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At the World Cup, the media has set up a moral checkpoint
While US and European players just get to play football, Global South footballers are questioned about politics.…
How each prime minister broke Britain’s economy
How each prime minister broke Britain’s economy…
What is Iran looking for in any upcoming talks with the US?
Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds, Lebanon at forefront of the minds of Iran's negotiators ahead of potential talks.…
Peru elects Keiko Fujimori in victory for Latin American right
Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori vows that the ‘doors to dialogue will always be open.’…
Did Russell's pole set dangerous precedent? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Austrian Grand Prix.…
WhatsApp to let users go by usernames, not phone numbers
WhatsApp says the feature is designed to give its three billion users a new layer of control over who can contact them.…
Paraguay declares holiday after beating Germany in World Cup upset
Paraguay has declared a national holiday after its national team stunned four-time champions Germany…
Moment drone hits vehicle in Zaporizhzhia
Video shows the moment a vehicle was damaged by a drone in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.…
In pictures: Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700
Rescuers race to find survivors in Venezuela's quake-hit areas as families cling to hope amid widespread devastation.…
One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.…
Explosion in Monaco injures 3, including Ukrainian tycoon
A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco, and the attacker fled to France, local author…
Tuesday briefing: Inside Shabana Mahmood’s new UK asylum reforms
In today’s newsletter: As the home secretary details reforms to the asylum system, a look at the challenges Labour faces – and what better story could…
South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.…
Pakistan-administered Kashmir returns to daily life after deadly protests
Shops reopened and public transport services partially resumed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests.…
Heartbroken Iran exit World Cup amid silver lining of Mexican hospitality
In their three weeks in Tijuana, Iran's players established a reciprocal relationship of love and respect with Mexicans.…
Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns
The pupil's experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies.…
'Left on your own': Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.…
Police hunt for suspect after three wounded in Monaco blast
Ukrainian oligarch reported to be among injured in explosion at residential building in the Mediterranean principality.…
Fear grows in Johannesburg market as anti-migrant ‘deadline’ looms
An unofficial June 30 deadline was set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.…
Fears for people deported from US to Venezuela hours before earthquakes hit
Search for deportees from US continues in the rubble of the hotel they were taken to in Venezuela's La Guaira city.…
The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
Germany make a shock last-32 exit against Paraguay, losing a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time to pile pressure on boss Julian Nagelsmann.…
UN ordering 10,000 body bags for Venezuela as death toll expected to rise
The UN says it is procuring 10,000 body bags for Venezuela, warning the death toll will rise.…
Trump: US envoys enroute to Doha for ‘perhaps important’ Iran meeting
President Donald Trump said US negotiators are heading to Qatar for what he called a ‘perhaps important’ meeting.…
Mourners light candles after deadly German shelter shooting
Residents lit candles on Monday evening near the site of a shooting that killed six staff members at a German shelter.…
Germany beaten on penalties as Paraguay reach last 16
Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.…
Cairo Takeaway secures court win over pro-Israel activist who claimed he was ‘completely vindicated’ after settlement
Federal court judge rules Ofir Birenbaum breached parts of settlement between Middle Eastern restaurant and Jewish man working with Daily TelegraphFol…
Iran war live: Tehran denies Trump’s claim of meeting in Doha
Trump says meeting with Iran will take place in Doha today, but Tehran says there are no plans for talks in coming days.…
Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets
Germany lose on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 last-32 match.…
Israeli strike kills two, setting tents ablaze in Gaza humanitarian zone
Two people were killed and several others were injured after an Israeli strike hit the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza.…
Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force
Michigan Gov. Whitmer is one of four Democrats who sent their states' National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. ahead of America 250 celebrations in r…