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Ange Postecoglou fulfills his promise as Tottenham Hotspur wins UEFA Europa League, ending a 17-year trophy drought under the Australian coach's leadership.

North Korea's new torpedo boat destroyer launch ends in disaster as the vessel slides off the ramp, causing severe damage, witnessed by leader Kim Jong-un.

Heavy rainfall triggers severe flooding in New South Wales, Australia, leaving at least one person dead and forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate.

A meeting between the South African and US presidents in the Oval Office escalates into a clash over farm murders in South Africa, with Trump showing graphic images to support his claims.

ESPN analyzes potential transfers before the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States, including Ronaldo's speculated move and key players linked to top clubs.

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, condemns Trump's chip export controls, stating they boost Chinese innovation. The export restrictions have led to Chinese tech giants developing their AI hardware, challenging Nvidia's market share in China.

President Trump's plan to build a 'Golden Dome' space shield raises fears of a costly arms race as potential future wars in space loom. Read more on telegraaf.nl.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to meet with US President Donald Trump amidst strained relations following the arrival of Afrikaner 'refugees'. Trade, land issues, and geopolitical tensions on the agenda.

China introduces Jiu Tian, a high-tech drone mothership with the ability to deploy a swarm of drones simultaneously, enhancing military capabilities and outpacing American counterparts.

A suspected case of Ebola has surfaced in the Czech Republic, with an American man isolated in a hospital after seeking medical help in Tabor.

Analysis of Trump's foreign policy shows a mix of peace efforts, military shows of strength, and dismantling of soft power tools like USAID, potentially allowing China's CIDCA to rise.

Moody's has lowered the US economy's top-notch AAA credit rating for the third time, impacting borrowing costs. President Trump expresses frustration over the downgrade.

Chinese-manufactured solar panels in the US found with hidden 'kill switches' capable of remotely sabotaging energy networks, raising alarms in Europe. Experts uncover undisclosed communication equipment, potentially enabling network disruption and infrastructure damage.

Chelsea, the Women's Super League champions, are eyeing a summer move for 17-year-old United States midfielder Lily Yohannes from Ajax. Yohannes has drawn interest after choosing to represent the USWNT.

European NATO ministers debate a new defense spending norm in Antalya, with disagreements on increasing spending to 5% of GDP by 2032. The deadline for the agreement is set at the upcoming summit in The Hague.

A 10.3-carat rare blue diamond, known as 'The Mediterranean Blue', was auctioned in Geneva for 17.9 million Swiss francs to a private collector from the US.

German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd experiences increased container bookings on China-US routes following the trade agreement between the two countries, leading to over 50% surge in bookings.

Nike unveils striking kits for the U.S. women's national team's 40th anniversary, featuring denim-inspired star designs and obsidian shirts with red and blue accents.

A 68-year-old tourist died in Kruger National Park, South Africa, after being trampled by elephants during a night walk. The incident adds to previous fatal encounters with elephants in the region.

President Trump's move to bring white South African refugees to the US sparks anger and debate, with critics questioning the preferential treatment amid stringent immigration policies.

South Korea's ruling party's attempt to switch presidential candidates at the last minute fails as members reject replacing former minister Kim Moon-soo with ex-acting president Han Duck-soo.

Around 160,000 residents near Barcelona, Spain, are advised to stay indoors due to a toxic chlorine cloud caused by a fire in Vilanova i la Geltrú.

The US-UK trade deal poses challenges for the Netherlands as Trump labels the 10% import tariff 'low'. Despite the agreement, higher tariffs persist while the UK opens its market to US goods.

Multiple ballistic rockets launched by North Korea from Wonsan prompt fears of possible export to Russia, escalating tensions. Recent tests mimic Russian Iskander missiles.

South Korean military suspects North Korea's recent ballistic missile launch may have been a test for exporting missiles, firing multiple short-range missiles towards Japan.

Tensions escalate as India launches airstrikes on Pakistan amid Kashmir conflict, revealing underlying competition between China and the West. Read more on Telegraaf.nl.

Cardinal Parolin faces criticism from various sources, including alleged health issues and diplomatic decisions, raising doubts about his papal candidacy before the conclave in Rome.

In Shanghai, a new ATM capable of melting gold attracts crowds as people convert their jewelry into cash amid soaring gold prices.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declares intent to completely destroy Gaza Strip, forcing current residents to relocate to other countries.

Medecins Sans Frontieres reports a hospital bombing in South Sudan, resulting in casualties and destruction of medical supplies. Concerns rise over renewed conflict amidst recent peace agreements.