Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be…
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Is Keir Starmer trying to build a legacy or just getting on with the job?
As the Makerfield byelection and a potential leadership challenge loom, there is a sense the PM is looking to create…
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EU quota system ‘could kill Ukrainian steel industry’, boss says
Protectionist measures will deal blow to country’s budget as it defends itself against Russia, says Metinvest chiefNew…
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Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools
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‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties
Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019.
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Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025.
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Race to find survivors as Philippines quake toll rises to 37
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Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis
Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have been worsened further by the US-Israel war.
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'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.
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Conflicts on rise globally, highest level since WWII, data shows
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Booker prize launches new Quick Read in effort to boost adult reading crisis
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Cello belonging to artist John Constable to be played for first time in 100 years
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Rows over defence investment plan ‘have badly harmed cabinet relations’
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Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up
Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.
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Air passengers ‘risking lives by grabbing bags and filming in emergencies’
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Man taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after stabbing in Belfast
Police attended an incident Kinnaird Avenue following a report made shortly after 22:30 GMT on Monday 8 June.
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Israel puts Palestinian doctor in solitary confinement after 17 months held without charge
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Palestine weekly wrap: Israel presses deeper into Gaza as Cairo talks begin
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, killing Palestinians across the enclave.
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Wembanyama scores 32 as Spurs power past Knicks in Game 3 of NBA Finals
San Antonio Spurs net first win in Game 3 of best-of-seven NBA Finals with crucial 115-111 victory at New York Knicks.
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Iran war day 102: Trump warns Israel against new strikes as ceasefire holds
Iran warns fighting could restart as tensions remain high and Trump urges Israel to protect the fragile ceasefire.
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GSK to buy US cancer treatment firm Nuvalent for $10.6bn
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China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit
President Xi Jinping is on a rare visit to North Korea, where he commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un.
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Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match
Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.