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Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland
John Harbaugh fired by Ravens after 18 seasons
John Harbaugh fired by Ravens after 18 seasons

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was fired after 18 seasons following the team's failure to reach the NFL playoffs, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

January 06, 2026

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Jays and Astros hope to match Dodgers' Japan success
Jays and Astros hope to match Dodgers' Japan success

Shohei Ohtani's success in leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to back-to-back World Series titles has Major League Baseball rivals hoping for similar results with Japanese talent.

January 06, 2026

Under-fire Frank claims support of Tottenham hierarchy
Under-fire Frank claims support of Tottenham hierarchy

Thomas Frank is adamant key figures at Tottenham are "completely aligned" about his future at the troubled Premier League club.

January 06, 2026

Fletcher asked for Ferguson's advice before taking Man Utd interim role
Fletcher asked for Ferguson's advice before taking Man Utd interim role

Darren Fletcher revealed Tuesday he asked for former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson's advice before accepting the role of interim head coach.

January 06, 2026

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Relief mixed with fear as Venezuelans cross into Colombia
Relief mixed with fear as Venezuelans cross into Colombia

At a bridge leading to neighboring Colombia, Venezuelans who live and work abroad exit their home country in a steady trickle, full of anxiety for those they left behind after a festive season visit was blighted by a US military strike.

January 06, 2026

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Diallo stars as Ivory Coast set up Egypt showdown in AFCON
Diallo stars as Ivory Coast set up Egypt showdown in AFCON

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo starred as Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 on Monday and became the first Africa Cup of Nations defending champions to reach the quarter-finals since 2010.

January 06, 2026