No super day for Van der Poel, still double in Tour: 'Came from my toes'
Van der Poel wins stage in Tour de France and takes yellow jersey after blood-curdling sprint against Pogacar.
Brazil hosts BRICS countries for summit, Putin only present online
The annual BRICS summit has begun in Rio de Janeiro, with the focus on controversial geopolitical issues such as the conflict between Israel and Iran and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. However, with leaders like Putin and Xi absent, it may be difficult for the group to make strong statements against the West, as some members desire. The expansion of the group to include more countries may increase its global influence, but internal disagreements may hinder progress.
Gulf states make name as mediator, but their ambitions reach further
As the Israeli prime minister meets with President Trump to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza, there is a fierce competition among Gulf states, such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia, to become the top diplomatic power in the region. These countries view mediation as a way to secure stability and boost their influence on the global stage.
Film producer Rob Houwer (87) died, man of blockbusters and flops
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Explosion Borculo was not intentional, cause still unclear
Large toxic cloud over Borculo after factory fire, but no danger to health
Transfer Lang to Napoli is complete, PSV receives million dollar fee
Noa Lang officially transfers from PSV to Napoli, signing a five-year contract and fetching a rumored 28 million euros for PSV. The 26-year-old winger's move to the Italian champions has been in the works for weeks, and marks another success for both Lang and PSV after winning the league title together last season.