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Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.…
Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand in sex abuse trial
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.…
Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.…
Mexico’s historic Azteca Stadium to kickoff World Cup opener: All to know
Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups.…
US and Iran trade fire after Trump threatens Tehran over stalled talks | First Thing
Iran says US attacks make ceasefire ‘practically meaningless’. Plus, Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ when asked about jump to 4.2%Good morning.Has t…
Asylum seeker who raped woman, 18, jailed
Sheraz Malik, 28, was found guilty of two counts of rape by a jury in January.…
Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.…
'Mum was killing me': England's Rice on World Cup heat - and his sunburn
The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.…
The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?
New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine…
Mum's plea to reopen case into daughter's shooting in US
The mother of Lucy Harrison, who was shot by her father at his Texas home, demands further inquiries.…
A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.…
UK, Australia, Canada launch $4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict
Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan.…
World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.…
Nearly 3,000 patients a day in England face corridor care in NHS
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.…
World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance
Amid war and ruins, Gaza footballers keep training but feel erased from the World Cup and global football stage.…
'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil
Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.…
Is the Iran ceasefire over? What the latest US attacks tell us
A wave of US strikes represent the gravest test yet of the fragile truce. Here’s what happened, what officials are saying and whether the deal can sur…
Twenty five anti-Isaac Herzog protesters to face joint trial in Sydney
New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon is among the witnesses expected to appear at the six-week trial next JulyTwenty five people who were ch…
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.…
Bodies of Evidence: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons
For years, Palestinian prisoners reported mistreatment in Israeli custody; post-Oct. 7 claims include sexual violence.…
UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile
Iran slams US-backed IAEA resolution as 'politically motivated' and warns it could complicate ceasefire talks.…
Mahomes to become NFL's first $500m player
Patrick Mahomes is called a "generational talent and elite human being" by Kansas City Chiefs boss Clark Hunt.…
Wolves sack Edwards after seven months
Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.…
Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats
Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.…
US releases video of warship firing missiles in strikes on Iran
Video released by US Central Command shows what the military says are ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iranian targets.…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery
An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, with the Haitian flag, had been embedded on the kits.…
Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
A star-studded crowd, including actor Timothee Chalamet and pop icon Taylor Swift, sees the Knicks clinch a record comeback.…
Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians
The London-based rights group says the Israeli government is deliberately trying to annex the Palestinian territory.…
Thailand court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
The August 2015 attack at the popular Erawan Shrine in Bangkok's commercial heart killed 20 and wounded over 100 more.…
Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance
Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance.…