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Protests across Venezuela as election dispute goes on Venezuelans have taken to the streets to protest Nicolás Maduro’s contested presidential election win. Opposition leader María Corina Machado, who had been in hiding after being accused of insurrection, joined the protests in Caracas, urging supporters not to be afraid and emphasising that the people’s voice should be heard. Despite a heavy police and military presence, opposition supporters continued their demonstrations, waving election records as evidence of their claimed victory. Machado, who was barred from running in the election, called for nationwide protests to increase pressure on Maduro to concede. Nicolás Maduro…

Eddie Hearn offers to promote Imane Khelif after Olympic boxing gender row Eddie Hearn has offered to promote Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif at Matchroom after the gender row which erupted at Paris 2024. Khelif clinched a gold medal for Algeria in the women’s event, despite reportedly failing the International Boxing Association’s gender eligibility rules in 2023. The Algerian was born a biological female and a ‘cyber harassment’ lawsuit is underway after Khelif suffered online abuse both during and after the Olympics. Khelif is now mulling over the possibility of turning professional – and Hearn would love to add the fighter to his Matchroom stable – but there’s one condition. Quizzed…

Arsenal on verge of third summer signing as Mikel Arteta drops new transfer hint Arsenal are on the verge of completing their third summer signing but appear unlikely to enter the market for a new striker. The Gunners have endured a subdued summer transfer window, only bringing in Riccardo Calafiori from Serie A side Bologna and making David Raya’s loan move from Brentford permanent. Mikel Arteta did not think his Arsenal squad needed a massive overhaul after leading the Gunners to back-to-back second-place finishes in the Premier League. One player he has targeted is Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino and…

32 things to do in London this weekend August 17-18 We all know London is a hub for brilliant food from all around the globe, and this week, our recommendations are more proof of that. From two dreamy Floral Court Italian-inspired restaurants to our next South Asian Heritage Month pick – the brilliant Indian restaurant Kahani with its broccoli that’s ‘to die for’ – we’ve got all you foodies covered. And if you’re looking for something more chill – we’ve found the best new food halls in the capital for you to visit. Wash it all down with some gorgeous…

French film legend Alain Delon dies aged 88 Alain Delon, the French film legend who became an international icon, has died at the age of 88. His death was confirmed by his children on Sunday, who expressed their sadness in a joint statement sent to AFP and reported by French press. Their statement, which has been translated, read: ‘Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as (his dog) Loubo, have the immense sadness to announce the departure of their father. ‘He passed away peacefully in his house in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family. Read More ↗

Trump calls Google ‘crooked election interference machine’ in Truth Social rant Donald Trump has said Google is ‘crooked’ and ‘illegal’ after allegations of the search engine ‘altering headlines’ to be used in adverts for Kamala Harris’ campaign. He said Google will ‘pay a big price’ and shared a link to an article which claimed Harris-Walz campaign had been editing headlines and descriptions in paid Google adverts. Trump posted on Truth Social: ‘Google is a Crooked, Election Interference Machine. Totally Illegal, they will pay a big price for what they are doing!’ In multiple advertisements, the Harris-Walz campaign has been accused…

Deadlier mpox variant ‘likely already in the UK’ A deadlier variant of mpox that is tearing through Africa is ‘very likely’ already in the UK, an expert has warned. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a global health emergency over the new strain, known as clade 1b. Fears that the disease could soon spread were confirmed this week when Sweden confirmed its first case of the new mpox strain. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there are currently no cases of the virus here and the risk to the British population ‘is currently considered low’. Read More ↗

Enjoy the UK weather this weekend because wind and rain are on their way Most people across the UK will be enjoying a fine weekend – but this will all change as we enter the new week. We’ve got the jet stream to thank for our current pleasant weather as it has split into two branches, one near northern Scotland and one near southern England. Their placement means most rain over the weekend has fallen either across the far north of Scotland or in France, with a weak ridge of high pressure between the two giving the majority of the…

Diesel facility bursts into flames as Ukrainians strike 125 miles inside Russia A key fuel facility 125 miles inside Russia has been targeted by Ukrainian troops as they keep up their pressure campaign on Vladimir Putin. Video footage shows huge flames leaping from the Proletarsk diesel storage site in the Rostov region this morning. At least five kamikaze drones are thought to have been used by Ukraine in the attack, which sought to damage Russia’s military supply lines. The blaze was so immense that a fire-fighting train was sent to tackle it. Read More ↗

Can you solve the mystery behind this eerie park bench? A mystery behind an eerie memorial on a park bench in London is continuing to grow after it first appeared two months ago. The plaque has been fixed on a worn down bench, which is tucked away in a corner of Hampstead Heath in London. The bronze plaque reads: ‘To our friend Ron who died on this bench in quite a strange way.’ While the bench periodically goes viral as it is noticed by dog walkers, nature lovers and runners, no one has come forward to claim they knew Ron,…