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Today’s highlights blend public commitment, economic momentum, civic courage and international cooperation: a new documentary, “Finding Harmony,” spotlights King Charles’s longstanding environmental advocacy and renewed focus on stewardship; Australia’s Commonwealth Bank reported a bumper $5.45bn half‑year cash profit as investor demand lifts the housing market; in a notable security move, Japan — while not a NATO member — is set to join a NATO‑led framework to accelerate procurement of U.S. weapons for Ukraine, reflecting deeper alignment on defense support; domestically, Japan’s cabinet approval rose to 67.3% following the LDP’s election success, signalling strong public backing for the government’s agenda; and in a remarkable human‑interest story, 13‑year‑old Austin Appelbee swam several kilometres and ran to summon help, rescuing his mother and two siblings — a vivid reminder of courage and community in action.