Prisoners Exchange Deal

Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day

Myanmar’s military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain

ABC News - 3d

Orioles, veteran RHP Morton agree to 1-year deal

The Orioles agreed with veteran right-hander Charlie Morton on a one-year deal.

ESPN - 3d

Guantánamo Convict Sues to Stop U.S. Plan to Send Him to Prison in Iraq

A court filing said the prisoner was at risk for abuse and might not be able to get adequate health care if transferred.

The New York Times - 4d

Sources: Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to deal

The Dodgers are in agreement with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim on a three-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed.

ESPN - 4d

Death row prisoner asks Arizona for second time to be executed

Aaron Brian Gunches' execution would mark a resumption of Arizona's use of the death penalty after a two-year pause while it reviewed its procedures.

CBS News - 4d

Justice Dept. Reaches Deal to Monitor Fulton County Jail

The facility in Fulton County, Georgia, has long had problems with assaults, drugs and pests.

The New York Times - 4d

Judge sets date for Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term

President-elect will be sentenced for his 34 felony convictions on 10 January, Judge Juan Merchan rules. A judge on Friday set Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case for 10 January – ...

The Guardian - 4d

Judge rules out prison time for Trump in "hush money" case

The New York judge who rejected President-elect Donald Trump's argument that his criminal "hush money" case should be thrown out over the Supreme Court's immunity ruling has denied his motion to ...

CBS News - 4d

Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to 3-year deal with $12.5 million guaranteed

Kim was posted last month and has played the past six seasons with the KBO's Kiwoom Heroes.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

South Korea’s construction deals surpass $1trn globally

Yahoo News - 4d

Arctech secures 1.5GW solar project deal in UAE

Yahoo News - 4d

Why Biden blocked the U.S. Steel deal with Japan's Nippon Steel

President Biden has blocked a deal between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel that could impact the relationship with the American ally and have global economic repercussions. CBS News' Nicole ...

CBS News - 4d

US Steel’s tortuous un-merger is a deal for the ages

Would-be acquirers prepare for era where big is no longer bad, but foreign still might be

Financial Times - 4d

Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria

The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.

CBS News - 4d

Biden rejects U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal

A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.

CBS News - 4d

EU foreign ministers visit Syria's notorious Sednaya prison

Yahoo News - 4d

Paul Barber: ‘I joined Brighton on a handshake deal … it’s about trust’

Brighton’s chief executive on his mission to help youngsters and why club are stronger after Chelsea’s raids. Paul Barber loves to recount the story of his first meeting with Brighton’s owner, Tony ...

The Guardian - 4d

Sara Sharif's killer father 'attacked in prison'

Urfan Sharif, who was convicted of murdering his daughter Sara, is said to have been assaulted in HMP Belmarsh on New Year's Day.

BBC News - 4d

The Papers: Sara Sharif's dad 'attacked in prison' and social care 'shake-up'

Friday's papers carry a variety of stories, including news the government is launching a commission to reform social care.

BBC News - 4d

Constellation Inks $1 Billion Nuclear Power Deal

Under the contracts, Constellation will deliver electricity to more than 13 federal agencies.

Inc. - 5d

Charlotte FC hopeful of striking deal for Newcastle’s Miguel Almirón

MLS club confirm interest in 30-year-old Paraguayan Almirón joined Magpies in £21m switch from Atlanta Charlotte FC are hopeful of striking a deal to take Newcastle’s Miguel Almirón back to ...

The Guardian - 5d

Merz pushes for EU free trade deal with Trump’s US

German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffs

Financial Times - 5d

Can Labour sell a softer prisons policy?

The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the public

Financial Times - 5d

Photo shows exhibit in Vietnamese war museum, not prison cell in Syria

Yahoo News - 5d

Swisscom Trims Profit Outlook on Early Closing of Vodafone Italia Deal

Swisscom lowered its core earnings guidance after the deal to merge its Italian subsidiary Fastweb and Vodafone’s operations closed on Dec. 31.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Let’s Try Something Different in How We Deal With Trump

I know many voters reject my party’s significant leftward shift. So do I. Democrats need to refocus on bipartisan solutions to America’s problems.

The New York Times - 6d

Sources: ASU's Dillingham lands lucrative new deal

Arizona State and Kenny Dillingham have agreed to a new five-year contract that will put him in the top tier of Big 12 coaching salaries and includes a "pathway" to extend out to 10 years, sources ...

ESPN - 6d

Nvidia invested $1bn in AI deals in 2024

Group emerges as crucial backer of start-ups seeking to gain from the tech revolution its chips are powering

Financial Times - 6d

Pakistan, India conduct annual exchange of lists of nuclear assets

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said it has exchanged lists of nuclear facilities with India as part of a bilateral pact that bars them from attacking each other’s nuclear facilities

ABC News - 6d

Pakistan and India conduct annual exchange of lists of nuclear assets under bilateral pact

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said it has exchanged lists of nuclear facilities with India as part of a bilateral pact that bars them from attacking each other’s nuclear facilities

ABC News - 6d

Ukraine halts pipeline carrying Russian natural gas to Europe, as deal expires

"We stopped the transit of Russian gas, this is a historic event," Herman Galushchenko, Ukraine's energy minister, said in a statement.

ABC News - 6d

Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop 'reunification'

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.

NBC News - 6d