Former soldier Daniel Khalife is accused of escaping from prison by tying himself to a food delivery lorry and creating a bomb hoax to delay his capture. He admitted making a fake bomb found in his room but denied wanting it to be believed as real, citing inspiration from a character in the show Homeland. Khalife devised an elaborate double-agent plot after watching the Netflix spy thriller, admitting embarrassment about the scheme in hindsight.
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A-Leagues seek to stop ‘player-spend arms race’ with strict $3m salary cap
The A-League Men will implement a hard salary cap of $3 million for player wages starting in the 2026/27 season to combat unsustainable spending by clubs, while allowing one marquee player outside this cap. APL chair Stephen Conroy emphasized the need for financial stability, as many clubs, including Melbourne Victory, face significant losses. The new cap replaces the current $2.55 million soft cap, and further reforms will adjust spending based on revenue from the 2027/28...
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