President has publicly obsessed with not winning the prize, awarded last year to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

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Tsvetka Todorova was branded one of the UK’s "biggest benefits cheats" when she was sentenced for conspiracy to make false representations and possession of articles for use in fraud

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in Japan for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, aiming to improve the sometimes-strained relationship as Tokyo faces a deepening row with China

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"The acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, reiterated on Monday that she remains at the head of the Venezuelan government, following US President Donald Trump's Sunday publication of a manipulated image of his Wikipedia profile claiming he is 'acting president of Venezuela'. "From here, we ratify and reaffirm the sovereignty and independence of Venezuela. I have seen some caricatures on Wikipedia of who rules in Venezuela. Well, here there is a government that rules in Venezuela," Rodriguez said during an inauguration event for the second school term in Caracas. "Here, there is an acting president [Delcy Rodriguez], and there is a president [Nicolas Maduro] held hostage in the United States, and we govern together with the organised people, together with Popular Power," she persisted. The claim appears only in Trump's post, as Wikipedia's official page shows no such designation for the US president. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he hopes to visit Venezuela and meet with Delcy Rodriguez, after confirming that the United States "is getting along very well with the leadership" in the Caribbean country. During the US military intervention on January 3, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were detained. Currently, both are being held in a federal prison in Brooklyn, New York, on accusations of alleged acts of narco-terrorism. "

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"Supporters of Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, rallied in Kampala on Sunday, warning that they would defend their votes amid fears of rigging. Crowds waved Ugandan and US flags, chanted slogans, and held placards reading 'No gain without pain' while dancing near polling stations, as footage shows. During the rally, Kyagulanyi addressed the crowd directly, sharply criticising the Electoral Commission for controlling candidate nominations. “The Electoral Commission in Uganda is now choosing candidates for us. We presented our candidates, but they nominated different ones on our ticket. Shame on them,” he said. "They said they are the ones who choose candidates for us. And as if that was not shameful enough, following the resounding defeat of 2021 — when we defeated almost seven senior officials, including the vice president and many other ministers — Museveni decided that his senior officials must not be contested," Kyagulanyi continued, accusing officials of shielding senior officials from competition. “Our leader stands for a new Uganda. When we finish voting, even just 20 metres away, we protect our vote. If anyone tries to steal it, we demand it,” a supporter said. Recent polls suggest President Yoweri Museveni remains ahead with roughly 45–55% of decided voters, while Kyagulanyi polls second with 30–40%, and other candidates trail in the single digits."

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"Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace Diosdado Cabello said that reopening an embassy in the US would allow Venezuela to 'look after the security' of Nicolas Maduro who remains in custody, during a press conference in Caracas on Monday. "The restart and reopening of the embassies will allow us to have consular representation so they can look after the security and tranquillity of our president, Nicolas Maduro," said Diosdado. This comes after an announcement by Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, that an exploratory diplomatic process had begun with the United States to resume the reopening of embassies in Venezuela and the United States, which have been severed since 2019. Cabello went on to reject any form of foreign interference in the affairs of Venezuela. "Venezuela defends its independence, its sovereignty and demands from the world that there be no more interference by those who believe themselves more powerful, not only in Venezuela, but anywhere," he stated. On the same day a State Department team arrived in Venezuela for the first time since Maduro's abduction. Last week, US President Trump announced via his Truth Social that he was cancelling a 'previously expected' second wave of attacks on Venezuela in light of the country's cooperation with the US. On Sunday, Trump stated that he was willing to meet with Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez, after confirming that the United States "is getting along very well with the leadership". "

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"US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlighted the importance of boosting arms and weapons production to counter the 'record speed' of 'new adversaries' on Monday as he spoke during the nationwide 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour at a Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas. "We've got to rebuild that arsenal of freedom. We've got to go fast. The warfighters need it. They deserve it. We've got new adversaries that are building at record speed. We have to," he stressed. Hegseth added that the government was changing the defence industry's incentive structure and creating a level playing field for manufacturers to increase supply. Last week, President Donald Trump announced a 'historic' 1.5 trillion USD (1.28 trillion EUR) military budget for 2027, 50 percent higher than this year's 901 billion USD (772.3 billion EUR) budget. "We're going to spend every dime of that wisely. We're going to find every savings that we can in the couch cushions to make sure we're squeezing everything possible into the best capabilities in the world," the US Secretary of War remarked. Hegseth cited the military's recent operations involving Iran, crackdowns on 'narco terrorists' on the high seas, and the capture of Venezuela's now former president, Nicolas Maduro, as proof of the US army's unmatched capabilities. "There haven't been many boats sunk recently because we can't find boats to sink because no one wants to get into a narco boat, which is the whole point," the secretary noted, underscoring, "Peace through strength. Deterrence in action." Hegseth's 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour, launched in January 2026, aims to accelerate weapons production and modernise the defence industrial base by visiting major manufacturing facilities across the country."

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"Rio de Janeiro recorded its highest temperatures in the first days of 2026, with thermometers reaching 41.4°C (106.5°F) in western areas, driving residents to the beaches and prompting expanded water distribution across the city. Footage filmed Tuesday shows crowds cooling off along Rio's shoreline, playing in the water and seeking shade as vendors sell drinks. Locals are seen filling water bottles at hydration stations as staff distribute cups of water to heat-weary residents. "I think this heatwave is very complicated. It requires us to adapt to a routine that can be harmful to our health," said Romulo, a resident. He added that the heatwave "is being worsened by global warming, [...] so whoever can ends up looking for a beach to be able to cool down. And it is one of the ways we can deal with a scenario that is also worrying." In response to the situation, the municipal government has expanded its free water distribution programme in key areas of the city, installing hydration stations in public spaces. "I think it is a great initiative. I think it should be done all year round. Not only in this hot season, because sometimes we leave home and walk along the street, and we need to drink water, and it is difficult," remarked Alana, a local. According to authorities, Monday's highest temperature was concentrated in the western zone, reaching 39°C (102.2°F), while Santa Cruz recorded 41.4°C. The Rio Alert System and Operations Centre forecast cloudy skies with isolated showers in the afternoon and evening over the next two days. Temperatures are expected to remain stable, with a high of 39°C and a low of 21°C (69.8°F). "

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"Staff at Venezuela's Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC) could be seen assessing the damage to the facilities in Altos de Pipe, Miranda on Monday after it was hit during the US operation that captured now former president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Footage shows broken windows, destroyed furniture, and debris scattered throughout the complex, both inside and outside the institute, following the missile strikes. "The real impacts of what the criminal Yankee bombing did in our country are multiple," said Pedro Silva, head of the Physics Centre, stressing that it is not only about material losses, but "the moral damage caused by the imperial aggression." "When one is Bolivarian, and one feels that the homeland has been attacked like this, it is like feeling that they have struck one's mother," he proclaimed. Sergio Cobarrubia, biologist and researcher at the IVIC, also condemned the 'very flagrant violation' by the United States, stating that the attack on research centres carries an implicit message. "Just as they bombed two warehouses with medicines for Venezuelans. [...] Symbolically, it is health, it is production, it is science. All of that feels violated and causes a lot of anger," he explained. According to Gabriela Jimenez, Venezuela's Minister for Science and Technology, five IVIC research centres were affected by the US attacks on January 3. The Mathematics Centre was destroyed, and the Physics, Chemistry, and Ecology Centres, as well as the Nuclear Technology Unit, were damaged. "

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"Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held his final campaign rally in Kampala's Kasese District on Monday, as the country prepares to head to the polls in three days for the presidential election. Footage shows massive crowds filling Kololo Independence Grounds, where Museveni arrived in a convoy and delivered a speech to his supporters. In his address, the president urged voters to back the National Resistance Movement (NRM), saying it was essential for the country to 'continue moving forward.' "Uganda is richer now. We've got a lot more production than before. At Uganda, as a country, more coffee, more bananas, more cows, more maize, more sugar. Everything is more," Museveni said. "What NRM is telling you is not stories. It is things that have been done and you can see them," he stressed. "In two days, I want you to support the NRM, so that we consolidate what we have done." President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, is currently serving his sixth elected term and is seeking to extend his four-decade rule - a path made possible after Uganda's parliament abolished presidential term limits in 2005 and amended the constitution again in 2017 to remove the 75-year age cap. The Electoral Commission has cleared eight candidates for the presidency. Recent polls suggest Museveni remains ahead with roughly 45-55% of decided voters. Robert Kyagulanyi - widely known as Bobi Wine - polls second with 30-40%, while other candidates trail in the single digits."

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Diesel's days might be numbered as a new report hints at a future where filling up could become a rare luxury. Could this be the end of an era?

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The monarch saw the funny side after the shocking awards show moment.

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The European Parliament has banned all representatives of Iran from entering its buildings, President Roberta Metsola has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

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Josh Cavallo says his opportunities were blocked ‘because of who I choose to love’

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Shopping writer Lauren breaks down her favourite beauty products from the celebrity-approved brand

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