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BANGKOK (AP) – Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross’ representative in the capital on Monday, the military-backed government said, a rare moment of contact with the outside world for the Nobel laureate who has been held out of public view since the military seized power in 2021.

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Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

SYDNEY (AP) – The trial of a retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach accused of sexual offenses against six men and boys over two decades began on Monday. The 85-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two of sexual touching without consent.

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Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after threat to block his AG bid

WASHINGTON (AP) – Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund to compensate his political allies, a move that comes after weeks of negotiations with two Republican senators who were blocking his nomination to become attorney general.

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Braves look to bolster rotation depth by acquiring Tyler Mahle from Giants

ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Braves moved to bolster their rotation only hours after placing right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list by acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.

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Former Clemson forward RJ Godfrey commits to Arizona, filling a big hole in roster

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – Former Clemson forward RJ Godfrey has committed to Arizona, potentially filling the biggest hole in coach Tommy Lloyd’s roster.

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Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series.

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Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Blue Jays

CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs added Kevin Gausman to their rotation on Sunday night, acquiring the veteran right-hander in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays.

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US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after officials intervene

TOKYO (AP) – The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.

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Protest outside Moroccan Embassy in Madrid after Ceuta crisis

Protest outside Moroccan Embassy in Madrid after Ceuta crisis

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Wings use 20-2 run to close third quarter, romp past Sun 83-63

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale scored 15 points each and the Dallas Wings used a big run in the third quarter to cruise to an 83-63 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday night.

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