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Venezuela govt, opposition wrap up round of post-Maduro talks

Venezuela govt, opposition wrap up round of post-Maduro talks

Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives on Wednesday wrapped up a first round of talks aimed at reconciling the nation following the US ouster of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro.

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Matthew McConaughey on his sweet return to the big screen

Matthew McConaughey on his sweet return to the big screen

Matthew McConaughey had plenty of reasons to select "The Rivals of Amziah King," a honey-themed thriller set in the American Southwest, for his return to the big screen after more than five years away.

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Five things to know about Zambia as it goes to the polls

Five things to know about Zambia as it goes to the polls

Copper-rich Zambia, once known for defaulting on its debt, heads to the polls Thursday in an election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema has convinced voters his economic reforms are paying off.

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President's economic record on the line as Zambia votes

President's economic record on the line as Zambia votes

Zambians go to the polls Thursday with economic hardship testing President Hakainde Hichilema's record as he seeks a second term to govern the copper-rich nation.

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Nakashima holds off Jodar to book first ATP Masters final in Montreal

Nakashima holds off Jodar to book first ATP Masters final in Montreal

Brandon Nakashima held off Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 on Wednesday, reaching his first ATP Masters final in Montreal where the title match will be an all-American affair.

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U.S. Polo Assn. Takes No. 1 Spot for All Sports Brands and Climbs to No. 22 Overall on License Global's 2026 'Top Global Licensors' Ranking

U.S. Polo Assn. Takes No. 1 Spot for All Sports Brands and Climbs to No. 22 Overall on License Global's 2026 'Top Global Licensors' Ranking

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), was named the highest-ranking sports brand on License Global's annual Top Global Licensor list for the second consecutive year, surpassing the NFL Players Association, PGA Tour, and Formula 1. Marking another milestone, U.S. Polo Assn. climbs to No. 22 overall on the global licensor list spanning the entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and sports industries. This achievement reflects the continued expansion of the multi-billion-dollar brand globally as it delivered a record year on all fronts with $2.7B in retail sales in 2025.

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Spain darkens as solar eclipse races south from Arctic

Spain darkens as solar eclipse races south from Arctic

Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature's greatest spectacles.

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Grieving Messi available for Miami in Leagues Cup clash

Grieving Messi available for Miami in Leagues Cup clash

Lionel Messi, fresh off his flight from Argentina, will be available to come off the bench on Wednesday in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup group stage match against Mexican side Leon.

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Trump 'low-key' bets on economic pressure against Iran

Trump 'low-key' bets on economic pressure against Iran

Keeping a low profile doesn't come naturally to Donald Trump.

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Colombia enters 'final phase' of quake search as toll hits 265

Colombia enters 'final phase' of quake search as toll hits 265

Colombia's earthquake rescue efforts entered what officials called the "final phase" on Wednesday, as rescuers searched for signs of life beneath collapsed buildings before the critical first 72 hours came to an end.

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