MLB owners look to place limits on free-agent deals in latest proposal
The owners want to implement a maximum contract length of five years for all free agents who switch teams, along with six years for players who re-sign with their existing teams.
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Names of prosecution inquest panel in Yamaguchi leaked
Sources in the prosecutor's office said that a document naming the panel members was mistakenly sent to a petitioner.
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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers have discussed a plea deal over healthcare exec’s murder: report
Defense attorneys recently abandoned plans to argue that the 28-year-old suffered from an extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the shooting
Woman arrested after her 84-year-old mother found dead in Sydney aged care home
Police allege the Rooty Hill care home resident was administered an unknown substance by her daughter Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An 84-year-old woman who was found dead in an aged care home was allegedly administered an unknown substance by her daughter. Emergency services were called to Our Lady of…
Iran-US war latest: Tehran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz as countries try to reopen oil route
The recent strike poses a threat to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
What we know so far
The two quakes have killed at least 235 people and injured more than 4,300, with more feared trapped under rubble.
Sony discontinues Japan sales of Aibo robot puppy
The first iteration of Aibo came out in 1999, followed by numerous models over the years.
Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235
At least 4,300 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
Gol de Sebastian Berhalter y Estados Unidos iguala los cartones frente a Turquía
El mediocampista remata de pierna derecha dentro del área y frente a varios rivales y compañeros el balón pasó para entra pegado al poste y anotar el segundo del USMNT sobre los turcos
Takaichi’s social media strategy tests old political norms
While traditional media outlets remain vital, the greatest merit of online platforms is "giving the full context" in a timely manner, Takaichi's public affairs chief said.
Nelly Korda maintains competitive mindset while pursuing rare heights
Twenty-seven points must be accumulated to earn a spot in the LGPA Hall of Fame, and Korda is two points shy.
Elon Musk ordered to give deposition in alleged ‘vote buying’ election scheme
A federal judge on Thursday ordered Tesla CEO Elon Musk to testify under oath in two cases where he is accused of defrauding voters in swing states before the 2024 general election. U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower of the Western District of Texas ordered Musk to sit for a deposition as part of a fraud…
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UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
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How not to be a tennis parent
Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and asks if the system is to blame.
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Heavy rain continues across country with two approaching tropical storms
Central Japan Railway said the Tokaido Shinkansen may be delayed or suspended Saturday, while East Japan Railway warned of possible regular train line delays over the weekend.
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Venezuela reels from earthquakes as rescuers scramble to find survivors
As Venezuela begins counting the cost of its deadliest quake disaster in over a century, a shattered economy and struggling health system threaten to slow recovery efforts.
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Australia news live: Socceroos fans celebrate at city sites; IS-linked woman facing slavery charges granted bail
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Albanese says Stefanovic saga ‘unfortunate’, but ‘words do matter’ The prime minister was asked by the ABC abou…
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Wang Fuk Court administrator to hold owners’ meeting in July after repeated delays
The administrator of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court estate, which was destroyed in a deadly fire last November, has finally pledged to hold a long-awaited homeowners’ meeting in July after repeated del…
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North Korea's Kim calls for 'destructive' military posture
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed major weapons tests and called for bolstering the military’s “deadly and destructive offensive posture."
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La pasión mundialista no se detiene con otra jornada llena de color
Aficionados de Costa de Marfil, Curazao, Ecuador, Alemania, Japón, Turquía, Suecia y Estados Unidos llenaron de color, banderas y pasión los estadios durante una nueva jornada de la Copa Mundial de…
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Ecuador sorprende a Alemania y se siguen definiendo los clasificados
Ecuador firmó una remontada histórica ante Alemania, Países Bajos aseguró el liderato de su grupo y Estados Unidos avanzó pese a caer sobre la hora ante Turquía. Japón, Australia y Paraguay también…
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Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll soars to 235 with 40,000 missing as emergency crews search for survivors
Health minister says nearly 4,300 people injured
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Vital Blue Mountains highway to be closed for another year as NSW reveals bridge plans
New structure to be built above 194-year-old Mitchells Causeway as residents face months of delays to reopening of Victoria Pass section of highway Follow our Australia news live blog for latest up…
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Ecuador vence a Alemania y Turquía se despide con un triunfo sobre Estados Unidos
Ecuador venció a Alemania y aseguró su clasificación a los dieciseisavos de final, mientras que Turquía cerró su participación en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 con una victoria ante Estados Unidos.
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Putin is asking for peace talks. It’s time to kick him while he’s down
Putin is rattled and Trump needs a win – this is the chance for Ukraine and her allies to force the collapse of Russia’s army and push back against its land grab, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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After Venezuela earthquakes, here are some of the deadliest in Latin America in the last century
Two deadly earthquakes have hit Venezuela on Wednesday
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Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
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Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
A top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant …
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Suitcase-sized satellites are scanning for Greek wildfires in a global first
As Greece braces for another blistering wildfire season, a new line of defense is taking shape in Earth’s orbit
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NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP
NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine
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‘Very strong’ nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA head
The United States and Iran are negotiating a broader agreement to end the war, with Tehran's nuclear program remaining one of the key sticking points.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky orders 40-day offensive to press Putin to end war
France claims interception of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker off Sicily
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South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’
All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence minister All of South Korea’s military forces will be trained as …
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Christian Pulisic: "Podemos estar orgullosos de una buena fase de grupos"
Christian Pulisic destacó el trabajo realizado por Estados Unidos durante la fase de grupos de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. Tras la derrota ante Turquía, aseguró que el equipo puede sentirse or…
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After Starmer’s ‘purge’, could Andy Burnham lure back Labour’s bruised leftwingers?
Socialists marginalised under current PM are anxious about whether his replacement will again disappoint them On 10 September 2024, Jon Trickett, a veteran leftwing MP, was preparing to vote agains…
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World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast make history by reaching the knockout stage
Ivory Coast have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in four appearances after defeating Curaçao 2-0 on Thursday. The Elephants finished second in their group and will face eit…
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Venezuela suffers effects of Trump’s aid, foreign policies after deadly quakes
President Donald Trump’s closure of US development agency USAID adds hurdles to humanitarian relief efforts in quake-hit Venezuela, says Christopher Sabatini, Latin America Programme Director at Ch…
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Investigation after up to 40 hospital staff access records of boy attacked by crocodile
Cambridge University Hospitals refers itself to the Information Commissioner over the breach.
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Europe’s severe June heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years go, climate scientists say
Europe’s record heatwave in the month of June would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago, scientists said Friday, proof that human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for …
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Auston Trusty: "Solo fue una derrota desafortunada, pero sigo adelante"
Auston Trusty aseguró que la derrota frente a Turquía fue un tropiezo del que el equipo aprenderá. El defensor destacó que Estados Unidos debe seguir adelante tras avanzar como líder de grupo a la …
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UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
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Estados Unidos pierde con Turquía en un emocionante encuentro
El USMNT no pudo cerrar la fase de grupos de manera perfecta, tras registrar una derrota de último minuto ante un equipo turco que se despide con tres puntos del certamen.
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El Análisis Experto es para la sublime actuación de Ecuador
Jorge Valdano y José Néstor Pékerman resaltan la remontada de la Tricolor sobre Alemania y que les da el pase a la segunda ronda de una manera dramática.
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CK Asset sells penthouse in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels for US$48.5m, sets pricing benchmark
A penthouse at CK Asset Holdings’ luxury residential project in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels has been sold via tender for HK$380.77 million (US$48.5 million), according to a statement from the flagship p…
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Search for Venezuela Quake Survivors Grows More Urgent
Back-to-back earthquakes left at least 235 dead and injured more than 4,300 people, according to Venezuela’s government. Residents of the port city of La Guaira estimated that hundreds of people we…
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Boy, 14, charged with murder after body found in search for girl in south Wales
The body was found during the search for a 14-year-old girl, Lilly, who was reported missing.
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What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp
As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
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Japan enacts bill to add space operations into ASDF’s fold
The renaming of the ASDF by the end of fiscal 2026, will mark the first name change for any branch of the Self-Defense Forces since its establishment in 1954.
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A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared
Paris Fashion Week Men’s became a test of fashion’s relationship with heat
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New CCTV footage contradicts prison death evidence
Footage of Allan Marshall, who died after being restrained by prison officers, has been obtained by the BBC.
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Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela
Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong police arrest minibus driver after cyclist killed in collision
Hong Kong police have arrested a minibus driver for dangerous driving after his vehicle fatally hit a cyclist in North district. Police received a report of the incident in Ta Kwu Ling at 6.27am on…
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‘One Piece’ manga characters join Paris wax museum
The 10 wax dolls of the Straw Hat Crew members are the first Japanese anime characters to join the Grevin Museum.
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King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after its costly refurbishment
The decision was announced Thursday during a briefing on royal finances at which Charles became the first British monarch to reveal the taxes he paid to the government.
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The Papers: 'The buck stops here!' and 'Prickly heat!'
News that King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace, and that the UK is sweating through record heat, leads Friday's papers.
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Australians to pay at least 20% more for iPads and Macbooks after Apple hikes prices citing AI
Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surges by 25% Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily…
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Burnham has brought hope back to Labour – but he must understand how quickly it can be punctured | Andy Beckett
The Makerfield MP’s surge towards No 10 is a seductive ad for the power of positive politics. How long that proves effective depends on his next moves The creation of hope is a vital but risky part…
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Porsche magnate puts historic Salzburg villa up for sale after row over private ‘tunnel for one’
Plans by Wolfgang Porsche to bore private 500-metre road link through Austrian hill caused anger among locals Wolfgang Porsche, the Austrian-German automotive magnate, appears to have abandoned pla…
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Migrating swifts loyally return every year to nests in buildings, study finds
Conservationists emphasise importance of protecting nesting sites used by ‘strongly faithful’ red-listed species Migratory swifts loyally return every year to their nests in buildings, according to…
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Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity
High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growth Monique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions at the food factory in Yorkshire where she work…
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Así vivió Mauricio Pochettino la derrota de Estados Unidos ante Turquía
Mauricio Pochettino vivió con atención cada momento de la derrota de Estados Unidos ante Turquía. Pese al tropiezo, el Team USA avanzó como líder de grupo a la siguiente ronda de la Copa Mundial de…
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Less Islamism, More Nationalism
In Iran and across the Middle East, the bond between religion and politics is getting weaker.
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