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Shota Iimura, the Lotte Giants' new Japanese pitcher, is having fun in the KBO despite a rough start. The 28-year-old signed as the team's Asian quota player and has impressed manager Kim Tae-hyoung with his energy and potential.
The US and European powers have failed to agree on a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Washington backing an Italian diplomat who some say has little knowledge of the country. Russia has criticized the maneuvering, warning that bypassing the UN Security Council undermines the Dayton Agreement.
Keir Starmer's final defence investment plan, announced before he steps down, commits £298bn over four years but leaves his successor Andy Burnham to find an extra £4.7bn. The plan, funded by cuts to transport and energy projects, has drawn criticism from MPs and opposition parties.
England meet DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, with Opta's supercomputer giving the Three Lions a 73.9% chance of winning in 90 minutes. The match follows England's 4-2 win over Croatia and DR Congo's 1-1 draw with Portugal. Other knockout ties include Argentina vs Cape Verde and Belgium vs Senegal.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a £15bn defence investment plan aimed at modernising Britain’s armed forces, but analysts warn of job losses from cuts elsewhere and question whether spending will meet Nato targets by 2030.
Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a £298 billion defence spending plan over four years, including £15 billion in additional funding. The plan prioritises drone warfare and autonomous systems, with over £5 billion allocated for drone transformation and significant investment in the Global Combat Air Programme.
France, unbeaten in the group stage, meet Sweden in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Coach Didier Deschamps warns of Sweden's threat while confirming France will keep their attacking approach. Sweden, who scraped through as a third-placed side, need a 'performance of a lifetime' according to their coach Graham Potter.
Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru's tight presidential election, defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez by a margin of less than 50,000 votes. Sanchez has conceded but also alleged electoral irregularities, and his party has appealed to international bodies. The victory marks the return of the Fujimori family name to power and signals a rightward shift in Latin American politics.
Morocco reached the World Cup round of 16 after a dramatic penalty shootout win over the Netherlands, with Ismael Saibari scoring the decisive spot-kick. Paraguay also pulled off a major upset by eliminating Germany on penalties, while Brazil advanced with a 2-1 win over Japan.
Paraguay defeated four-time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties in the World Cup round of 32, after a 1-1 draw. The result eliminated Germany, which had never lost a World Cup penalty shootout before, and triggered a national holiday in Paraguay.
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka both overcame recent French Open disappointments to win their first-round matches at Wimbledon, while several seeded players, including Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev, were eliminated. Naomi Osaka's Kill Bill-inspired outfit also drew attention on a day when no British players advanced.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute as Brazil edged Japan 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32. Casemiro had equalised after Japan's Kaishu Sano opened the scoring, and Brazil now face the Ivory Coast or Norway in the last 16.
Russia's fish and seafood exports to Japan fell 8% in volume to 43,000 tons in January-May 2026, according to the Fish Union. Meanwhile, exports to China rose 16% in volume to 672,000 tons, and imports from Turkey declined 7%.
India dispatched a delegation led by Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita to Tehran for the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The choice has drawn criticism from a former Indian ambassador, while President Pezeshkian has invited PM Modi to the burial ceremonies.
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 in Houston, with goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli. Japan's Kaishu Sano had opened the scoring. Brazil will face either Norway or Côte d'Ivoire in the last 16.
As Europe swelters under a record-breaking heatwave, the European Union has declined to take a stance on air conditioning, saying it is not for the bloc to micromanage how people cool their homes. The debate has become highly political in France, where far-right leader Marine Le Pen calls for a mass subsidised roll-out, while hard-left rival Jean-Luc Mélenchon labels it a false solution.
Both sides arrive in form. Al Jazeera and France 24 preview the match, with coaches Koeman and Ouahbi offering their takes on the tie.
Ship tracking data shows a sharp fall in commercial transits through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced it was closing the waterway again, with reports of vessels slowing or halting. The US Central Command disputes closures and says it has helped over 800 vessels transit since early May.
China's Ministry of Commerce has imposed export controls on 40 Japanese entities, citing national security and non-proliferation concerns and describing Japan's actions as 'new militarism.' The move follows heightened tensions over Taiwan and Japan's military buildup. Japan's chief cabinet secretary urged Beijing to revoke the measures, calling them 'unacceptable.'
China's People's Liberation Army dispatched vessels and aircraft to the South China Sea after a joint US-Philippine maritime exercise near Scarborough Shoal. A rare naval stand-off between Chinese and Philippine forces occurred as Manila wrapped up a large multinational drill.