
Instead of a soft power coup, the World Cup could be an ‘own goal’ for Donald Trump
There’s a crucial difference between soft power and spectacle. Early signs indicate the World Cup will offer more of the latter for Trump’s America.
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There’s a crucial difference between soft power and spectacle. Early signs indicate the World Cup will offer more of the latter for Trump’s America.

It was imperative to have the post-Bondi royal commission, but the evidence to come will highlight and could even exacerbate the strains in our fractured society.

Alcohol stimulates a hunger for protein. And if it’s not satisfied, it persists.
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 12, 2026.

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