US should topple Chechen leader after Maduro, Zelensky says
The United States should pressure Russia by "carrying out some sort of operation" to remove Chechen head Ramzan Kadyrov from power, just like it did with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday.
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Dogsleds, China and independence: Facts on Greenland
US President Donald Trump has stepped up his designs on taking over Denmark's autonomous territory Greenland, but questions abound about why he has taken an aggressive stance when the US already has extensive access to the Arctic island.
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Atletico back struggling Alvarez ahead of Real Super Cup semi
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and captain Koke backed striker Julian Alvarez on Wednesday despite a poor run of form ahead of the Spanish Super cup semi-final derby clash against Real Madrid.
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US seizes Russia-flagged oil tanker chased to North Atlantic
The United States on Wednesday seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it from off the coast of Venezuela, in an operation set to ratchet up tensions with Moscow.
Read moreOil wavers as Trump flags Venezuela shipments, US seizes tankers
Oil prices wavered Wednesday after President Donald Trump said Venezuela would turn over millions of barrels to the United States and seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker.
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Arsenal boss Arteta 'sad' to see Amorim sacked by Man Utd
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday that he was "sad" to see rival boss Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United as he reflected on the brutal nature of their trade.
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France halts imports of food with traces of banned pesticides
France on Wednesday officialised a ban on food imports containing traces of five pesticides currently banned in the EU, a move aimed at easing farmers' opposition to the Mercosur trade deal with four South American nations.
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Europe faces transport chaos as cold snap toll rises
Snow, ice and high winds brought transport chaos to swathes of Europe for a third day on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled and passengers stranded.
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US private sector hiring rebounds in December but misses expectations
Hiring in the US private sector bounced back in December, data from payroll firm ADP showed on Wednesday, but the figure still missed analyst expectations as the employment market cools.
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Giro d'Italia champion Yates announces shock retirement
Two-time Grand Tour winner Simon Yates announced on Wednesday that he was retiring from professional cycling, just seven months after winning the Giro d'Italia.
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