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

01 · 14 countries · 19 newspapersTrump scales back US-South Korea military exercises

Coverage in Western and Asian media focuses on the strategic and diplomatic implications, while some outlets emphasize Trump's personal relationship with Kim Jong-un as the primary driver.

Donald Trump (US President) · Kim Jong-un (North Korean leader) · Pete Hegseth (Secretary of Defense)

02 · 6 countries · 7 newspapersCameroon wins Women's Africa Cup of Nations

French and African media highlight the historical significance of the win, while international sports outlets focus on the tournament's expansion and the performance of the underdog Malawi team.

Marie Ngah Manga (Player) · Naomi Eto (Player) · Gianni Infantino (FIFA President) · Patrice Motsepe (CAF President) · Shahinda El-Maghrabi (Referee)

03 · 5 countries · 5 newspapersRodri transfer to Barcelona

Spanish media frame the move as a major strategic signing for Barcelona, while international sports outlets focus on the financial details and the impact on Manchester City's squad.

Rodri (Midfielder) · Joan Laporta (Barcelona President) · Hansi Flick (Barcelona Manager) · Pep Guardiola (Manchester City Manager)

  1. 04Wildfires in Belgium and Germany5 countries · 7 newspapers
  2. 05Earthquake in Colombia5 countries · 5 newspapers
  3. 06Theft of Renaissance artworks in Sicily4 countries · 5 newspapers
  4. 07Bus accident in Hungary3 countries · 5 newspapers
  5. 08Lens defeats PSG in French Champions Trophy7 countries · 8 newspapers
  6. 09Ben Gvir's comments on Gaza4 countries · 4 newspapers
  7. 10Jared Kushner's Middle East diplomacy5 countries · 6 newspapers
  8. 11European Athletics Championships results5 countries · 11 newspapers
  9. 12Wildfires in Greece5 countries · 5 newspapers

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