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WNBA, players union agree 'transformative' labor deal: official

WNBA, players union agree 'transformative' labor deal: official

The WNBA and the league's players' union have reached a verbal agreement on a record-breaking labor deal, officials said Thursday, heading off the prospect of a strike.

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US Fed holds rates unchanged over 'uncertain' Iran war implications

US Fed holds rates unchanged over 'uncertain' Iran war implications

The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected Wednesday, in defiance of President Donald Trump as the world's largest economy battles stubborn inflation, weak labor demand and an "uncertain" economic outlook due to the war in Iran.

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Senegal govt calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision

Senegal govt calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision

Senegal on Wednesday called for an "independent international investigation" into corruption following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.

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Billionaire Dyson buys 50 percent stake in Bath rugby

Billionaire Dyson buys 50 percent stake in Bath rugby

British billionaire businessman James Dyson has acquired a 50 percent stake in Bath, the English Prem rugby champions announced Wednesday.

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Senegal demands 'corruption' probe over AFCON decision as Morocco defend appeal

Senegal demands 'corruption' probe over AFCON decision as Morocco defend appeal

Senegal's government said on Wednesday it wanted an "independent international investigation" into corruption after its national team were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) declaring Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final.

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The platypus is even weirder than thought, scientists discover

The platypus is even weirder than thought, scientists discover

They already have the bill of a duck, the tail of a beaver, lay eggs like reptiles and have venom like snakes.

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PSG's Barcola ruled out for several weeks with ankle injury

PSG's Barcola ruled out for several weeks with ankle injury

Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has been ruled out for "the next few weeks" with an ankle injury, the Champions League holders said Wednesday.

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Colombia detains suspect in 2023 killing of Ecuador politician

Colombia detains suspect in 2023 killing of Ecuador politician

Colombian immigration authorities said Wednesday that they had arrested an Ecuadoran drug trafficker linked to the 2023 murder of a popular candidate just before Ecuador's presidential election.

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Iran women's football team return after asylum tussle

Iran women's football team return after asylum tussle

The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, returned back to Iran on Wednesday where they were promised a welcome ceremony in Tehran.

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US launches new era of drug war with Latin American allies

US launches new era of drug war with Latin American allies

The United States and allies in Latin America and the Caribbean have ushered in a new phase of anti-drug cooperation including extraditions, shared intelligence and security plans despite criticism from international organizations.

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