- Japan enshrines in law male-only succession for its shrinking imperial family PBS
- Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains BBC
- Japan revises law on royals, keeps blocking women from throne NPR
- Japan Maintains Male-Only Imperial Tradition With Succession Law Bloomberg.com
- U.N. hails women’s rights in response to Japan’s revision of Imperial House Law The Japan Times
Iraq signs deals with Western oil firms, including to revive Syria pipeline
Deal with Chevron aims to rebuild a crude oil pipeline that runs from Iraq's oil-rich Kirkuk to Syria's Baniyas.
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol – then North Koreans discovered K-pop – BBC
- Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop BBC
- North Koreans Praise South Media, Desire Unification 조선일보
- Watching K-Pop Can Get You Killed in North Korea — and It’s About to Get Worse Substack
- Kim Jong Un was supposed to be North Koreans' only idol - then they found K-pop The Business Standard
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol – then North Koreans discovered K-pop
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
US launches seventh straight night of strikes on Iran
The US military says it's degrading Iran's military but has been accused by Tehran of targeting civilian infrastructure.
Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain in World Cup final: Merino
Spanish midfielder says he has 'huge confidence' in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute.
Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a major
Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under.
Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a major
Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under.
Star speedcubers square off at European championship
More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.
A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported – AP News
- A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported AP News
- Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador CNN
- Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast BBC
- Powerful earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, triggering temporary tsunami alert CBS News
- Map: 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Mexico's Coast The New York Times
ICE agent behind fatal shooting in Maine reportedly had troubled history
Relatives of David Brouillette, the agent who shot and killed a man in Maine, said he had record of violent behaviour.
ICE agent behind fatal shooting in Maine reportedly had troubled history
Relatives of David Brouillette, the agent who shot and killed a man in Maine, said he had record of violent behaviour.
Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja
Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja
Landslide in China’s Chongqing county of Pengshui kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing – AP News
- Landslide in China's Chongqing county of Pengshui kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing AP News
- Landslide kills eight in southwest China's Chongqing, 34 still missing Reuters
- Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8 NBC News
- Residents flee devastating landslide News.com.au
- China Landslide Bluefield Daily Telegraph
World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings, FIFA says
Players' rings will be limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered pieces, with the rest available for public sale.
World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings, FIFA says
Players' rings will be limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered pieces, with the rest available for public sale.
Houthi supporters rally in Sanaa against ‘Saudi-led blockade’
Thousands of Houthi supporters rallied in Sanaa against what they described as the Saudi-led blockade against Yemen.
Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings
The seizure of the Asana is the latest in a rapidly growing wave of piracy sweeping the Gulf of Aden.