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Perth Scorchers would jump at the chance to bring Big Bash champion and fan favourite Laurie Evans back to the club if he slides in Thursday’s international player draft. 

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a US$1.2 billion bid to host a Formula 1 street race in its capital Bangkok in 2028, government officials said on Tuesday (Jun 17). If successful, the Thai capital would win a contract to host a race each year from 2028 to 2032, government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub told a news conference. “In the next 2-3 years, Thailand will have world-class competition, which we never thought would actually happen in Thailand,” Jirayu said. Tourism Minister Sorawong Thienthong told reporters the bid is worth about 40 billion baht (US$1.23 billion). In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra…

The June 14 shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses has inflamed fears of political violence in the United States. The fatal shooting, which has been dubbed as politically motivated, has fuelled online speculation about the gunman’s political beliefs. Vance Boelter was arrested on June 15 in connection with fatally shooting Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and injuring state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Boelter faces state and federal charges, including second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder and stalking. As Minnesota and federal law enforcement officers launched their two-day search for Boelter, Senator Mike Lee, without evidence,…

President Trump says he wants “a real end” to Iran’s nuclear problem, with Tehran abandoning it “entirely,” and not just a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.Speaking on Air Force One after cutting short his time at the G7 summit in the Canadian Rockies, Mr. Trump told reporters, including CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs that, “I didn’t say I was looking for a ceasefire.”Earlier, the president said on his Truth Social platform that, “Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on…

Check out the companies making headlines before the opening bell on Wall Street: U.S. Steel — U.S. Steel shares jumped 5% after President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday approving its merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel. The companies also signed a national security agreement that includes a golden share for the U.S government. Although U.S. Steel did not specify what powers the government would wield with its share, Trump said on Thursday that the golden share gives the U.S. president ” total control .” Roku — The streaming platform jumped 8.5% after announcing an exclusive partnership with Amazon that…

“SPEAK” documentary shows teens transforming trauma into advocacy through speech and debate – CBS News Watch CBS News In this week’s “Beg-Knows America,” CBS News contributor David Begnaud revisits the life-changing world of high school speech and debate, an activity that shaped his own path. He meets the inspiring young voices featured in the new documentary “SPEAK,” tackling grief, identity, and advocacy with extraordinary courage. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Illustration of the SK Hynix company logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesShares in South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix extended gains to hit a more than 2-decade high on Tuesday, following reports over the weekend that SK Group plans to build the country’s largest AI data center.SK Hynix shares, which have surged almost 50% so far this year on the back of an AI boom, were up nearly 3%, following gains on Monday. The company’s parent, SK Group, plans to build the AI data center in partnership with Amazon Web Services in Ulsan, according to…

An 11-storey shoreline development in South Perth has been approved by the Metro Inner Development assessment panel.The $95 million development on the corner of Harper Terrace and South Perth Esplanade will home 71 multiple dwellings comprising 16 two-bedroom, 49 three-bedroom and six four-bedroom apartments.The MIDAP panel voted unanimously on Tuesday morning in support of the plans, despite some concerns from soon-to-be neighbours at the Aurelia apartments on Harper Terrace.Deputy presiding member Francesca Lefante said the development was “exceptional” and was fond of the design.As well as the apartments, the plans also show three commercial tenancies — a cafe/restaurant and two…

JAKARTA: A plane carrying hundreds of haj pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia was diverted in Indonesia on Tuesday (Jun 17) after an email bomb threat was sent to authorities, Indonesia’s aviation body said. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it received a report from Indonesia’s airport operator “regarding a bomb threat sent by an unidentified person via electronic mail”. The email at 7.30am (8.30am, Singapore time) contained a threat to “blow up” Saudia Airlines flight SV 5276, which was flying from the Saudi city of Jeddah to the Indonesian capital Jakarta, it said in a statement. After 10am, the…

Once a ballistic missile is fired into the air, a defender has only minutes to identify its precise trajectory and try to shoot it down. The target, an enemy warhead, is inside an object about the size of a car that typically flies through the edge of space at many times the speed of sound. Since Friday, Iran has been firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at targets across Israel, a reprisal for a devastating surprise attack the Israeli government launched against Iranian nuclear and military sites.The world’s most advanced missile defense systems, deployed by Israel and the United States,…