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Storm in a tea cup for Frank as pressure mounts on Spurs boss
Thomas Frank insisted he had no idea he drank from an Arsenal-branded cup during a "painful" 3-2 defeat against Bournemouth that piled pressure on the beleaguered Tottenham boss on Wednesday.
US says to dictate Venezuela decisions, oil sales
US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it will dictate decisions to Venezuela's interim leaders and control the country's oil sales "indefinitely" after toppling Nicolas Maduro.
Sports
Sesko spark masks Man Utd disappointment for Fletcher
Manchester United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher hopes Benjamin Sesko's double in a 2-2 draw at Burnley proves to be the launching pad for the Slovenian striker after a tough start to life at Old Trafford.
Politics
Venezuelan opposition blindsided by Trump, waiting it out
Its leaders in exile and frozen out by US President Donald Trump, its supporters too scared to claim the streets: Venezuela's opposition finds itself in limbo despite the weekend ouster of authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro.
Sports
Guardiola downbeat about Man City's faltering title bid
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City cannot think about catching Arsenal in the Premier League title race after their winless run extended to three matches.
Sports
City, Villa falter in Premier League title race
Manchester City and Aston Villa missed the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal's Premier League lead on Wednesday as managerless Manchester United were held at lowly Burnley.
Politics
Trump has options in Greenland, but provocation may be the point
If President Donald Trump is serious about bolstering the US presence in Greenland, he has options -- but he may still want the most provocative one.
City, Villa slip up again in Premier League title race
Manchester City and Aston Villa missed the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal's Premier League lead on Wednesday as managerless Manchester United were held at lowly Burnley.
Sports
Sesko double not enough as Man Utd stumble at Burnley
The dismissal of Ruben Amorim provided no immediate dividend for Manchester United as a Benjamin Sesko double was only good enough for a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley.
Sports
Semenyo stuns Spurs to leave Frank under fire
Antoine Semenyo said goodbye to Bournemouth by clinching a dramatic 3-2 win that heaped pressure on under-fire Tottenham boss Thomas Frank on Wednesday.
Sports
Inter extend Serie A lead at Parma after Napoli slip
Inter Milan moved four points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after winning 2-0 at Parma while rivals Napoli battled to a 2-2 home draw with Verona.
Politics
US stocks retreat from records as oil falls further
Wall Street stock indices pulled back from records on Wednesday ahead of key US labor data, while oil prices fell further after US President Donald Trump said Venezuela would turn over millions of barrels to the United States.
Sports
City stumble again in title race as Villa held
Manchester City missed out on the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal's Premier League lead on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton while Aston Villa also dropped points.
Sports
Man City title bid damaged by Brighton draw despite Haaland's 150th goal
Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a potentially fatal blow as Brighton hit back to earn a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.
Sports
France's Noel wins World Cup slalom at Madonna di Campiglio
Clement Noel won the floodlit slalom at Madonna di Campiglio on Wednesday evening, the Olympic champion's first World Cup victory of the season.
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US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
An immigration agent in Minneapolis shot dead a woman Wednesday, triggering outrage from local leaders even as President Donald Trump claimed the officer acted in self-defense.
Sports
Barca rout Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Raphinha netted twice as Barcelona strolled into the Spanish Super Cup final with a dominant 5-0 semi-final win over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.
Politics
Trump plots offer to buy Greenland as NATO ally Denmark seethes
US President Donald Trump is considering making an offer to buy Greenland, the White House said Wednesday, despite the island's people and controlling power Denmark making clear the territory is not for sale.
Politics
What are the US charges against Venezuela's Maduro?
The US indictment of Nicolas Maduro accuses the deposed Venezuelan leader, his wife, son and senior aides of conspiring with Mexican drug cartels and Colombian rebel groups to import tons of cocaine into the United States.
Politics
Syria govt demands Kurdish fighters leave Aleppo neighbourhoods
Syria's government on Wednesday demanded that Kurdish fighters leave the neighbourhoods they control in Aleppo following clashes between the two sides which saw thousands of civilians flee.
Sports
Napoli scrape draw with lowly Verona as leaders Inter look to capitalise
Napoli came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with lowly Verona on Wednesday, a result which gave Inter Milan the chance to pull away from the champions in the race for the Serie A title.
Politics
US lays out plan for marketing Venezuelan oil after Maduro ouster
The United States on Wednesday laid out what it called an "energy deal" with Venezuela, saying it will partially roll back sanctions to allow the sale of oil products from the South American country.
Economy
'One Battle After Another' leads SAG's Actor Awards noms with seven
Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged "One Battle After Another" on Wednesday set a record for nominations for the Screen Actors Guild's influential Actor Awards with seven, staking its claim to Oscars frontrunner status.
Politics
Saudi strikes Yemen after separatist leader skips talks
A Saudi-led coalition struck the home province of Yemen's UAE-backed separatist leader on Wednesday, after he failed to show up for talks in Riyadh and was kicked out of the country's presidential body.
US says to dictate Venezuela decisions and oil sales
US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it intends to dictate the decisions of Venezuela's interim leaders and control the country's oil sales "indefinitely" after toppling Nicolas Maduro.
Sports
Rosenior vows to make fast start as Chelsea boss
Liam Rosenior has delivered his first message to Chelsea's players as the new Blues boss admitted he needs to "hit the ground running".
Boulevard
3,000 tourists evacuated as Argentine Patagonia battles wildfires
Argentine authorities have evacuated some 3,000 tourists from a sparsely populated Patagonian district ravaged by wildfires for days, officials said Wednesday.
Economy
US oil giant Chevron interested in Russian Lukoil's foreign assets: report
US oil giant Chevron and private equity firm Quantum Capital Group have partnered on a bid for sanctioned Russian oil company Lukoil's international assets, valued at $22 billion, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.
Sports
England great Keegan diagnosed with cancer
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement from his family released on Wednesday.
Boulevard
Arraignment postponed for Rob Reiner's son over parents' murder
An arraignment for the son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner over the stabbing deaths of his parents was postponed Wednesday, after his lawyer stepped back from the case.
Health
Yes to red meat, no to sugar: Trump's new health guidelines
The Trump administration on Wednesday urged Americans to avoid highly processed foods along with added sugars while touting consumption of red meat and full-fat dairy, foods many nutritionists had previously discouraged.
Politics
Trump plots to buy Greenland as NATO ally Denmark seethes
US President Donald Trump is considering making an offer to buy Greenland, the White House said Wednesday, despite the island's people and controlling power Denmark making clear they are not interested.