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The Spanish team won the Women's World Cup final 1-0 against England yesterday. Many are hoping that the tournament, which was held in Australia and New Zealand, will be a breakthrough for professional women's football, and the media have reported record viewing figures. Europe's press sees room for improvement and takes issue with a kiss.

Japan, South Korea and the US have pledged to cooperate more closely in the areas of economy, military and intelligence to strengthen their position vis-à-vis China and North Korea. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke of a new era of friendship at the first-ever summit between the three powers, although relations are still strained due to Japan's brutal colonisation of Korea between 1910 and 1945. Does this mark a new beginning?

Denmark and the Netherlands plan to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced the delivery of 19 aircraft in total by the end of 2026, including six this year, while Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said deliveries will take place as soon as possible without naming concrete figures. What does Ukraine stand to gain from the pledges?

Russia's Luna-25 space probe crashed on Saturday while attempting to land on the south side of the moon. In the first Russian lunar mission since 1976, the spacecraft was supposed to explore landing possibilities and water deposits - with the long-term goal of establishing a manned lunar base by 2040. While the causes of the crash remain unclear, commentators see plenty of reasons.

Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has sparked criticism with comments to the effect that housewives - particularly those with a migrant background - are "freeloading" at the expense of society. He was referring to the fact that unemployed people in Belgium receive higher benefits if their partner stays at home rather than entering gainful employment. Commentators say such remarks are out of place and call on the state to focus on addressing its own failings in this area.