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Pentagon ‘actively working’ to retrieve F-35 fighter jet parts diverted to Hong Kong and seized by Chinese government

The Pentagon is working to retrieve unserviceable F-35 components that were diverted to Hong Kong and seized by the Chinese government in May, according to reports. The incident, which surfaced just before Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, raised concerns about potential Chinese access to classified stealth technology. Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticized the timing, calling China a competitor and adversary.

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Ben Rice joins joins exclusive Yankees 40-homer club with huge night

Ben Rice hit his 40th and 41st home runs of the season in the Yankees' 9-2 win over the Rays, becoming the third Yankee to reach 40 homers within his first three MLB seasons. The article covers the milestone, teammate and manager reactions, and brief injury updates.

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Fears of return to war grow in Ethiopia's Tigray region

Fears are rising of renewed war in Ethiopia's Tigray region as federal and Tigrayan forces accuse each other of offensives following airport seizures and clashes beyond Tigray. The article traces the escalation since the 2022 peace deal, recent drone strikes, regional risks, and international calls for de-escalation.

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DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Preventing professional scroungers from spending their benefits on booze and cigarettes - why Kemi's welfare plans put Labour to shame...

A Daily Mail editorial praises Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's welfare reform proposals to cut benefits for fit-to-work claimants and restrict spending via 'Back to Work' cards, framing them as fair to hard-working taxpayers. It contrasts these with Labour and Andy Burnham, whom it accuses of rewarding the 'work-shy' and threatening free speech.

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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his $500M contract was for past performance – not future results

Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said his 14-year, $500 million extension was compensation for past performance rather than future results, drawing criticism from Toronto fans amid a disappointing 2026 season in which the team was eliminated from playoff contention. Guerrero later clarified that he feels badly about his down year and remains committed to working hard.

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China expanding nuclear arsenal at alarming rate, analysis shows — despite Xi’s calls to de-escalate

A new analysis of satellite imagery reports that China has expanded or built at least seven nuclear test and construction facilities despite Xi Jinping's stated support for non-proliferation and a no-first-use policy, with its arsenal more than doubling since 2012. The article contrasts China's buildup with US and Russian stockpiles and notes it coincides with Xi's Washington visit.

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