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CARACAS, Venezuela — The political landscape of South America has been upended following the dramatic ouster and capture of Nicolás Maduro by United States forces. As of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Venezuelan foreign ministry is formally demanding the immediate release of Maduro from U.S. custody, labeling his detention a “political operation” and an “abduction.” […]

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League enters its most critical week of the knockout playoffs as the second-leg fixtures begin today, February 24, 2026. With the newly expanded league phase concluded, Europe’s elite clubs are battling for the final remaining spots in the Round of 16. Today’s action is headlined by Bayer Leverkusen hosting Olympiacos, while

HAVANA — The Republic of Cuba is currently spiraling into its most severe humanitarian and economic crisis since the 1959 revolution. As of February 24, 2026, the island nation of 11 million people is grappling with a total energy grid failure, critical food shortages, and an unprecedented U.S.-led maritime blockade that has effectively halted the

NORFOLK, VA — In a significant leadership shake-up for the U.S. Navy, the commanding officer of the USS Truxtun (DDG 103) was relieved of duty on February 23, 2026, following a maritime collision in the Caribbean Sea earlier this month. Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet,

As of Sunday, February 22, 2026, Arsenal remains at the top of the Premier League standings, though their grip on the title race has tightened following a dramatic midweek slip-up. Mikel Arteta’s side currently holds a five-point lead over second-place Manchester City, who possess a crucial game in hand. The Gunners missed a golden opportunity

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has officially transitioned into the high-stakes Super Eight stage as of February 22, 2026. Following a dramatic group phase that saw co-hosts Sri Lanka and India dominate their respective pools, the final eight teams are now battling for a spot in the semifinals. The opening of the Super

MILAN, Italy — Finland has officially secured the bronze medal in men’s ice hockey at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, defeating Slovakia 6-1 on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Finnish squad, the defending gold medalists from Beijing 2022, bounced back from a heartbreaking 3-2 semifinal loss to Canada to claim their fifth Olympic medal

MEXICO CITY — The eyes of the soccer world turn to the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes this Saturday, February 21, 2026, as second-placed Cruz Azul hosts league leaders Chivas Guadalajara in the definitive “Game of the Week” for the Liga MX Clausura 2026 season. The Battle for the Top Spot In what is being

ICHIKAWA, Japan — A seven-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch-kun has become a global sensation, drawing massive crowds to the Ichikawa City Zoo after heart-wrenching videos of the orphaned primate went viral on social media. As of February 21, 2026, zoo officials are reassuring the public about the infant’s safety following concerns over his treatment by

Bayer Leverkusen travels to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei this Saturday, February 21, 2026, looking to extend their dominant historical record against a struggling Union Berlin side. As Matchday 23 of the Bundesliga kicks off, the two clubs find themselves in contrasting form, with the visitors pushing for European qualification while the hosts fight