Ukraine produces leaflets, videos to encourage North Korean soldiers to desert
Ukrainian military forces are producing leaflets and videos to encourage North Korean soldiers to desert.
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Juan Soto to Mets: Grading record $765 million contract - ESPN
A new era in New York baseball begins in 2025: Juan Soto has agreed to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets. The crosstown New York Yankees have long dominated the headlines in the Big Apple — with more success on the field, more star power in the lineup and bigger names signed in free agency. Even in 2024, as the Mets made a run to the National League Championship Series, the Yankees did better, reaching their first World Series since 2009.
Willy Adames vs. Carlos Correa: Who would you take over the next 5 years?
The San Francisco Giants have finally landed a big fish. It only took the better part of a decade and the individual with the largest deal in franchise history to make it happen. Shortstop Willy Adames now holds that distinction, however, as his reported seven-year deal for $182 million tops that of new president of baseball operations Buster Posey.
Syrian insurgents seize Damascus suburbs while state media deny Assad has fled
Syrian insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive towards the capital. In recent days, the groups have taken over several of Syria’s largest cities across the country.
The hidden tunnels that lurk beneath Manchester's streets
Running underneath some of the most recognisable landmarks in central Manchester is an abandoned tunnel that most people will never see. The tunnel forms part of the now defunct underground canal, which opened 185 years ago this year.
Jeanty powers Boise State past UNLV for MWC title, CFP spot - ESPN
BOISE, Idaho — Ashton Jeanty rushed for 209 yards and a touchdown and No. 10 Boise State earned a College Football Playoff spot, beating No. 19 UNLV 21-7 on Friday night for its second straight Mountain West Conference title.
Putin signs security treaty with Belarus including possible use of nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a treaty offering security guarantees to Belarus, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons to help repel any aggression.
Thousands flee Homs as insurgents led by HTS advance on Syria's third-largest city
Thousands of people have fled the central Syrian city of Homs as insurgents seized two towns on its outskirts as they make their way towards the capital Damascus in a bid to overthrow long-time president, Bashar al Assad.