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'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.…
Tasmanian devil Mary found 2km from her Gold Coast theme park home after two weeks on the run
Carnivorous animal taken to hospital in an unstable condition after escaping from quarantine facility in Paradise Country on 2 JuneAfter two weeks elu…
Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?
The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.…
Haitian immigrants ask Supreme Court to toss case in light of new evidence
The lawyers argue that the court does not have a full record of how the Trump administration decided to end temporary protective status for Haitians i…
Ghosts of empire: A quarantine centre and Laikipia’s colonial past
A US Ebola quarantine centre has sparked protests in Laikipia, Kenya, over land and sovereignty concerns.…
Ebola patients recover in DRC amid claims of outbreak hoax
Seven patients have left an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having recovered.…
UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon
UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon…
Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army.…
Police failed to act on repeated warnings about a violent man before he killed a toddler. But that’s not the most shocking thing about this case
The Mason Lee case was not an anomaly. Queensland’s police and coronial systems work as designed – and that’s the core of the current crisisNine month…
Iran war live: Israel kills four in Lebanon as Trump criticises Netanyahu
Warning comes as Trump also criticises Netanyahu over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.…
Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal?
France captain overtakes Giroud with 58 goals for his country and the most for Les Bleus at a World Cup.…
Suspect at large as two people shot inside Delaware hospital, police say
Shooting reported at Wilmington hospital as officials decline to give details about status of victimsA suspect was still at large on Tuesday after two…
Iran will have to leave US hours after every World Cup match, official says
Mehdi Torabi issued a new visa after previous one expired when team returned to Mexico following the New Zealand game.…
England fans arrive in Dallas for World Cup game against Croatia
The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game.…
''Scary' clash in Channel' and 'Oh frigate!'
The papers lead on warning shots fired by a Russian warship near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel.…
Highlights: Mbappe stars as France beat Senegal
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in Group I.…
US sprinter Noah Lyles sets world best 150m time at Golden Spike meet
Lyles clocks 14.67 seconds, edges Dambile of South Africa for gold while Australian teenager Gout Gout finishes third.…
Mbappe brace fires France to 3-1 win over Senegal in World Cup 2026 opener
Mbappe becomes France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals and is two goals off record World Cup scorer Miroslav Klose.…
Ghana’s Partey loses appeal to overturn Canadian visa refusal for World Cup
Thomas Partey will not be able to enter Canada for Ghana's first World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday.…
England beat Ireland but Sciver-Brunt in injury scare
A major injury scare around captain Nat Sciver-Brunt overshadows England's four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.…
Somaliland president visits Israeli Knesset on tour
Somaliland’s President is on a ‘historic’ tour of Israel, where he’s opened an embassy and visited the Knesset.…
Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg
Karl Bushby says he is prepared to swim the channel in order to complete his 28-year journey.…
Iranian fans honour Minab victims at World Cup match
Iranian fans turned their World Cup match against New Zealand into a moment of remembrance, raising ‘Minab 168’ banners.…
Iran, Ukraine dominate G7 summit
Here’s what came out of the G7 summit in France.…
Returning to destruction in south Lebanon
Many Lebanese are returning to their homes in the south to face the destruction that upended their livelihoods.…
US Justice Department accuses 15 Minnesota activists of ‘antifa’ activities
Prosecutors have accused the activists of seeking 'to interfere with lawful immigration enforcement operations'.…
Palestinian Bedouin villagers demolish homes after Israeli orders
Palestinian Bedouins in Beersheba are demolishing their own homes after Israel issued demolition orders.…
Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
Kylian Mbappe has become France's joint record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.…
Australia news live: US marines plan permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria; Pauline Hanson to address National Press Club
Tender documents show plans for store beyond the range of Chinese missiles, report says. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app…
Spectre of Stokes hangs over England at The Oval
England have handed out four debuts in two Tests this summer but Ben Stokes' role in the latest revolution remains a mystery and will hang over Englan…