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Seven weeks after a U.S. military operation on January 3 captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, killing 32 Cubans, interim President Delcy Rodríguez has dismissed Cuban advisers from key roles, turning to Venezuelan bodyguards only. This shift follows U.S. pressure, including blocked oil shipments to Cuba, and aligns with economic reforms like a new oil law granting America oversight of sales, which has funneled $1 billion in revenue. A recent poll shows 72% of Venezuelans feeling optimistic about the country's direction under Rodríguez, though opposition voices question her support and highlight fears of U.S. coercion amid calls for elections.

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With Maduro in U.S. custody, Venezuela's interim leader ordered Cuban security teams out of her guard and intelligence units—a sharp break from years of close reliance on Havana's elite protection.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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On the exact anniversary of 23-year-old Ilan Halimi's death from torture by the 'Gang of Barbarians' in 2006, Macron called the fight against antisemitism 'existential for France.' He condemned its forms across ideologies, from Islamist extremism to far-right stereotypes, amid a 300% surge in acts after October 7, 2023, in a nation with Europe's largest Jewish community of 450,000. Proposing tougher penalties, judge training, and tech fines, Macron stressed that free speech ends at hate, vowing the Republic's resilience.

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Twenty years after Ilan Halimi's brutal murder, President Macron planted an oak tree—'Ilan' means 'tree' in Hebrew—in the Élysée Palace gardens as a symbol of enduring memory.

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Barcelona held talks this week between sporting director Deco and Rashford's agent to turn the 28-year-old's loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million deal. Rashford, who leads Champions League scoring with five goals and three assists in eight games, impresses with his high pressing and work rate, earning full backing from coach Hansi Flick amid Raphinha's injury. Personal terms are agreed until 2030, but United insists on the full fee; Barcelona sees it as the smartest wing option, despite some election critics favoring youth.

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Marcus Rashford has found his spark in Barcelona, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists in 34 games. Now, after a key meeting, the club wants to lock him in for good.

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Nottingham Panthers defeated the Cardiff Devils 3-2 in a tense shootout at Motorpoint Arena, grabbing two key points in the EIHL playoff race. Matt Alfaro and Matt Marcinew scored in regulation for a 2-0 lead, but Cardiff rallied late with goals from Ryan Barrow and Cam Olischefski to force extras. In the shootout, Marcinew, Logan Fossier, and Brett Doherty scored, with Carr stopping all three Devils attempts. Coach Danny Stewart called it a character win, as Nottingham ties Sheffield and Cardiff at 56 points behind leaders Belfast.

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Kevin Carr stood tall in the shootout, slamming the door on Cardiff's shooters while Nottingham's snipers lit the lamp three times for the win.

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The 147-pound welterweight boxing division currently has four champions across major sanctioning bodies: Ryan Garcia holding the WBC title, Rolly Romero the WBA title, Devin Haney the WBO title, and Lewis Crocker the IBF title. Discussions on X focus on this fragmentation in the division.

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Atlético Mineiro demolished Itabirito 7-2 on February 14 in the Campeonato Mineiro, storming into the semifinals with a hat-trick from veteran striker Hulk—his first for the club. Hulk's highlights included a composed finish, a penalty, and that 35-yard free-kick golaço from the 31st minute, which Brazilian media hailed as Puskás-worthy. Teammates Victor Hugo, Gustavo Scarpa, Mateo Cañizares, and Renan Lodi added to the scoreline, while Itabirito's Romário and Apolinário scored consolations. With 140 goals since joining in 2021, Hulk continues rewriting Atlético records in his chase for an seventh straight title.

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From midfield, 39-year-old Hulk unleashed a left-footed rocket over the wall and into the top corner, leaving the keeper frozen as fans lost their minds.

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