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James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the…
Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U…
Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title
Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.
Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title
Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.
Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about her
"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the al…
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
Thumping win cements Canada's place as a 'soccer nation'
Despite Ismaël Koné’s injury, the 6-0 thrashing of Qatar has put Canada fans in dreamland.
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
Pétanque player, 68, dies after being 'hit in head with metal boule'
The man was allegedly struck by his 81-year-old opponent, who has since been arrested, the public prosecutor says.
Pétanque player, 68, dies after being 'hit in head with metal boule'
The man was allegedly struck by his 81-year-old opponent, who has since been arrested, the public prosecutor says.
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Ukrainian strikes on a Moscow oil refinery, protests at the G7 summit, wildfires in Spain and Messi at the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photo…
US to end funding of South Africa's HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecution
The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.
'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Giorgia Meloni rejects Trump's claim she begged for a photo – video
The Italian prime minister posted a video on X saying that Donald Trump's claim she begged him for a photo were 'completely made up'. The US president made the comment to Italy’s …
Africa's greatest World Cup kits - pick your favourite
Your chance to rank 10 of the most colourful and iconic kits African teams have worn at the World Cup.
Africa's greatest World Cup kits - pick your favourite
Your chance to rank 10 of the most colourful and iconic kits African teams have worn at the World Cup.
At last, something Europeans and Americans can agree upon | Letter
Never make the mistake of conflating the actual people of a country with those who govern it, says Eric JanssonThe survey on which you report (Only one in 10 Europeans now see US …
How and why algae clouded Trump's vision for an 'American flag blue' Reflecting Pool
The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.
US-Iran talks postponed as Israel launches deadly strikes in Lebanon
JD Vance has not travelled to Switzerland as the Israeli military said it was targeting Hezbollah and that four of its own soldiers had been killed.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 47 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.
Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
Italy PM Meloni ‘stunned’ by Trump’s claims she begged him for a photo
US president provokes outrage as PM says he ‘totally invented’ story in interview with Italian mediaItaly’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said Donald Trump “totally invented…
Southern Lebanon hit by 'intense' Israeli airstrikes
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah