Gold Coast Titans have signed 21-year-old Keano Kini to a four-year contract extension, securing him until the end of the 2030 season, demonstrating confidence in him despite his ongoing neck injury. Kini, who had a standout 2024 season winning the Paul Broughton Medal and representing New Zealand, is now the Titans’ equal-longest contracted player. Titans coach Des Hasler praised Kini’s impact on games and highlighted his professionalism and family values, as he and his partner recently welcomed their first child.
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Belarus opposition leader, 13 others freed from jail
Belarus has released 14 political prisoners, including opposition leader Syarhei Tsikhanouski, following a visit by US envoy Keith Kellogg. Tsikhanouski, sentenced to 18 years in 2021, is now in Vilnius with his wife, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who continues to advocate for the release of an additional 1,150 prisoners amid ongoing tensions related to the 2020 presidential election. Need More Context? 🔎
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