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Seoul’s historical royal sites see 6.6% jump in foreign visitor numbers

A visitor dressed in a traditional Hanbok dress walks at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on June 21, 2026..

Vietnam arrests publishers of book on Communist Party founder

England focused on future, not history, before Argentina clash, says Tuchel

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - England Press Conference - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 14, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press confence REUTERS/Paul Childs

How soccer has helped shape national identities in England and Argentina

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Argentina v Switzerland - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - July 11, 2026 Argentina fans celebrate after the match as Argentina qualify for the semi finals of the World Cup REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo

Schools become battleground as Germany's far-right AfD eyes regional election

Max Heckel, a craft teacher at a secondary school who has been targeted by the local far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party over comments he made in class, writes on a board at his 'ANKER' event location in Arneburg, Germany, July 8, 2026. The words on the board reads \"No human being has the right to obey.\" REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Rivalry and revenge: the long, bitter relationship between England and Argentina

Asian Insider

Who was here first? Why maps, old compasses and history classes matter in South China Sea dispute

A ship identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as Chinese maritime militia is seen near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP)

England quarter-final special for Norway and their Keegan-loving coach

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Norway Press Conference - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 10, 2026 Norway coach Stale Solbakken during the press conference REUTERS/Marco Bello

Burnley appoint Belgian Hayen as head coach

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - SC Freiburg v KRC Genk - Europa Park Stadion, Freiburg, Germany - March 19, 2026 KRC Genk coach Nicky Hayen looks on REUTERS/Robin Rudel/File Photo

Australia's Big Bash League season-opener to be played in India

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a picture in the stands at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne, Australia, July 10, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

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