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UN officials say new Gaza aid system leads to mass killings
UN officials say new Gaza aid system leads to mass killings

United Nations officials on Friday said a US- and Israeli-backed distribution system in Gaza was leading to mass killings of people seeking aid and urged Israel to let UN humanitarian supplies to the war-stricken territory resume.

June 27, 2025

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NHL and players union agree to four-year contract extension
NHL and players union agree to four-year contract extension

The National Hockey League and the NHL Players' Association announced on Friday they have agreed to a four-year extension of their collective bargaining agreement through the 2029-30 season.

June 27, 2025

Trump says would bomb Iran again if nuclear activities start
Trump says would bomb Iran again if nuclear activities start

US President Donald Trump said Friday he had saved Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from assassination and lashed out at the supreme leader for ingratitude, declaring he would order more bombing if the country tried to pursue nuclear weapons.

June 27, 2025

'This is about money:' Combs defense slams charges in closing arguments
'This is about money:' Combs defense slams charges in closing arguments

Sean "Diddy" Combs's lawyer told jurors Friday in closing arguments that the music mogul's racketeering and sex trafficking trial was all about his accusers trying to score a big payday.

June 27, 2025

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Trump says saved Iran leader from 'ignominious death'
Trump says saved Iran leader from 'ignominious death'

US President Donald Trump said Friday he had saved Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khameni from assassination and lashed out at the supreme leader for ingratitude, declaring he would order more bombing if the country tried to pursue nuclear weapons.

June 27, 2025

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NBA Raptors drop Ujiri as president after 13 seasons
NBA Raptors drop Ujiri as president after 13 seasons

Masai Ujiri, who oversaw a 2019 NBA championship run, has been axed as president and vice-chairman of the Toronto Raptors, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) announced Friday.

June 27, 2025