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Belgium News

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Economy & Trade

In Belgium, Romelu Lukaku scored a second-half equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw for the national team against Egypt. Separately, a wildfire in the De Teut nature reserve has been controlled, and police in Genk seized vehicles after street racing incidents. A GRU operative was sentenced to prison in Brussels, while FCSB sold midfielder Darius Olaru to a Belgian club.

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Ozama River Bridge

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Conflict & Security

The Dominican Republic plans to award this week a contract for a bascule bridge over the Ozama River. Public Works Minister Eduardo Estrella announces the move as the government advances the new crossing.

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Estonia Elects Madise

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Elections & Politics

Estonia’s parliament elects lawyer and longtime ombudsman Ülle Madise president with 71 of 78 votes. Madise becomes Estonia’s second woman president, replacing Alar Karis.

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Estonia appoints new president

Ülle Madise, Estonia’s longtime human rights ombudsman, has been chosen as the country’s next president by parliament. She stood without an opposing candidate in the vote. As lawmakers cast their ball…

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Elections & Politics

Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt election debate gives CDU candidate Sven Schulze a strong showing while AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund struggles. Siegmund calls for tougher deportation policies and says he would restructure the state’s domestic intelligence agency.

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Hormuz Tanker Attack

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Conflict & Security

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain condemn Iran over an attack on the Saudi-flagged Sidr tanker near the Strait of Hormuz that killed two Filipino crew members. Donald Trump separately suggests renaming the waterway the “Trump Strait,” while Saudi shipping company Bahri confirms the tanker was involved in an incident.

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Sports

Olimpia and Guaraní meet in Paraguay’s Clausura tournament, with coaches Pablo “Vitamina” and Francisco Arce naming their squads for the match. Olimpia captain Richard Ortiz says his team’s earlier draw with Guaraní felt like a defeat because it surrendered the first half and wanted to win.

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MEOVV Anna Visits Tokyo

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Culture & Society

South Korean group MEOVV member Anna Miyauo departs Seoul for Tokyo to attend a fashion brand event. Korean coverage focuses on her striking airport appearance, including her poses and radiant smile.

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Crime & Justice

Australia and Fiji have signed the "Ocean of Peace Alliance," a mutual defense treaty. This pact commits both nations to provide aid if either is attacked. The agreement emphasizes the need for Pacific nations to unite and strengthen security cooperation.

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Conflict & Security

The USS Abraham Lincoln and about 5,000 U.S. sailors and Marines arrive at Thailand’s Laem Chabang port after months at sea and combat operations in West Asia. U.S. accounts emphasize rest after a lengthy deployment, while reports in the Czech Republic highlight crew complaints about broken toilets and water shortages.

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Energy & Infrastructure

Investigators in Germany suspect sabotage after disruptions at power facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia and Brandenburg, while police in Potsdam investigate an attempted attack as terrorism. Polish officials and analysts describe incidents in Poland and Germany as part of a more aggressive Russian hybrid campaign, while Donald Tusk calls a fire at a Polish drone factory deliberate arson.

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Sports

Greece collects gold, silver and bronze medals in gymnastics, sailing, athletics and sprinting at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto. Italy leads the overall medal count with a record-breaking provisional total of 223, while France also features in the mixed relay results.

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Economy & Trade

Omani football fans travel for the World Cup while the national women's cricket team lost to Indonesia. Separately, a fire on a tanker near Oman's coast left two missing, and an oil tanker was hit by a missile, killing one and leaving two missing.

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Kang Baek-Ho Ties Game

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Sports

South Korea’s Kang Baek-ho hits a game-tying three-run homer for the Hanwha Eagles against his former club, the KT Wiz, in Suwon. The fifth-inning blast starts Hanwha’s comeback after the team trails 4-0.

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Gospić Waste Protest

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Culture & Society

Residents and civic groups in Gospić accuse Prime Minister Andrej Plenković of ignoring requests over illegally dumped hazardous waste, prompting a nationwide protest in Zagreb. Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević says the state must handle the cleanup, while a local official declines to attend the protest and calls it a personal decision.

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Lee Kang-Chul Leads KT

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Sports

South Korea’s KT Wiz defeat the Hanwha Eagles 9-6 in Suwon for their second straight win. Manager Lee Kang-chul praises Kim Min-hyuk, encourages So Hyeong-jun, and reflects on the decision to replace Yoo Jun-gyu.

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Park Jeong-Hyun Home Run

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Sports

South Korea’s Hanwha Eagles remain in pursuit after Park Jeong-hyun hits a solo home run against KT Wiz pitcher Lee Sang-dong in the ninth inning. Park celebrates the hit with manager Kim Kyung-moon during the KBO League game.

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Crime & Justice

Asunción's municipality has launched a digital platform for managing green space sponsorships, while a new mayoral candidate courts votes from veterans of a past political upheaval. Traffic remains a challenge due to poorly planned roadworks.

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Vietnam News Briefs

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Sports

South Korean police arrested 14 in a Vietnam-based drug smuggling ring. In Vietnam, tens of thousands attended a public security sports festival opening. Flood survivors are rebuilding lives, and Vietnamese journalists visited a revolutionary newspaper birthplace in China. Vietnam also ranks high globally for IPv6 adoption.

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Na Sung-Beom Homer

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Sports

South Korea’s Na Sung-beom hits a solo home run in his first at-bat for the KIA Tigers against the NC Dinos. He drives the ball to right field in the second inning at Changwon.

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Nova Editors Retained

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Culture & Society

Adria News Network confirms that Dragoljub Petrović and Ranko Pivljanin will remain editors-in-chief of Danas and Nova. Serbia’s journalists’ association warns that Yettel’s removal of N1 and Nova from some packages threatens media pluralism and the public interest.

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Olimpia Guaraní Classic

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Sports

Olimpia and Guaraní meet at Defensores del Chaco in Asunción for Paraguay’s “oldest classic” during the 2026 Clausura. Coaches Francisco “Chiqui” Arce and Pablo “Vitamina” prepare their squads for the eighth-round match, with kickoff and broadcast details also drawing attention.

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Energy & Infrastructure

German authorities investigate suspected sabotage at power facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia and Brandenburg, including a substation near Cologne. The incidents prompt calls for stronger emergency backup systems as officials examine possible attacks against Germany’s constitutional order.

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Crime & Justice

A cheerleader was stabbed in Taipei during a photo shoot, while actress Alice Bai held a wedding banquet. Separately, Thai BL stars Fort and Peat will meet fans in Taipei, and a city councilor praised a DP candidate's grasp of municipal issues.

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Elections & Politics

Thuringia's coalition government faces instability as two BSW lawmakers withdraw support for Minister-President Mario Voigt, jeopardizing the ruling CDU-led coalition. This contradicts a prior BSW faction decision to remain with the CDU and SPD. Meanwhile, Thuringia's Interior Minister proposes blocking the AfD from intelligence data in Saxony-Anhalt if they win regional elections.

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