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UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional".…
How Mexico's World Cup run brought joy after a year of fear
For Mexico's football-loving community, the World Cup has been a triumph, despite their last-16 exit. The joy has spread to Southern California, home …
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 11 people, authorities said.…
Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands
Local authorities on Rota, part of the Northern Mariana Islands, say they have received reports of 'major damages'.…
The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call
The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play de…
Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier
Elbit Systems supplied Tzayad digital army programme to map people, vehicles and other objects in real timeIsrael identified about 1,000 potential tar…
Moment Israeli soldier hurls stun grenade into Palestinians’ car
Security camera video appears to show an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians.…
China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan
Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.…
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 10
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 10 people, authorities said.…
Portugal vs Spain: World Cup last 16 – Ronaldo, Yamal, start and prediction
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Lamine Yamal-powered Spain in an Iberian football derby in the World Cup round of 16.…
Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong decisions’ at Nato summit after Russia kills 11 in overnight strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukraine’s president makes plea ahead of summit this week in Ankara after over 68 missiles and 350 drones hit capital cityUkraine’s president Volodymyr…
Middle East crisis live: Funeral procession for supreme leader Ali Khamenei begins in Iran
Millions join funeral procession in capital of Tehran to mourn Khamenei who was kiled in US-Israel airstrikes in FebruaryGood morning, and welcome to …
Prince Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of UK trip
The prince has formally accepted an invitation to stay at the palace for part of his visit to the UK this week.…
Khamenei’s funeral procession moves through Tehran
Crowds filled the streets of Tehran as the funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, began.…
Funeral procession for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei under way
Iranians mourn along procession route before burial in Mashhad during weeklong ceremonies.…
Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared
The Liberal Democrats have asked the Reform UK leader to be "straight with the British people".…
Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope amid post-war struggles
Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope and safe deliveries to mothers navigating post-war economic hardships.…
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 11 on eve of NATO summit, authorities say
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a likely attack ahead of meeting with US President Donald Trump.…
Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he'll try to enforce them
President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense. This year,…
China tests long-range missile in Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’
Australian government confirms it was informed by China of its intent to conduct the test on Monday China has conducted a long-range missile test in t…
Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Crowds grew as they moved through Tehran as mourners wore black and carried flags with the slogan ‘we will rise’A millions strong crowd assembled on M…
Mexico's World Cup run ends early again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca
Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at Estadio Azteca, and with a man advantage for most of the second half, Mexico scored …
Haaland inspired Norway stun Brazil in historic World Cup knockout win
Norway fans celebrate with viking rows from outside the stadium in New Jersey to Oslo as the team stuns Brazil.…
Is the US really preparing to drop Israel?
With relations between Israel and the US fraught, some are speculating whether the special relationship may be at an end…
Haaland rewrites history by carrying Norway into World Cup quarterfinals
Haaland has emerged from the shadows of Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo to rewrite World Cup history for Norway.…
Watch fans react to every goal of England v Mexico game
Watch as fans across the UK and in Mexico City cheer each goal of the England v Mexico World Cup match.…
Nine killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv on eve of Nato summit in Turkey
Crews are racing to find survivors under rubble as Russia targets Kyiv in air strikes for the second time in a week.…
London Diamond League is pricing us out, say families
Some call the UK's flagship athletics meet "exorbitant", with analysis showing events elsewhere are cheaper.…
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.…
Thousands of forgotten Punjabi WW1 soldiers recognised for first time
Nearly 10,000 soldiers' names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherised step for many of their ancestors.…