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Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup?
Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup?…
US court rules that Trump’s name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal
Trump’s name was removed from the centre's facade and signage last month, after a judge ordered its removal.…
Trump says he will remove Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list
US President Trump said he will remove Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list at the NATO summit.…
‘Double cross, first class’: Why India’s Modi wins so many foreign awards
The prime minister was presented with an award during a visit to the Seychelles, adding to his large trophy collection.…
Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument'
Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.…
What’s with Trump’s sudden fixation on communism?
US President Donald Trump has denounced communism more than 80 times in the past two weeks.…
Would the US protect NATO allies if they were attacked?
This is America: Jim Townsend says he is unsure whether the US would send troops if a NATO ally were attacked.…
ABC and SBS need ‘oversight’ committee to vet Israel coverage, Jillian Segal tells royal commission
Antisemitism envoy says public broadcasters, which currently have ombudsman to handle complaints, need independent oversight committeeAntisemitism env…
IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, citing Iran war fallout
Global economy to grow 3 percent in 2026, as AI demand partly offsets energy shock from Iran war, IMF says.…
US launches strikes on Iran for a second day after Trump says agreement to end the war is ‘over’
Attacks on three locations across Iran came after three tankers in the strait of Hormuz were targeted on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe U…
US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.…
Khamenei’s coffin in Karbala on last stop before burial in Mashhad
Millions gathered in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq to pay their respects at the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader.…
Tehran releases footage showing ruins of late Iranian leader’s compound
Iranian state media has released what it calls the first footage showing damage to the late Khamenei’s compound.…
South Sudan, 15 years on: Still fighting for peace
A stalled peace process, deepening humanitarian needs and economic challenges test the world's youngest nation.…
International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe
The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.…
Iran war live: One killed as US bombs Bushehr, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Jask
US attacks kill at least one person in the city of Iranshahr and cause widespread power outages in Chabahar.…
Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister
Labour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month.…
Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape
Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top …
Indonesia’s free meals programme plagued by alleged corruption and waste
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's initiative has been criticised for misdirecting resources to affluent regions.…
Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.…
The Papers: 'Iran war back on' and 'Count Binface exclusive'
The Iran war is back in today's papers with Donald Trump promising to hit the Iranian "regime hard".…
US expands military strikes on Iran after Trump says he’ll ‘hit them hard’
US forces have expanded their military strikes on Iran, after blaming Tehran for breaking the MoU to end the war.…
Ambassadorial appointments should be subject to veto by MPs, committee recommends
Foreign affairs select committee says Peter Mandelson episode was ‘nothing short of disastrous’ for governmentPolitical selections for ambassador post…
US moves to delist Syria as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’
President Trump announces a move to delist Syria, citing efforts by Ahmed al-Sharaa to unify the country.…
Family demands investigation after US man killed by ICE agent in Texas
Calls for answers after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo fatally shot during traffic stop in Houston in latest ICE killing.…
A new proposal for organ donation sparks concern
Should patients who choose euthanasia be able to die by having their vital organs removed for donation? The ethical concerns are substantial.…
MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study
The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.…
Deadly strikes in Gaza leave 5 dead, children wounded
Israeli strikes in Khan Yunis and Gaza City killed five people and wounded others, including children.…
France lose appeal against Olise’s yellow card in Paraguay World Cup clash
If Olise is cautioned again against Morocco, he will be suspended for a potential semifinal against Spain or Belgium.…
US stock markets fall amid Iran strikes and potential higher interest rates
Dow down 1.09%, or 500 points, as S&P 500 sees a small loss and tech-heavy Nasdaq rises slightlyMiddle East crisis liveUS stock markets fell on We…