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Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yesilgos-Zegelius, leader of the VVD party, speaks during the weekly press conference after the Council of Ministers meeting in The Hague, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Robin Utrecht/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)/Netherlands OUTRobin Utrecht | AFP | Getty ImagesDutch Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yesilgos-Zegelius says the United States is justified in asking its allies to increase their defense spending.Speaking to CNBC’s Sri Jegaraja on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Yesilgoz said that before the Ukraine war broke out, the Netherlands relied heavily on its allies. “So I think this is a very clear message.…

AP — French police have detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities on Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 57 police officers were injured, most with minor injuries, as soccer fans set fires and vandalized stores. One small group even attempted to attack a Paris police station. “The situation is almost under control,” Nunez said at a news conference Sunday. “Most of the celebrations were peaceful” across the French capital, he said, noting that most incidents occurred around the Champs-Elysées in western Paris and near the…

The World Cup delegation was stranded as they waited for visas to travel to Mexico, where South Africa will play in their opening match 11 days later.Published May 31, 2026May 31, 2026The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced that the South African national team’s departure for the FIFA World Cup has been delayed due to visa hold-ups in Mexico, where they will play in the tournament’s opening match 11 days later.Bafana Bafana, known as South Africa’s national men’s soccer team, was scheduled to depart on a chartered flight from Johannesburg to Mexico City on Sunday morning, but remained grounded…

German Rheinmetall MAN tactical military transport vehicle parked at the Edvard Peperko military barracks.Luka Dakskovler | Light Rocket | Getty ImagesEuropean defense stocks had a bumper year in 2025, driven by sharp increases in national military spending targets in response to increasing geopolitical instability. However, the sector’s fortunes have plateaued somewhat this year. Stoxx Europe Aerospace and Defense The Stoxx 600 index has returned 4.8% year-to-date, compared with a year-to-date decline of 1.2%. But analysts see 2026 as a period of realignment for the sector, with bullish stances on increased European defense spending giving way to greater scrutiny of individual…

mexico city — When millions of foreigners travel to Mexico for the World Cup this summer, they’ll find more than just colorful soccer murals, towering player statues and vibrant fan festivals. Visitors to the country’s biggest tourist attraction will face stricter security measures and increased police presence to protect both fans and Mexico’s public image. Nearly 100,000 security personnel will be deployed by the government to the three host cities of Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, as well as other locations hosting training centers and team base camps. It’s part of an ambitious security strategy called Plan Kukulcan, named after…

A warship fires a weapon during a training exercise east of Taiwan. This screenshot is from a video released by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater District on December 29, 2025. Eastern theater | via ReutersThe U.S. Congress continues to strongly support Taiwan, even though Taiwan remains a focus of relations with China, according to a delegation member at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.Regarding Taiwan’s ability to defend itself, Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Ile Island said during the dialogue’s media roundtable: “There is strong bipartisan support for Taiwan and Taiwan’s security, and we will ensure that we build…

summary Four men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for 11 days crawled through an 850-foot passageway to safety. The survivors were entering a cave in search of gold when it rained heavily. Rescue teams are considering whether to go back and search for the other two missing villagers. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. Saisombun Province, Laos — Weakened by hunger, the survivors of a cave in Laos huddled in damp darkness for 11 days, clinging to hope as a wall of water blocked their exit. When they finally noticed that the water was starting to recede,…

Kyla Greene & Cashel Barnett: SplitOne of the most unexpected couplings of the US version was delivered, with Kyla choosing to leave the show after sending Cashel home to see if she still had a shot with him… only to find out he was already back. Unfortunately, the couple, who had an interest in music, broke up in October 2019. By the end of November they had reconciled. However, Kaila and Cashel permanently ended their relationship in February 2020. “It worked,” he said on the #NoFilter podcast. “I think we’re just in different places in our lives…I think she blocked…

Published May 31, 2026May 31, 2026Defending champion Coco Gauff was dramatically dethroned by Anastasia Potapova at the French Open, while world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka weathered the chaos to oust Daria Kasatkina and reach the fourth round of Roland Garros.After a tough two days for the clay-court Grand Slam enthusiasts, with falls from Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, Gauff couldn’t find her best level on Saturday, losing 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of list”I don’t know. I had a chance,” Gauff said after the loss.“I just tried to take advantage of the good points that I…

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (C) attends the plenary session of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in Singapore on May 30, 2026 (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/AFP, Getty Images)Jamstarosa | AFP | Getty ImagesAccording to Secretary of Defense Gilberto Teodoro, the maritime conflict between China and the Philippines is becoming more intense.The two countries are embroiled in a dispute over disputed territory in the South China Sea. China claims almost all of the sea, including areas that overlap with the exclusive economic zones of countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia, and has strengthened its claims in recent…