WNBA and players' union fail to reach new CBA deal
WNBA and players' union fail to agree new collective bargaining agreement by deadline. Key disputes over salary and revenue sharing could delay the 2026 season. Talks continue.
WNBA and players' union fail to agree new collective bargaining agreement by deadline. Key disputes over salary and revenue sharing could delay the 2026 season. Talks continue.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to a Commons vote before any UK troops are sent to Ukraine under a new UK-France security pact, following a potential ceasefire.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a telling reaction to Donald Trump's claim that Russia wants Ukraine to succeed. Read the full details from their Florida summit.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney appoints financier Mark Wiseman as Canada's next ambassador to the United States, a crucial role ahead of 2026 USMCA trade review. Read the full story.
The British Chambers of Commerce urges Keir Starmer to reset EU ties as a 'strategic necessity', revealing over half of exporters struggle with the current Brexit agreement. Read the full report.
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WNBA players have overwhelmingly voted to authorise a strike if a new collective bargaining agreement isn't reached by the season's start. Key issues include pay, travel, and charter flights.
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Barbados PM Mia Mottley calls for a legally binding global agreement to cut methane emissions from oil & gas, warning climate tipping points are near. Urgent action can slow warming.
PM Anthony Albanese convenes crisis talks on Australia's firearm regulations after Bondi terror attack. Calls grow for national reform, echoing the 1996 Port Arthur response.
The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement, set to inject an extra £400m annually into the British economy. The deal focuses on cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. Read the full details.
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Syria's interim president warns Israel's actions risk dangerous escalation, citing over 1,000 airstrikes and breaches of a 50-year disengagement deal. Read the full analysis.
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Israel announces the Rafah border crossing will open imminently, allowing Gazans to cross into Egypt under a EU-supervised mechanism. Read the latest updates.
The UK and US have agreed a landmark deal maintaining zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals, while the NHS commits to a 25% net price increase for new medicines. Explore the details and implications.
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