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Japan dominated Day 1 of the Baku Grand Slam, claiming gold in all five weight categories. Highlights included Tsunoda Natsumi’s win at -48kg, Abe Uta’s triumphant return at -52kg, and Tamaoki Momo’s victory at -57kg. Azerbaijan celebrated two bronze medals, energizing the home crowd.

Among Heathrow’s 83.9 million passengers, a select 50,000 guests a year have access to this star treatment.

The former head of the International Space Station looks forward to European astronauts heading to the moon.

In truth, the first phase of the deal is relatively easy to implement and gives all parties a respite from draining conflict. After the six-week ceasefire, any extension will depend on the success of future negotiations, Soli Özel writes.