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Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kicko…
Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.
Russian attack leaves gaping hole in Kyiv residential building
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight.
At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riots
The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.
Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.
Trump, Mamdani give contrasting July 4th speeches. And, U.S. faces Belgium in World Cup
For the nation's 250th birthday, President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had opposing visions of America. And, the U.S. and Belgium face off today in the FIFA World Cup.
Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US?
Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.
The Guest review – Trine Dyrholm pulls out all the stops as a bipolar mother in dysfunctional family drama
Writer-director Mads Mengel’s film about a seaside christening disrupted by a previously shunned relative is shot in the spirit of Dogme 95Danish actor Trine Dyrholm gives a magne…
Turkey intensifies crackdown on public life in run-up to Nato summit in Ankara
More than 200 arrested in raids, comedian and journalists jailed, gay-friendly cruise turned away and protests bannedAuthorities in Turkey have widened a crackdown on public life,…
Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes
Tour de France spectator ban as country along with Spain, Portugal and Greece faces ‘powder keg’ after heatwaveEurope live – latest updatesWildfires raging across southern Europe …
Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.
Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heat surge as tropical nights return
Spain, Portugal, France and UK face spell of high temperatures, while Super Typhoon Bavi barrels through north-western PacificEurope live – latest updatesAnother surge of heat spr…
‘Better safe than sorry’: Greece installs floating barrier to ward off toxic fish
Climate crisis and warming waters have attracted long-toothed pufferfish to new parts of the MediterraneanFrom his deckchair, his arms thrown above his head, his feet sliding back…
Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal
We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your…
Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps
Spouses of U.S. citizens have traditionally had a special place in immigration law. That's no longer the case, according to the administration and immigration lawyers.
Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy
The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next year.
Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong decisions’ at Nato summit after Russia kills 11 in overnight strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukraine’s president makes plea ahead of summit this week in Ankara after over 68 missiles and 350 drones hit capital cityUkraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha urged Nato leader…
Former Marine says military veterans running for office advance bipartisan politics
A former Marine says in a new book that military veterans running for office can bring Washington the courage to work across party lines.
Huge crowds of mourners join a funeral procession for Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran holds a funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei more than four months after he was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes.
The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call
The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play despite receiving a red card la…
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 12
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 12 people in an attack that exposed widening gaps in Ukraine's air defenses, authorities said.
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 11 people, authorities said.
Girl trapped in Venezuela quake 'survived on ketchup and cheese'
BBC international correspondent Yogita Limayee meets 12-year-old Fabiana, who was trapped in Venezuela's devastating earthquakes.
At least 11 killed in second Russian strikes on Kyiv in a week
Rescue efforts are continuing at more than 20 locations, the city's top military administrator says.