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Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC
Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both be live on BBC TV.…
China and Xi favored over US and Trump in many nations: Survey
The change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States.…
Pezeshkian vows Iran will defend ‘every inch’ of its territory
President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Iran will defend every inch of its territory, saying attempts to tear the country apar…
10 years on from Turkiye’s failed coup attempt on Erdogan
10 years on from Turkiye’s coup attempt to overthrow President Erdogan, the country remains divided over its legacy.…
What happened in the first half of the England vs Argentina semifinal?
All the biggest moments, heated exchanges, fouls and stats from the first 45 minutes of the heated semifinal in Atlanta.…
What are the obstacles to peace between Israel and Lebanon?
Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular defence minister
Mykhailo Fedorov, credited with transforming the ministry, ousted in reshuffle after six months in postVolodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine’s pop…
Eight men charged in historical child sex gang inquiry
Officers make arrests in Wales, England and Scotland as part of Operation Oak.…
Police charge 14-year-old boy over alleged terror plot targeting London mosques
‘Documents of concern’ found at child’s home in the capital, with no other suspects soughtA 14-year-old boy from south London has been charged with an…
Protests in Paris, Gaza for release of Hussam Abu Safia
Protests were held in Paris and Gaza demanding the release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia.…
Rate the players as England face Argentina
Rate the England and Argentina players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.…
The history of the US and Iraq’s complicated relationship
As Iraq’s prime minister visits Washington seeking deeper economic ties.…
Ukraine strikes 20 Russian vessels
Ukraine released video of strikes on 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including 17 oil tankers.…
French Parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill
Parliament adopted the text by 291 votes to 241, though it still needs approval from the Constitutional Council.…
Russia pounds Ukraine with missile, drone strikes
Footage shows firefighters extinguishing a massive fire after Russia launched air strikes on Ukraine.…
Elderly US woman shocked to receive racy new car licence plate
The Florida retiree says the plate has caused quite a stir among her local community.…
US intelligence director pick refuses to acknowledge Trump loss in 2020
Jay Clayton, often in circuitous fashion, avoided saying Joe Biden won 2020 race during his confirmation hearing.…
Covid fraudsters spent thousands on cars and watches
The NCA says the group claimed they could supply millions of boxes of nitrile gloves.…
Palestinian homes sealed off by Israeli military restrictions
An Israeli military order imposed after a series of settler attacks has left families cut off from parts of their home.…
European Athletics moves to curb on-screen sexualisation of female athletes
The guidelines are based on feedback from athletes who said certain camera shots can cause discomfort and distractions.…
Shabana Mahmood expected to be named Andy Burnham’s chancellor
The home secretary is the frontrunner for the role ahead of ‘risky’ Ed Miliband, according to senior Labour figuresShabana Mahmood has emerged as the …
Syrian authorities arrest ex-officer accused of chemical weapons crimes
Former colonel Ahmed Habib Ali is accused of supervising the manufacture of sarin gas bombs.…
Argentina fans flood Atlanta ahead of England World Cup match
Thousands of Argentina fans held a banderazo in the streets of Atlanta ahead of their World Cup semi-final.…
Fourteen-year-old boy charged over alleged plot targeting London mosques
Suspect is charged with 'preparation of terrorist acts - linked to extreme right-wing terrorism', say British police.…
More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.…
Iran unveils huge billboard showing Trump in coffin
Iran has installed a billboard in the capital Tehran showing US President Donald Trump lying in a coffin.…
Lebanon and Israel end sixth round of US-brokered talks
A US official said the two sides made progress on a plan for Israel to withdraw from 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon.…
Benn to face WBC champion Garcia on 12 September
Conor Benn's fight with WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 12 September.…
Trump relished in being compared to dictators like Hitler and Stalin, journalist says
The New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a "great man of history" during his second term. Swan's new book…
Gas tanker explodes in fire near army barracks in Lebanon
A gas tanker exploded after soaring temperatures sparked a fire near the Lebanese Army barracks in Hermel.…