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Declan Rice Close to New Arsenal Contract
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term contract with the club, BBC Sport has reported.
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Sports
Freddie Freeman Makes Old Team Pay in Playoff Series
Freddie Freeman left the Atlanta Braves and now plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The two teams are currently facing each other in the NLDS, a key round of Major League Baseball's playoffs.
Politics
Houthi Forces Advance Slowly in South-West Yemen
Houthi forces appeared to be making slow advances on Wednesday in south-west Yemen, moving closer to the city of Taiz.
Sports
Eagles' Lane Johnson Retires After 14 NFL Seasons
Lane Johnson, a star offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, has announced his retirement. This ends his 14-season career in the National Football League (NFL).
Politics
France Stops Using Stun Grenades After Boy Injured in Protests
France has halted the use of stun grenades by police. This decision came after a teenage boy lost his hand during student protests. The grenade caused severe injuries to the boy.
Business
Dow Falls 500 Points as Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year High
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 500 points on Monday, as rising Treasury yields worried investors across Wall Street.
Business, Technology
Tech Stocks Push Markets to New Highs
Stock markets are climbing today, driven mainly by a small group of technology companies.
Business, Technology
Jaguar Launches New Electric Car
Jaguar has officially launched its new electric vehicle, two years after a controversial rebrand caused widespread criticism.
Politics
Tensions Rise on the Mexico-US Border
Tensions have risen sharply along the border between Mexico and the United States, with reports of drones and shootouts in the area.
Politics
Former Australian Bishop Jailed for Sexually Abusing Young Men
A former Catholic bishop in Australia has been sent to prison for sexually abusing young men. He was once the Bishop of Broome, a town in Western Australia.
Nature, Science
Himalayan Bird Changes Its Voice Because of Humans
The Himalayan monal, a brightly coloured bird known for its striking appearance, is changing its behaviour because of growing human activity, new research shows.
Sports
Braves Player Rowdy Tellez Makes Humble Comment About Playoffs
Rowdy Tellez, a player for the Atlanta Braves, recently spoke about the team's chances in the playoffs. His comments stood out because of how humble they were.
Politics
Whistleblower Says Trump Told FBI to Investigate Protesters
A whistleblower has made serious claims about President Donald Trump, according to a new complaint. A whistleblower is someone who reveals hidden wrongdoing, often from inside a government or company.
Politics
Trump's Remarks on California Cities Spark Political Row
President Trump made comments about Iran and two major California cities during a campaign rally. He mentioned Los Angeles and San Diego in connection with the idea of Iran being allowed to 'take out' them.
Sports
Marsch and Pochettino Trade Words Before USA vs Canada Game
Canada and the United States will face each other in a football match on Tuesday.
Business, Technology
Marvell Stock Jumps After Big Revenue Goal
Shares of Marvell Technology have surged after the company's chief executive announced an ambitious long-term revenue target at its annual investor day.
Politics, Nature
Ship Sinks After Drone Attack in Black Sea
A ship has sunk in the Black Sea after being hit by a drone, and its crew is now missing. The exact circumstances of the attack remain unclear.
Sports
Alcaraz to Play Lehecka in Japan Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 3, has reached the final of the Japan Open in Tokyo.
Business, Politics
Euro Falls as France Central Bank Chief Warns on Interest Rates
The euro has fallen further after France's central bank chief warned the country could be 'strangled by interest rates'. The currency had already dropped 1.2% last week.
Politics
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Challenges Police Search Warrants
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was formerly known as Prince Andrew, has started legal action against UK police.