United States
Everything to know about Canada's team
Canada are in search of glory on home soil - if star man Alphonso Davies can prove his fitness.
Pentagon floors on lockdown after 'hazardous materials' incident
The building's systems detected an "air quality issue", a Pentagon spokesperson said, prompting a response from hazmat teams.
Toronto police officer dies in raid linked to US consulate shooting
Police said a 19-year-old suspect linked to a shooting outside the US consulate in Toronto in March is still at large and is considered "armed and dangerous".
Opening of long awaited US-Canada bridge delayed again
Construction for the project began in 2018, but has proven a point of contention for more than a decade.
Everything to know about the US team
How will the United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) perform at the World Cup?
Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage
The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent nuclear fuel and lacks plans for radioactive waste disposal.
Greetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustle
The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the 6th …
What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.
U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff
The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.
Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role…
How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.
SpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records
Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies …
World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.
From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.
Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'
The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.
Morning news brief
U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.
Mahomes to become NFL's first $500m player
Patrick Mahomes is called a "generational talent and elite human being" by Kansas City Chiefs boss Clark Hunt.
US college athlete smashes 110m hurdles world record
With a time of 12.75 seconds, Ja'Kobe Tharp becomes the first athlete to set a world record at the NCAA championships for 50 years.
Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians
The London-based rights group says the Israeli government is deliberately trying to annex the Palestinian territory.
Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.
Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast
Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at the police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. The incident sparked anti-…
Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday …
What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein
The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.
Watch: Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance
After more than a century of sharing the main entrance, Canadians were barred from using the library's US-side door by the Trump administration in 2025.