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Daily Mail
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Footage of MLB teammates' bizarre sexual handshake goes viral
Footage of the bizarre sexual handshake between Philadelphia Phillies teammates Bryce Harper and Weston Wilson has gone viral after the pair were seen touching each other. In the dugout of Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers, Harper approached Wilson, with the two high-fiving before appearing to check each other's athletic supporters. The move was done simultaneously and without eye contact, drawing the attention of the internet. Some have branded the move as strange, while others see it as two MLB players letting loose and not taking themselves too seriously. Wilson ended up replacing Harper in the game at first base after the two-time National League MVP was ejected from the contest. Yet, even in victory, many remember more about the duo's handshake than what occurred outside the dugout. Bryce Harper and Weston Wilson appeared to do a cup check while the game happened 'Christian Wilkins would THRIVE here,' one MLB fan said about the former Las Vegas Raider who was released in part for kissing a teammate. 'Damn. Keep that play in the clubhouse fellas,' a second person stated. 'Good friends double check if their friends remembered their cups,' a third added. Dude get Weston Wilson off this baseball team NOW. Bryce's non reaction too… I got my eyes on you now too Mr Harper,' a fourth said. 'Bryce Harper and Weston Wilson's handshake is nuts,' a fifth concluded. A collection of messages about Bryce Harper and Weston Wilson's bizarre handshake The Phillies enter Saturday's showdowns a half-game ahead of the New York Mets for first place in the NL East. Both teams are in solid shape to make the postseason, regardless of which wins the division. Harper has been an integral part of Philadelphia's push for the postseason this year, and has not been shy of drumming up controversy, including with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. Maybe his secret to staying relevant all along has been his dugout handshake with Wilson.
Wall Street Journal
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
U.S.-EU Trade Deal: What We Know
The European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen and President Trump shake hands following their meeting in Scotland. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images)
South China Morning Post
22-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
As China and India perform a balancing act, is a breakthrough possible?
The recent handshake between Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing is more than a symbolic gesture. It reflects a cautious attempt to compensate for years of silence between the two Asian giants. As Jaishankar's first visit to China since the Galwan Valley clash in 2020, it can be seen as an inflection point in India-China relations. Advertisement There was a flurry of China-India re-engagement following the 2024 border agreement , which allowed for controlled patrolling along the Line of Actual Control. Following a meeting between Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Brics summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024, multiple senior Indian officials – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval – visited China. Given that Jaishankar's interaction with Xi took place on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers meeting in the Chinese city of Tianjin, it can be seen as a showcase of warming relations and a sign that both sides are choosing multilateral optics over a bilateral breakthrough. The interaction also comes amid India's tensions with Pakistan, following their latest military clash , and high US tariffs on China . Whether this moment leads to sustained dialogue or remains a tactical reset will depend on how both sides manage the balance between hard security issues and economic interests. After Modi was re-elected as India's prime minister, he has focused on maintaining stable relations with China. Returning to the 'normal' before the 2020 clash, India is betting on re-engagement as the best way to avoid an unintended escalation along its militarised border. It also aims to present the narrative that it is open to dialogue without compromising on sovereignty. Advertisement
Washington Post
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others
MBALE, Uganda — Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a proper handshake. The man didn't want contact, instead folding a piece of paper that he aimed at Watira. 'He looked at me and picked that piece of paper of the program. He folded it and greeted me,' Watira said. 'He's just afraid of me simply because I am not afraid of him.'
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Dutch king now accused of 'power move' in Trump meeting after Queen denies she mocked his voice
A viral moment between King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and US President Donald Trump has sparked heated debate online. And some viewers are labeling the Dutch monarch's handshake as a calculated 'power move.' The interaction occurred during the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague on June 24, where the Dutch royals formally greeted Trump. Footage of the handshake, which has gained over 4.2 million views on TikTok, shows Willem-Alexander gripping Trump's hand and appearing to yank it towards his midriff - a move many believe mirrors Trump's own famously assertive handshake style. Trump has long been known for using strong handshakes as a form of nonverbal dominance. Past clips show him pulling leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau toward him with force. The Dutch king's move has prompted some to suggest he deliberately flipped the script. A video montage of Trump's handshakes with world figures, including Vladimir Putin and US Justice Neil Gorsuch, sets up the context before cutting to Willem-Alexander's interaction. Unlike many others caught off-guard by Trump's grip, Willem-Alexander appeared prepared and steady. Social media users have praised the king's composure, with some suggesting it was a subtle assertion of equal footing. The moment came just days after Queen Maxima faced scrutiny for allegedly mocking Trump's mouth movements during a previous meeting. She has since denied the claim. While the queen's reaction initially drew attention, the king's handshake is now the focal point of online discourse. Experts have long analyzed Trump's handshake tactics, calling them attempts to assert psychological dominance. Florin Dolcos, a psychology professor, once described Trump's approach as 'trying too hard' to maintain control in interactions. Whether Willem-Alexander's response was intentional or instinctual remains unclear. Neither the Dutch royal family nor Trump's team has publicly commented on the handshake. Still, the moment has sparked renewed interest in political body language at high-profile events. The handshake has become the latest symbol in a growing archive of viral NATO summit moments. And with over 400,000 likes on TikTok alone, it's clear this isn't just a handshake - it's headline news.
