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Venezuela says opposition leader will become fugitive if she collects Nobel
María Corina Machado may not be able to return if she goes to Norway for prize-giving, attorney general says. Source link
BBC confronts ex-Reform politician over bribes
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted bribery and will be sentenced on Friday. Source link
Smith dismissed by Carse as Australian wickets tumble
Australia captain Steve Smith is caught behind by England’s Harry Brook at second slip for 17 as Australia fall to 30-3 on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth. Source link
Springboks a 'great marker' for Ireland – Sheehan
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan says Saturday’s much anticipated game against South Africa in Dublin will offer a good insight into where his team stands. Source link
Starmer labels Farage 'spineless' over handling of racism claims
The PM accuses Farage of not adequately explain reports of racist comments it is alleged he made while at school. Source link
From 18st kid to world champion – the rise of Benavidez
David Benavidez talks to BBC Sport about looking to inspire after being an overweight kid at 18st 6lb before his title defence against Britain’s Anthony Yarde. Source link
Men posing as India's central bank officials pull off $800,000 heist
Police say the gang robbed a van transporting cash between bank branches in Bengaluru city. Source link
Government borrowing for October higher than expected
Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show. Source link
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev: Putin propagandist or key to peace with Ukraine?
Putin’s envoy finds himself under the spotlight over a draft peace plan that emerged after he spent days with Steve Witkoff in Miami. Source link
'Absolute clinic' – Starc rips through England
Mitchell Starc takes 7-58 as England are bowled out for 172 inside 33 overs on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth. Source link