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Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House
Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use their music.
Supreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution
Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.
Ukraine war briefing: France, Germany and UK make push in Moscow for peace talks
Ambassadors from ‘E3’ group of Ukraine’s allies meet with Russian minister and urge direct negotiations; Crimea’s fuel supplies dry up. What we know on day 1,570British, French an…
Watch: Fans celebrate Mexico's win in World Cup opening match
There were wild celebrations in host nation Mexico, as their team kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa.
Watch: Fans celebrate Mexico's win in World Cup opening match
There were wild celebrations in host nation Mexico, as their team kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa.
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma, palace officials say
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, had been in a coma since December 2022.
Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims
Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.
Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians
As Canada's national team prepare for its home turf tournament debut, some Canadian fans face a dilemma: can you cheer for more than one team?
'Once in a lifetime' - Mexico fans share excitement as World Cup kicks off
The BBC spoke to match-goers outside Azteca Stadium, where Mexico began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.
'Once in a lifetime' - Mexico fans share excitement as World Cup kicks off
The BBC spoke to match-goers outside Azteca Stadium, where Mexico began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.
Police investigate '8647' written in grass on US national mall
"Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of". Some US officials claim the numbers are meant to encourage violence against Trump, the 47th president.
Trump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pick
The nomination comes after lawmakers objected to his first selection, Bill Pulte, over a lack of relevant experience.
Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
Trump now says a peace deal will be announced 'soon,' cancels further strikes
President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.
Trump names Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence
The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key …
UK defence funding crisis has been a long time coming
John Healey’s complaint is that Starmer sat on this problem for months before making a derisory offerUK politics live – latest updatesJohn Healey’s resignation as defence secretar…
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.
Why does the US have Iran's Kharg Island in its sights?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
Man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker and husband pleads guilty
The guilty plea comes after the US Attorney's Office said it would not seek the death penalty in the case.
Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough
The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding disea…
Socioeconomic factors are becoming 'biologically embedded' in children's brains
A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.
White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms
The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for t…
The UK defence minister's shock resignation is a warning for all of Europe | Paul Taylor
John Healey is right about the risk of wars. But it has become politically treacherous for Nato leaders to borrow for defenceSince the historic Nato summit in The Hague one year a…
Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know
Three tankers have been struck by the US military over the past three days, killing at least three people.