venezuelans abroad celebrate Maduro ouster

Some of the nearly eight million Venezuelans who fled economic collapse and repression under Nicolas Maduro gathered in their thousands in cities worldwide Saturday to celebrate the strongman's ouster by US forces.

January 03, 2026

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Villarreal beat Elche to move third in La Liga
Villarreal beat Elche to move third in La Liga

Villarreal maintained the pressure on La Liga's giants with a 3-1 win at Elche on Saturday.

January 03, 2026

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Teen Mbaye seals AFCON last-16 victory for Senegal over Sudan
Teen Mbaye seals AFCON last-16 victory for Senegal over Sudan

Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye scored four minutes after coming off the bench to clinch a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan in Tangiers on Saturday in the first Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match.

January 03, 2026