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Chile’s hard-right president-elect Jose Antonio Kast said Tuesday he would “support any situation that ends the dictatorship” of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.On a visit to Buenos Aires two days after his election, Kast said that while Chile has no plans to intervene in Venezuela, “if someone is going to do it, let’s be clear that it solves a gigantic problem for us and all of Latin America, all of South America, and even for countries in Europe.” Kast easily defeated a leftist candidate in Sunday’s election run-off with promises to deport more than 300,000 mostly Venezuelan irregular migrants, tackle crime and secure the northern border. The libertarian Milei was one of the first leaders to congratulate Kast on his victory, calling it “another step forward in our region in defense of life, liberty, and private property.”Kast chose Chile’s neighbor and sometimes economic rival for his first visit abroad.Addressing reporters after a meeting with Milei, he blamed Venezuela’s economic meltdown and migrant outflow on the leftist Maduro, whom he called “a narco-dictator.” “It is not our responsibility to solve it (the Venezuelan crisis), but whoever does will have our support,” he said. Before the election, he called on Venezuelans to self-deport, but hundreds of migrants who tried to travel home found themselves blocked at Chile’s border with Peru. Source link
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history on Tuesday.Green was in the first set of players in the auction in Abu Dhabi and his name triggered a bidding war with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders finally signing him for next season for 252 million rupees ($2.77 million). In rupees, Green surpassed the previous overseas record of 247.5 million rupees paid by Kolkata in the 2024 auction for Mitchell Starc.The fall of the rupee means Starc’s 2024 price was higher in dollars at $2.98 million. Three-time winners Kolkata also acquired Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana for 180 million rupees.England’s Liam Livingstone went to Sunrisers Hyderabad for 130 million rupees in the accelerated round after he went unsold in the first phase. Green has a capped salary of 180 million rupees due to a new “maximum fee” rule, with the remainder going to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.”Very happy, something we were focused on and hoping. Happy with the price with which we got him,” Kolkata chief executive Venky Mysore told reporters.”He adds a lot to our team, especially with our new power coach Andre Russell. Very nice to have a young all-rounder. We know what he does with bat and ball.” – Jackpot for uncapped Indians -Green, 26, becomes the third most expensive player in the IPL, after India’s Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer.He has scored 707 runs in 29 IPL matches for five-time winners Mumbai Indians and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.He missed the 2025 edition with a back injury but is currently playing in the Ashes against England. Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings made a splash with when they bought uncapped Indians Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma for 142 million rupees each.The duo’s value jumped from their base price of 3 million rupees to become joint-holders of the record for costliest uncapped players in IPL. Another uncapped Indian Auqib Nabi — an up and coming fast bowler from Indian-administered Kashmir — went for 28 times over his base price for 84 million rupees to Delhi Capitals.Delhi got lucky landing explosive South African batter David Miller for his base price of 20 million.”At that price it’s an absolute steal for Delhi Capitals,” India’s spin great Anil Kumble said on JioStar. “Overall, it’s a genius move by Delhi Capitals to add experience — something they were missing last season.” Mumbai brought wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock for the 10 million rupees the South African had picked as his base price.Australian Jake Fraser-McGurk, England’s Jonny Bairstow and New Zealand batter Devon Conway went unsold.The business value of the world’s richest cricket tournament was estimated earlier this year at $18.5 billion, by US investment bank Houlihan Lokey.The 19th edition of the IPL begins on March 26. Source link
The Peruvian Navy suspended a two-week search for 30 people missing since two boats sank in a landslide at a river port, the regional governor said Tuesday.The final death toll from the December 1 tragedy at the remote port of Iparia, in the Amazonian region of Ucayali, stands at 44, mostly indigenous people. Fourteen were declared dead on the day.”We are suspending the search efforts until conditions allow us to recover” the remains and return them to their families, Ucayali Governor Manuel Gambini told a news conference.The search was halted due to intense rain, and the governor said it will likely resume after May, when the rainy season ends.”The river level has to drop… and what we will basically be recovering are the skeletal remains,” he said. Only one of the two boats was carrying passengers. It had made a stop on its route through remote communities in the Amazon rainforest.While authorities have not said exactly how many passengers there were, it’s reported that more than 60 people were board, including 20 who survived with injuries. For two weeks, navy divers, supported by police and local residents, but hindered by fast-flowing waters and whirlpools in the river, unsuccessfully attempted to refloat the vessel to recover the bodies. The landslide, caused by erosion of the river bank, had submerged it.The last boat accident with such high casualties in Peru was in August 2021. Source link
Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval after the Bondi Beach shooting attack, officials said.South Australia state Premier Peter Malinauskas said extra measures would be in place for the Ashes clash that starts on Wednesday, although there was no intelligence pointing to an elevated threat level.”Given the events that have occurred in Sydney, there will be additional protocols put in place at Adelaide Oval,” he said late Monday. “This is done only as a precautionary measure, but it is appropriate that we are an increasing sense of alertness just at the moment.”An attack by a father and son on a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday killed 15 people with dozens injured. One of the assailants was killed, while the other is in a critical condition in hospital.South Australia Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said special security-response police, armed with rifles, would be present in and around the Adelaide Oval during the Test. “There’s a balance between the concern about police officers carrying rifles in and about the community, balanced with the need for us to be able to effectively respond to an event, should an event occur and these officers are specifically trained for that purpose,” he said. But Stevens stressed it was a precautionary measure and there was no increased threat level.”There’s no intelligence at this time to indicate that there are any increased levels of threat or security risks around the cricket or any other community event,” he said. “But notwithstanding that, we apply a level of diligence to make sure that people attending can do so with that confidence that they are attending a safe and well-managed event.”Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board released a joint statement to pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi tragedy, saying they were “horrified”. “All of our thoughts are with the victims, their friends and families, the Jewish community and the people of Australia at this deeply distressing time,” they said.”Our condolences go out to all those affected.”Players from both sides are expected to wear black armbands during the Test. Source link
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday rejected a challenge from Israel, which had argued that the court’s investigation into crimes committed in the Gaza Strip was invalid.The tribunal, in its ruling, also upheld ICC arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant in November 2024, to face accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity.The ICC commenced an investigation in the Palestinian territory in 2021, and with the ruling against Israel’s challenge it will now be able to resume it.Israel had claimed that a separate probe would have to be launched following the Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7, which it said altered the situation and required the ICC to provide a second formal notice of investigation. Monday’s 44-page ruling upholds the decision to investigate war crimes committed by Israel in the Palestinian territory.In July, it refused an Israeli request to withdraw the arrest warrants, as well as an appeal of that decision in October. Source link
Paris St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele was named FIFA men’s player of the year in Doha on Tuesday with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women’s award for the third year in a row.Dembele was instrumental in PSG’s first Champions League triumph when they beat Inter Milan 5-0 in the final and scored 35 goals last season across all competitions, including 21 in Ligue 1 to finish as top scorer.The 28-year-old, who won this year’s Ballon d’Or in September, was part of the PSG team which also swept all before them on the domestic front last season and reached the final of the Club World Cup. Bonmati, the Champions League player of the season, also won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time in a row this year, and helped Barcelona win the domestic treble along with reaching the Champions League final.The 27-year-old also reached the Euro 2025 final with Spain, losing the decider to England on penalties, and Bonmati was named Player of the Tournament.Sarina Wiegman won the best women’s coach award for the fifth time after leading England to retain their European Championship title, and Luis Enrique won the men’s coach award after taking Paris St Germain to their first Champions League win.The best women’s goalkeeper award went to England and Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton who played a major role in the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 win with her penalty shootout saves and also won the domestic treble with her club.Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, who now plays for Manchester City, won the men’s keeper award for his role in Paris St Germain’s treble win.Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle won the FIFA Marta Award, for the best goal in women’s football, for her scorpion kick for Tigres against Guadalajara in March.Santiago Montiel won the Puskas Award for the best men’s goal for his overhead strike for Independiente against Independiente Rivadavia during an Argentine Primera match in May. Related Story Source link
A flash flood in a Moroccan coastal town has killed at least 37 people, local officials said on Monday, as search and rescue operations continued.Drought-hit Morocco often faces severe weather, but Sunday’s flooding in Safi is already the deadliest such disaster in at least a decade.A muddy torrent swept cars and bins from the streets of the town, which is around 300 kilometres (186 miles) south of the capital Rabat. National weather forecaster the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) warned that more thunderstorms were likely over the next three days in several areas, including Safi.Seven survivors were still being treated at the town’s Mohammed V hospital, with two of them in intensive care, according to updated figures from local officials. Schools have been closed for at least three days, as mud and debris clog the streets.”The water overwhelmed us. We couldn’t sleep all night. We lost everything, even my children’s textbooks,” mother of six Hanane Nasreddine told AFP, her voice trembling. Nezha El Meghouari said she had had only moments to escape her home.”I’ve lost all my clothes. Only my neighbour gave me some to cover myself. I have nothing left. I’ve lost everything,” she said.At least 70 homes and businesses in the historic town centre were flooded, and 55-year-old shopkeeper Abdelkader Mezraoui said the retail economy had been devastated.”Jewellery store owners have lost all their stock… and the same goes for clothing store owners,” he said, calling for official compensation to save businesses. Safi is known as a centre for arts and crafts, particularly terracotta pottery, and its streets were left littered with smashed bowls and tajines.The Moroccan prosecutor’s office announced the opening of an investigation to determine if anyone bore responsibility for the extent of the damage, according to official news agency MAP.- Intense storms -Speaking to parliament, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said “37 millimetres (1.5 inches) of rain fell in a short period of time and hit the historic Bab Chabaa district (in Safi), which is crossed by a river, causing the deaths of numerous merchants and workers”.Late on Sunday, rescuer Azzedine Kattane told AFP about the strong “psychological impact of the tragedy” in light of the large number of victims.As the waters receded, they left behind a landscape of mud and overturned cars. Onlookers watched Civil Protection units and local residents working to clear debris.Morocco is struggling with a severe drought for the seventh consecutive year, while last year was the North African kingdom’s hottest on record. Climate change has made storms more intense, because a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture and warmer seas can turbocharge weather systems.Flash floods killed hundreds in Morocco in 1995 and scores in 200 Source link
Saudi Arabia have been crowned champions of the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025, after claiming a 2-0 win over Iraq in the final match held at Stadium 974 in Doha on Tuesday.The tournament took place in Qatar from December 4–16, bringing together rising U-23 football stars from across the region to compete for the prestigious title. This was the first time that the competition was held under the auspices of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF). “The U-23 Gulf Cup is part of a thrilling football season in the country, with Qatar making history by hosting numerous tournaments consecutively. The successful delivery of this tournament once again showcased Qatar’s commitment towards supporting emerging football talents from the region, while uniting fans to celebrate our shared passion for football. Congratulations to all the players who took part, and to Saudi Arabia for clinching the trophy,” said Jassim Sultan al-Rumaihi, AGCFF Secretary General. The AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 featured a total of 14 matches played on state-of-the-art pitches at Aspire Zone, that most recently served as a venue for a historic edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025. Prior to the tournament, Qatar also hosted the AGCFF U-17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 that saw Saudi Arabia lift the trophy. The AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 is part of an exhilarating football calendar in Qatar, which also includes the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 taking place from 1-18 December, as well as the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 on 10, 13, and 17 December, reflecting Qatar’s ongoing capability to host world-class sporting events. Source link
US negotiators have told Ukraine during peace talks in Berlin that it must agree to withdraw forces from the eastern Donetsk region under any deal to end the nearly four-year-old war with Russia, an offi cial familiar with the matter said. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity as Ukrainian and US negotiators wrapped up a second day of critical talks in the German capital, said Kyiv wanted further discussions. A second person familiar with the talks said there were still major obstacles to overcome to reach a deal on territory. Calling the issue of territorial concessions “painful”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confi rmed to reporters later in the day that diff erences over the matter persisted. “Frankly speaking, we still have diff erent positions,” he said, adding, however, that he believed US mediators would help fi nd a compromise. Kyiv’s negotiators would continue consultations with US counterparts, he said, adding that Ukraine needed a clear understanding on security guarantees, including the monitoring of a ceasefi re, before making any decisions to do with the war’s front lines. “I do not think that the (US) has demanded anything,” Zelensky said. “I see us as strategic partners, so I would say that we have heard about the issue of territories in relation to Russia’s vision or Russia’s demands from the (US) We see this as demands from the Russian Federation. ” Zelensky has been holding talks in Berlin with US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s sonin-law Jared Kushner as well as European leaders. Kyiv is under heavy pressure from Trump to make concessions to Russia to end Europe’s deadliest confl ict since World War II, which began with Moscow’s 2022 invasion. Ukrainian offi cials have maintained an upbeat tone in public comments. “Over the past two days, Ukrainian-US negotiations have been constructive and productive, with real progress achieved,” Rustem Umerov, secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, wrote on X earlier yesterday. “The American team led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are working extremely constructively to help Ukraine fi nd a way to a peace agreement that lasts.” A US offi cial told reporters later that, under the deal being discussed in Berlin, Ukraine would receive security guarantees similar to those provided in Article 5 of the Nato treaty, which requires the alliance to come to the defence of any member that comes under attack. Those guarantees would not be on the table forever, however, US offi – cials cautioned. One said Russia was open to Ukraine joining the European Union and that Trump wanted to prevent Russia from encroaching further westwards. US offi cials said there had been a considerable narrowing of differences between Russia and Ukraine and that about 90% of the issues between Ukraine and Russia appeared to be resolved. One official said security guarantees, including deconfl iction and oversight of any deal, were the major focus of yesterday’s talks and that an Article 5-like guarantee was something Trump believed he could get Moscow to accept. Ukraine said on Sunday it was willing to drop its ambition to join Nato in exchange for Western security guarantees. But it was not immediately clear how far talks had progressed on that or other vital issues such as the future of Ukrainian territory, and how much the talks in Berlin could persuade Russia to agree to a ceasefire. In Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia’s demand that Ukraine not join Nato was a fundamental question in talks on a possible peace settlement. He said Russia expected an update from the US after the negotiations in Berlin. Russia claims to have annexed Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region comprising Donetsk and Luhansk as well as three other regions including Crimea, something Kyiv and its European allies say is unacceptable. Russian forces do not fully control all the territory that Moscow claims, including about 20% of Donetsk. Zelensky is treading a diffi cult line between appearing fl exible and reasonable to the Trump administration while also not making concessions that the Ukrainian people would reject. Underscoring the challenge he faces, a poll published yesterday showed three-quarters of Ukrainians reject major concessions in any peace deal Source link
