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Meloni defies Trump’s claim of ‘begging’ for a photo after G7

Vice‑President J.D. Vance delayed a planned trip to Switzerland, forcing a postponement of the forthcoming U.S‑Iran talks that were meant to implement a new four‑party agreement. The White House said logistical challenges made the trip “not simple or predictable,” and the talks were scheduled for technical discussions on the deal’s implementation and longer‑term issues such as Iran’s nuclear programme. The agreement itself, built on 14 key points, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, imposes a nuclear‑weapon ban, offers a $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran and lifts all U.S. sanctions. The postponement follows a sequence of Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanon–Hezbollah front, and the deal’s future remains uncertain while both sides outline new engagement timelines.

Vice‑President J.D. Vance delayed a planned trip to Switzerland, forcing a postponement of the forthcoming U.S‑Iran talks that were meant to implement a new four‑party agreement. The White House said logistical challenges made the trip “not simple or predictable,” and the talks were scheduled for technical discussions on the deal’s implementation and longer‑term issues such as Iran’s nuclear programme. The agreement itself, built on 14 key points, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, imposes a nuclear‑weapon ban, offers a $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran and lifts all U.S. sanctions. The postponement follows a sequence of Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanon–Hezbollah front, and the deal’s future remains uncertain while both sides outline new engagement timelines.

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At a NATO defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly questioned the defence spending of several NATO member states and declared a six‑month review of U.S. troop deployments across Europe. Hegseth’s remarks were framed under the banner of "NATO 3.0", aimed at accelerating the alliance’s shift to a European‑led security architecture. The review will assess whether NATO members meet their 5 % GDP defence target and could lead to reduced U.S. contributions if allies fall short. Meanwhile, Britain’s new defence secretary Dan Jarvis struggled to present an investment plan, underscoring tensions within the alliance at a time of shifting U.S. commitments.

At a NATO defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly questioned the defence spending of several NATO member states and declared a six‑month review of U.S. troop deployments across Europe. Hegseth’s remarks were framed under the banner of "NATO 3.0", aimed at accelerating the alliance’s shift to a European‑led security architecture. The review will assess whether NATO members meet their 5 % GDP defence target and could lead to reduced U.S. contributions if allies fall short. Meanwhile, Britain’s new defence secretary Dan Jarvis struggled to present an investment plan, underscoring tensions within the alliance at a time of shifting U.S. commitments.

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Japanese football fans have earned kudos for tidying up World Cup stadiums, yet images of men cleaning stands while leaving chores to their wives have ignited a social‑media debate. The viral poster juxtaposes a man picking litter with a relaxed scene of him at home, highlighting the stark disparity in time spent on household tasks. OECD data reveal Japanese women perform roughly three hours of unpaid work daily, compared to less than 1 hour for men, especially in families with young children. While some users condemn the hypocrisy of foreign littering, others argue that the stadium clean‑ups show a commendable spirit that should be celebrated. The trend has even inspired fans abroad, with Portuguese supporters replicating the cleanup ritual at their own football matches.

Japanese football fans have earned kudos for tidying up World Cup stadiums, yet images of men cleaning stands while leaving chores to their wives have ignited a social‑media debate. The viral poster juxtaposes a man picking litter with a relaxed scene of him at home, highlighting the stark disparity in time spent on household tasks. OECD data reveal Japanese women perform roughly three hours of unpaid work daily, compared to less than 1 hour for men, especially in families with young children. While some users condemn the hypocrisy of foreign littering, others argue that the stadium clean‑ups show a commendable spirit that should be celebrated. The trend has even inspired fans abroad, with Portuguese supporters replicating the cleanup ritual at their own football matches.

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