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Australia Tried to Push Back on China. China Pushed Harder.

Relations between Beijing and Canberra have improved over the past four years, but China’s ambassador is now warning of a ‘Cold War mentality.”

Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq

After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected to draw millions.

Putin Visits Battlefield and Vows to Take More of Ukraine

The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”

A U.S. Independence Celebration Damaged a Museum in Belgium

There were black marks left on a structure in a central Brussels park after a fireworks display, the American ambassador to Belgium confirmed.

Woman From Ukraine Was Behind Monaco Bomb Attack, Officials Say

Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian, tried to kill three people with a parcel bomb on Monday, the authorities said. She remained on the run.

Bus Plunges 70 Feet Into a Ravine in Pakistan, Killing 40

The overloaded bus was carrying 48 passengers on a notoriously hazardous highway linking two provincial capitals.

Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed.

Cape Verde, a tiny African archipelago, was thrilled to qualify for the World Cup, let alone take on the defending champions. But its fans feel confident.

Enraptured by the World Cup, Countries Rewrite Rules for Fans

From pubs open until dawn to abruptly declared national holidays, it seems regulations everywhere are bending to accommodate the tournament.