- Máxima stuns in red for an engagement with Japan’s Emperor, reviving an antique pearl and diamond brooch HOLA
- Japanese Emperor, Empress Attend Royal Banquet in Amsterdam, Wish for Further Development of Bilateral Relations The Japan News
- Emperor and empress watch World Cup match with Dutch royals The Japan Times
- Emperor seeks World War II reconciliation on Dutch visit 朝日新聞
- Netherlands Japan Royals Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Five-time champions face Haiti in Philadelphia and need a win after a disappointing draw in their tournament opener.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.
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Asia’s richest man Ambani announces what could be India’s biggest share sale
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Israel is blowing up buildings in Lebanon - and chances of a lasting deal to secure peace in the region.
Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite US-Iran deal
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‘We should send you to Moscow’: Belgian PM has a diplomatic mission for Costa – politico.eu
- ‘We should send you to Moscow’: Belgian PM has a diplomatic mission for Costa politico.eu
- EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia Reuters
- Macron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talks politico.eu
- EU’s Costa Justifies Putin Back Channel as Useful Groundwork Bloomberg.com
- Von der Leyen backed EU mandate for talks with Russia Euronews.com
Putin’s ‘War Trap’ And The Potential Price Of Peace – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Putin's 'War Trap' And The Potential Price Of Peace Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Why some Russians are breaking with Putin as Ukraine war drags on - Compass Points PBS
- Russia is losing the war in Ukraine, and Putin is desperate. But that’s when he’s at his most dangerous | Simon Tisdall The Guardian
- War-weary Russia is falling apart The Hill
- Over 60% of Russians are weary of war against Ukraine Українська правда
Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus
Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.
Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app
The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance exams.
The UK’s New Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Cause More Harm Than It Prevents – Electronic Frontier Foundation
- The UK’s New Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Cause More Harm Than It Prevents Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Europe looks at banning social media for teens, and girls are most impacted Euronews.com
- Britain Announces Social Media Ban for Children The New York Times
- The UK’s social media ban for under-16s has just empowered big tech | Taylor Lorenz The Guardian
- Britain Just Issued Another Shocking Ban for People Under 16. This One Is Going to Be a Fight. Slate Magazine
Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s World Cup captain, to stand trial on rape charge
A French appeals court confirmed that Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which he denies.
Watch FIFA World Cup: Spain outclass Argentina to become world champions
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‘King of the North’ Set to Challenge UK PM After Big Win – Newser
- 'King of the North' Set to Challenge UK PM After Big Win Newser
- Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister The New York Times
- Britain’s Next Leader Has Emerged The Atlantic
- Makerfield: Nigel Farage Has Had Another Terrible Night Bloomberg
- PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit BBC
Russian drones hit two foreign-flagged civilian ships in the Black Sea, Ukraine says – Euronews.com
- Russian drones hit two foreign-flagged civilian ships in the Black Sea, Ukraine says Euronews.com
- Russia attacks merchant ships in Black Sea, killing crew member Yahoo
- 11 killed, 63 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine over past day as drones target foreign ships in Odesa Oblast The Kyiv Independent
- Russian Drones Hit Ships Flying Panama and Saint Kitts and Nevis Flags Мілітарний
- 1 killed, 2 injured after Panama-flagged vessel hit in drone attack in Black Sea Xinhua
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USA face Australia as Brazil seek their first win, while Canada awaits injury news on Ismael Kone and Mexico celebrate.
US export ban on Anthropic’s AI models further strains alliances
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World Cup: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the French teenager playing for Morocco?
A promising midfielder marked for the French team, Bouaddi is a breakout sensation on his World Cup debut with Morocco.