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🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Marcus Rashford's agent meeting as Man Utd star 'close to agreeing huge sacrifice'

Marcus Rashford is close to finalizing a permanent transfer to Barcelona, with the club agreeing to pay his £26 million buyout clause while he negotiates personal terms.

Feb 25 • 18:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Strike in Argentine Football: When Matchday 9 Will Be Rescheduled by AFA, with a Classic in Between

Argentine football is facing a strike due to scheduling conflicts, leading to the rescheduling of Matchday 9 of the Apertura Tournament amid legal issues involving AFA officials.

Feb 25 • 14:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Is it correct to give the user complete authority to extend employment?" Application for unconstitutional judgment on the re-employment clause of the Employment Permit System

A Bangladeshi worker is challenging the constitutionality of South Korea's Employment Permit System after being denied a visa extension despite the employer's initial approval.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Rasmus Hojlund's £74m Napoli clause, transfer obligation and Man Utd message

Rasmus Hojlund is expected to complete a permanent transfer from Manchester United to Napoli following a successful loan spell in Italy.

Feb 25 • 08:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Kuk: 'The Clause on Intentional Misapplication of Laws in Distortion of Law Should be Amended'

Cho Kuk, leader of the Justice Party, expressed concerns about a clause in the proposed amendment regarding the distortion of law and suggested it should be amended or deleted before being presented to the National Assembly.

Feb 25 • 01:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Viktor Gyokeres set to trigger Arsenal contract clause after Tottenham brace

Viktor Gyokeres is on the verge of triggering a contract clause that would require Arsenal to pay Sporting Lisbon a bonus after scoring twice in the North London derby against Tottenham.

Feb 24 • 12:09 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Committee amends Liberal clause in budget bill that critics say ‘dynamites the rule of law’

The Canadian finance committee has passed Conservative amendments to a budget bill, addressing concerns about a clause that allows cabinet ministers to exempt entities from federal laws for up to three years.

Feb 23 • 22:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Kalev/Cramo must find a new center for the decisive phase of the season

Kalev/Cramo basketball team has announced the departure of center Tommy Rutherford, who has activated his buyout clause and will continue his season with another club.

Feb 23 • 21:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Luis Diaz's bizarre contract clause that could cost former Liverpool star huge sums

Luis Diaz's contract with Bayern Munich includes a language clause that could lead to financial penalties due to his slow progress in learning German.

Feb 23 • 13:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Judicial Reform Trio' Reads Passing Threshold... 'Crime of Distorting Law Needs Further Deliberation'

The passage of the 'Judicial Reform Trio' in South Korea, driven by the Democratic Party, faces concerns regarding the hastiness of its approval without sufficient social consensus, particularly around the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' clause.

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd news: Scott McTominay's transfer clause details as star set for Old Trafford return

Manchester United is preparing for a busy summer transfer window, with Scott McTominay's return being a highlight as they seek to qualify for the Champions League.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fall of El Mencho gives a boost to Mexico's security strategy

The death of the notorious drug lord El Mencho marks a significant success for Mexico's government in its fight against drug trafficking.

Feb 23 • 00:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Scott McTominay's contract 'priority', shock Napoli wages and Man Utd clause

Scott McTominay, after a stellar start at Napoli, is due for contract negotiations as the club looks to increase his wages due to his impressive performances.

Feb 22 • 07:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Should the Territorial Clause of the Constitution Never Be Altered? [Column by Jeong Wook-sik]

The article discusses the South Korean constitutional territorial clause and the implications of potential changes to it in the context of traditional understandings of sovereignty and territory.

Feb 22 • 01:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Harry Kane transfer 'contact made' after Bayern Munich release clause twist

Barcelona presidential candidate Xavier Vilajoana claims he has reached out regarding a potential transfer of Harry Kane.

Feb 20 • 14:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Golden Pensions; a Time Bomb

The proposal to set a cap of 70,000 pesos on 'golden pensions' has sparked a significant debate in Mexico regarding public sector retirement rights.

Feb 20 • 09:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Independiente has added its third reinforcement: who is the winger coming from Chilean football?

Independiente has signed winger Maximiliano Gutiérrez from Huachipato, coming on a one-year loan with a mandatory purchase clause.

Feb 18 • 21:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister Jaramillo: Agreement with the U.S. has a clause to continue discussing the incorporation of more products in the future

Ecuador's Minister Jaramillo announced that a new trade agreement with the U.S. includes a clause for future discussions on incorporating additional products, including shrimp.

Feb 18 • 15:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd make Jadon Sancho transfer decision with exiled star facing uncertain future

Manchester United is reportedly ready to part ways with Jadon Sancho at the end of the season, opting not to activate a contract clause that could have facilitated a transfer fee.

Feb 18 • 12:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Summary of the Judgment: The Disqualification Clause of the Security Services Act is 'Unconstitutional' as Decided by the Supreme Court Grand Bench

Japan's Supreme Court ruled that the disqualification clause in the Security Services Act, which barred individuals under the adult guardianship system from working in security, is unconstitutional.

Feb 18 • 12:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why the 'disqualifying clauses' that violate the constitution were created: Increasing voices stating 'blanket restrictions are discrimination'

The Supreme Court of Japan ruled that a disqualifying clause in the security industry law, which barred individuals under guardianship from employment, is unconstitutional, highlighting growing concerns over discriminatory practices.

Feb 18 • 08:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Security Guard Dismissed for Using Adult Guardianship; Ineligibility Clause Ruled 'Unconstitutional' by Supreme Court Grand Bench

Japan's Supreme Court has ruled that a clause in the security industry law, banning individuals using the adult guardianship system from working as security guards, is unconstitutional.

Feb 18 • 06:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Trump shook Europe – A dusty agreement was dug out of the archives

The uncertainty brought by former President Donald Trump regarding U.S. foreign policy has revived discussions on the European Union's mutual defense clause during the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 18 • 05:02 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Can the disqualification clause in adult guardianship lead to job loss be unconstitutional? Supreme Court ruling today, explained

The Supreme Court of Japan is set to rule on the constitutionality of a clause that disqualifies individuals utilizing the adult guardianship system from employment in the security industry, amidst a lawsuit initiated by a former security guard in Gifu Prefecture.

Feb 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral bill: Other side of Clause 60(3)

The article discusses public concerns regarding the retention of Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022, by the Nigerian Senate amidst preparations for the upcoming 2027 general election.

Feb 17 • 02:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

The clause in Mourinho's contract that changes everything

A special clause in José Mourinho's contract with Benfica allows him to leave the club without compensation just days after the season ends.

Feb 16 • 15:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Supreme Court's Judgment on Fired Security Guard's Appeal Regarding Adult Guardianship System

A former security guard who lost his job due to an adult guardianship law is awaiting a judgment from Japan's Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a disqualification clause that prohibits those under guardianship from working in the security industry.

Feb 14 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Barcelona chief confirms Marcus Rashford's contract details with penalty clause clarified

Barcelona confirms that there are no financial penalties if they decide against making Marcus Rashford's loan permanent.

Feb 13 • 18:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum says that FGR is conducting a thorough investigation into the disappearance of miners; extortion is not ruled out

Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Federal Attorney General's Office is conducting an in-depth investigation into the disappearance of ten miners in Sinaloa, particularly focusing on claims of mistaken identity and possible extortion.

Feb 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Kutarba: SAFE - What Is Jarosław Kaczyński Afraid Of?

The article discusses Jarosław Kaczyński's concerns about the conditionality clause from the EU, which he believes would limit the ability of a potential future PiS government to implement critical reforms.

Feb 13 • 14:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela postpones the vote on the amnesty law due to objections to a key article and delays the release of political prisoners

Venezuela has delayed the voting on an amnesty law intended to free political prisoners due to objections surrounding a key clause requiring appearance before the courts.

Feb 12 • 21:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Netflix Boycott: Voice Actors Continue to Fight Against AI Exploitation

Around 800 voice actors are boycotting Netflix over a controversial AI clause in its contracts.

Feb 12 • 17:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Heartbreaking Dawson's Creek clause that left James Van Der Beek penniless

James Van Der Beek, star of Dawson's Creek, passed away after battling cancer, leaving his family in need of financial support due to a poor contract that provided him no earnings from reruns.

Feb 12 • 15:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Senate's 'Escape Clause' On E-Transmission Threatens Credible 2027 Election - PDP

The PDP warns that the Senate's new 'escape clause' allowing for manual transmission of election results could compromise the integrity of the upcoming 2027 elections in Nigeria.

Feb 11 • 14:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP slams Senate’s manual result clause as ‘backdoor move’

The Peoples Democratic Party criticizes a Senate clause allowing manual result transmission as a detrimental step for Nigeria's electoral integrity.

Feb 10 • 20:22 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

PST Starts Investigations After Epstein Revelations: - Could Be Considered Under Espionage Clause

The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) has announced that it will begin investigations related to the recent Epstein revelations, which may involve implications of espionage.

Feb 10 • 15:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Tension as Senate Revisits Clause 60 Amid Protests

The Nigerian Senate faced disruptions as lawmakers revisited a controversial clause regarding the electronic transmission of election results.

Feb 10 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mercosur: Additional security guarantees for sensitive products - 'token clause', react MEPs

The European Parliament has approved additional safeguards for preventing damage to the agricultural sector in Europe due to free trade with Mercosur countries, but dissenters argue it does not adequately protect farmers.

Feb 10 • 13:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Federal judge blocks California law forcing ICE agents to remove masks during operations

A federal judge in Los Angeles has blocked a California law that required ICE agents to unmask during operations, citing a violation of the Supremacy Clause.

Feb 9 • 22:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

PAN proposes to dissolve T-MEC if there are links to organized crime

The PAN parliamentary group in Mexico is urging for a 'democratic clause' in the T-MEC that would allow for its dissolution if links with organized crime are confirmed in the government.

Feb 9 • 10:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Humanitarian aid from Mexico to Cuba: Ships of the Navy depart with 814 tons of supplies (Photos)

Two ships from the Mexican Navy set sail carrying 814 tons of humanitarian supplies to assist the people of Cuba.

Feb 8 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Santander will charge $489 million if Webster Bank breaks the purchase agreement

Santander has a clause in its acquisition deal with Webster Bank that allows it to claim $489 million if Webster opts for another offer.

Feb 8 • 16:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

San Francisco sued over reparations fund alleging unlawful use of taxpayer money

San Francisco is facing a lawsuit challenging its reparations fund, claiming it unlawfully uses taxpayer money in violation of the Equal Protection Clause.

Feb 7 • 15:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Clause on AI 'Training': Voice Actors Boycott Netflix

Numerous German voice actors have been boycotting Netflix since January 2026 in protest against contract clauses allowing the use of their voices for AI training, which has caused significant controversy in the industry.

Feb 6 • 18:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The opposition wants to summon Quirno to Congress and warns about a clause in the trade agreement with the U.S.

Opposition lawmakers from Provincias Unidas and the Civic Coalition are demanding Quirno's presence in Congress to explain the economic impacts of the trade agreement with the U.S., citing a lack of reciprocity between the signing parties.

Feb 6 • 17:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Because of the chaos in dating, Gen Z introduces a new rule. What is the 'sunset clause'?

Gen Z is tackling the confusion in modern relationships with a new 'sunset clause' rule to define and clarify their dating dynamics.

Feb 6 • 12:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Due to the chaos that arose in dating, young people implemented a new rule - the "sunset clause"

In response to the confusion in modern dating, young people have introduced a 'sunset clause' to clarify relationship definitions and expectations.

Feb 6 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government requests TSE anti-cut clause for Marçal and veto on negative propaganda by influencers

The Lula government has recommended that the TSE adopt a clause to prevent video cuts like those used by influencer Pablo Marçal in the upcoming 2024 elections and hold social media platforms and AI companies accountable for deepfakes, additionally requesting a ban on chatbots advising users on voting.

Feb 5 • 17:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Europcar... If you rent a car, this discreet clause could inflate your bill

A hidden clause in car rental contracts can unexpectedly increase the final cost significantly beyond the stated deductible.

Feb 5 • 11:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Does FIFA have the right to withdraw hosting the 2026 World Cup?

Reports suggest that FIFA may legally be able to withdraw the hosting rights of the United States for the 2026 World Cup due to a little-known contractual clause, amid rising political concerns.

Feb 5 • 10:44 UTC

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