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The Briefing · World

One story, several countries

All running stories

Today 12 stories are being told in more than one country. About 3 minutes to read.

01 · 11 countries · 14 newspapersArsenal wins Community Shield

The coverage is largely consistent, though some reports emphasize Arsenal's dominance while others focus on the negative start for the new Manchester City manager.

Mikel Arteta (manager) · Enzo Maresca (manager) · Martin Odegaard (player) · Riccardo Calafiori (player) · Kai Havertz (player)

02 · 9 countries · 10 newspapersCristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo hinted that the upcoming year may be his final season as a professional football player.

Cristiano Ronaldo (player) · Georgina Rodriguez (spouse)

03 · 9 countries · 9 newspapersIran offers bounty for US soldiers

Some reports frame the announcement as a response to US threats, while others focus on the specific conditions of the bounty.

Amir Hatami (military chief)

  1. 04Jared Kushner meets with Hamas leaders6 countries · 8 newspapers
  2. 05Earthquake in Indonesia8 countries · 9 newspapers
  3. 06Bus accident in Hungary3 countries · 7 newspapers
  4. 07Theft of Renaissance artworks in Sicily6 countries · 6 newspapers
  5. 08Wildfires in Greece4 countries · 4 newspapers
  6. 09Tommy John passes away5 countries · 6 newspapers
  7. 10Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia8 countries · 8 newspapers
  8. 11Eight countries condemn Israel's rejection of Gaza plan5 countries · 7 newspapers
  9. 12Kaia Gerber exorcism claims2 countries · 2 newspapers
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NSW launches gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi terror attack

New South Wales will become the first state to begin a gun buyback scheme promised in the wake of the Bondi massacre, with shooters to be compensated up to $10,000 per firearm.

NRL updates: Metcalf, Walsh injured as Warriors thrash Broncos

Warriors half Luke Metcalf has suffered yet another injury in a defeat of Brisbane, while the Cowboys lost to the Eels following a late penalty and the Sharks defeated the Dolphins.

Quick hits: Smith sets review record after horror drop, Warner jinxes Marnus

Steve Smith reviews a decision before he's given out, Marnus Labuschagne gets desperate and then jinxed, while Josh Hazlewood provides a bright spot in an otherwise pitch-black day for Australia. Here are the quick hits from day three of the first Test.

Resources Minister King weighs in on WA GST furore

The federal minister called an interim report that recommended cutting WA's share of the GST as "clearly incorrect" and said the resource-rich state had the prime minister's backing.

Resources Minister King weighs in on WA GST furore

The federal minister called an interim report that recommended cutting WA's share of the GST as "clearly incorrect" and said the resource-rich state had the prime minister's backing.

Charity drive charges on despite boggy conditions

Torrential rains and flooded roads did not stop more than 70 cars from taking part in this year's Variety Bash, even if major route alterations were needed.

Five key takeaways from parliamentary hearings into client leaks at KPMG

Partners say they ‘don’t recall’ leaked papers and are accused by lawyers of being misleading as more whistleblowers come forward Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast KPMG staff misled colleagues who tried to investigate leaks of confidential client inform

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