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Philippines deports 9 Japanese fraud suspects
Nine Japanese nationals wanted for voice phishing and telecom fraud were deported by Philippine immigration authorities. The suspects allegedly scammed 1.5 billion yen from over 1,500 compatriots since 2018.
Sports world mourns sudden death of Kobe Bryant
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine victims in a devastating helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The sports world mourned his sudden loss, with basketball teams honoring his memory through moments of silence and symbolic 24-second tributes.
Russia’s Olympic ban referred to sport’s arbitration court
Russia's Olympic ban faces legal challenge at CAS after WADA's referral. The four-year restriction prevents Russian athletes from competing unless proven "neutral" and not involved in doping cover-ups. UNESCO defines doping as using prohibited substances to enhance sporting performance.
SHARP FACTS ABOUT SCISSORS
Scissors are one of the most versatile tools invented around 1500 BC in Egypt. Used in households, offices, schools, and more, these pivoted metal blades have evolved into 16 different types worldwide.
