Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss for review of US striker's ban
The US president says Fifa "made the right decision" to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, adding that otherwise, it would have left a "big stain" on the World Cup.
Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will not stay there despite his team announcing he would
Royal sources say the Duke of Sussex had not responded to the offer of accommodation at a Royal residence by the deadline last week.
Britain's Arthur Fery reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals in history-making match
Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes
The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.
Amber heat-health alerts issued as UK could see 10 consecutive days of temperatures over 30C
Temperatures in the UK could reach above 30C for 10 consecutive days during the third heatwave of the summer
Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals
The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.
'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran for supreme leader's funeral
Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.
Coach told FA footballer Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest into her death hears
Jonathan Morgan says she left out detail about their relationship when speaking to her family.
Top Boy actor tells rape trial that encounter was consensual
Micheal Ward, who denies the charges, tells a jury he thought they were "having a great time".
Mum who accused ex-partner of rape wins appeal against family court judge
Family Court Judge Robin Tolson KC's decisions have been successfully appealed several times in the last six years.
Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.
FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.
PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms.
Henderson expected to have surgery on injured wrist
Jordan Henderson is expected to have surgery on the wrist injury he sustained while celebrating England's win over Mexico on Monday.
Reece James expected to return for Norway quarter-final
England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.
The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom
The aesthetics industry is worth billions but campaigners say there have been numerous cases of serious harm.
Why is Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?
The Reform UK leader faces further pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally.
From an audience of one to 45,000: Wolf Alice's homecoming gig shows how far they've come
The band break out their own version of Smells Like Teen Spirit at their biggest-ever headline show.
Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.
'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.
Where's our doctor, dentist, new school? The sprawling Glasgow suburb lacking basic amenities
About 2,000 new homes are currently being built in Robroyston, but residents say no amenities are being provided alongside them.
Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.
Pizza Express held inquiry into Andrew's Woking claim
BBC Newsnight has learnt the pizza chain held an internal investigation into the former prince's assertion that he had visited its Woking branch.
Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.
Inquiry into care of man held after 3-year-old injured in crocodile enclosure
A council and the CQC confirm they have begun inquiries after a boy, 3, was attacked by a crocodile.
Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 23 killed in Kyiv region
President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.
Resignations after male councillors vote for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence
The four have resigned from Highland licensing committee after voting to allow David Brown to keep an operator's licence.
More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown
Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.
UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional".
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Is Trump interfering in the World Cup?
Trump spoke to Fifa president about controversial red card for USA player.
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GB's Fery beats Dimitrov in five-set thriller to extend historic run
Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.
Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.
How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
The tactical breakdown of how Thomas Tuchel's 10-man England pulled off a remarkable World Cup win in a hostile Mexico City.
The personal story of a dad who took his autistic son to the British Grand Prix
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Macron arrives in Syria for talks ahead of NATO summit in Turkiye
The French president is the first leader from western Europe to visit Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Mbappe, FFF hit back at Paraguayan senator Amarilla over racist tirade
Amarilla called Mbappe a 'colonised Cameroonian' after his penalty helped France knock Paraguay out of the World Cup.
USA vs Belgium LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16
Live coverage and text-stream updates of USA against Belgium in last-16 game, overshadowed by Balogun suspension row.
US judge tosses out Musk’s bid to void Twitter fraud verdict
Jurors had found owner Elon Musk liable for tweets questioning whether Twitter was overrun by fake and spam accounts.
Crowds hold ‘destroy Israel’ banner at Spain’s Pamplona bull run
A giant banner reading ‘Destroy Israel’ was unfurled as thousands gathered for the San Fermin bull run festival.
Prosecutors in US lay out case against alleged killer of Charlie Kirk
Judge to decide whether there's enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial for conservative activist's killing.
What is the fallout of the increasing violence in Mali?
Coalition of rebels and armed groups carries out another series of attacks.
US Supreme Court clears path for Texas to enforce app age verification law
Parents must approve app downloads for minors as legal fight over Texas age verification law continues.
Body of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei arrives in Qom
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body arrives in Qom as millions of mourners honour his leadership over past three days.
NATO urges members to deliver plans for reaching defence spending targets
US warns of consequences for NATO members without clear spending plans, signalling high expectations from allies.
Pro-Palestine protesters rally for ‘Filton 25’ activists at UK court
Pro-Palestine protesters rally for 'Filton 25’ activists at UK court.
NATO chief calls for ‘credible plans’ to reach defence spending goals
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence.
Nigeria sees no sign that anti-immigrant violence is waning in South Africa
South Africa's government has been accused of not doing enough to tackle xenophobic attacks.
Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez concedes Peru vote to Keiko Fujimori
Announcement comes days after Peru's electoral agency certified right-wing Fujimori as winner in razor-thin race.
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 500
Nation’s 17th Ebola epidemic is fuelled by the Bundibugyo virus, with no existing vaccine or approved treatment options.
Trump rings in new ‘Trump Account’ investment accounts for children
US President Donald Trump rang the opening bells of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq to welcome 'Trump Accounts'.
Iran reappoints a familiar face to powerful post during Khamenei funeral
The judiciary chief has emphasised the need to avenge Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prosecute foreign 'aggressors'.
Flavio Bolsonaro asks Trump to delay tariffs on Brazil until after election
President Lula accuses Jair Bolsonaro's son, now a presidential hopeful, of helping trigger proposed US tariffs.
Ticket prices continue to fall for USA-Belgium World Cup last-16 clash
Get-in prices for the round of 16 football game at Seattle Stadium have fallen by 27 percent over the past three days.
Belgian football body challenges reversal of Balogun’s World Cup suspension
Trump says he asked FIFA's president to review USA player Balogun's game suspension, but did not tell him what to do.
What makes this NATO summit high stakes?
Al Jazeera’s James Bays explains why NATO’s Ankara summit is high stakes.
Balogun, Garrincha and Pinochet: FIFA’s controversial World Cup decisions
The Balogun affair has shocked football, but FIFA's showpiece has a long history of fixes, farces and failures.
Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity
Many Tehran residents say the absence of Iran's new supreme leader makes them question their own security.
UN rights body demands release of Palestinian doctor detained by Israel
Hussam Abu Safia's family and lawyer say his life is in imminent danger and shows signs of having been tortured.
Ex-Syrian intelligence chief in Raqqa convicted of torture in Austria
Khaled al-Halabi denied involvement, but the court deemed him responsible for abuse of detainees in Raqqa.
Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative
China schedules next moonshot this year: developer
China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson
NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption
NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment
Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT
CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific
Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa
Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas
Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism
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