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World Cup: FIFA studying impact of expanding to 64 teams for 2030 edition
FIFA's World Cup 2026 expansion was their first since 1998, but the 2030 edition could rise to 64 teams.…
Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge
Campaigners brought the legal action to try and stop the trial going ahead.…
Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.…
Disgraced funeral boss who failed to bury bodies jailed for 20 years
Robert Bush also failed to cremate people and gave bereaved relatives the ashes of strangers.…
The local girls preparing to take on Liverpool and Manchester United
Players at the fifth edition of the Girls' Super Cup NI say playing top teams is only making them better.…
Spain deploys military to Ceuta after migrant surge: What we know
At least 34 people reported killed trying to cross into the Spanish enclave bordering Morocco.…
Here comes the alt-bride: wedding gowns enter a more experimental era
Celebrities including Charli xcx and Gabbriette and avant-garde brands honour tradition while also rejecting itIf a wedding day brings to mind a bride…
Turkiye’s Davutoglu steps back from politics: A timeline of his career
Ahmet Davutoglu, a former Turkish PM and Erdogan ally-turned-critic, has stepped down from politics.…
Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war
Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle EastMiddle East crisis live…
Celtic reject West Ham Engels bid and confirm Johnston interest
Celtic reject a West Ham approach for Arne Engels while there is Everton interest in Alistair Johnston, manager Martin O'Neill confirms.…
Russia and Ukraine report casualties as they continue to trade attacks
Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa.…
England and Wales on course for driest July on record
Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have their driest July since records began 190 years ago.…
Healey announces his first Budget will be on 28 October
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.…
Russia appears to infiltrate first ‘fortress city’ as Ukraine changes guard
Reports emerge from the front that Russia has infiltrated most of Kostiantynivka as it tries to regain the offensive.…
The waiting game: Gaza’s CT scan shortage causing worries and worse
Gaza suffering from health crisis caused by a shortage of CT scan machines, leading to worsening medical issues for many.…
Palestinians in Gaza react to latest ceasefire deal
‘Enough is enough’, Palestinians in Gaza express little hope that the latest ceasefire deal will end the war.…
Thousands in France allowed to return home as Europe tackles wildfires and heatwave
Firefighters in the Gironde region of France said the situation had "stabilized", after a week of wildfires caused by a major heatwave across Europe.…
Senators accuse Republican ‘gelatinous blobs’ of caving to Trump on Iran war
Democrats Warren and Van Hollen attack Republican ‘rubber stamps’ in Congress for ceding authority to TrumpSenior Democrats accused Republicans in the…
Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani peak
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those reported missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.…
Russia’s Africa Corps killed Mali civilians in air strike: HRW
Russian paramilitaries fight alongside Malian soldiers battling multiple armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL.…
‘Migrant tsunami’: Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes
'Migrant tsunami': Second day of Spain - Morocco border clashes.…
Trump to meet cabinet at Camp David as Iran war drags on – US politics live
President grapples with finding a resolution to Middle East conflict that has pushed up gasoline prices ahead of vital midterm electionsSign up for th…
Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes amid mass migrant influx
Second day of Spain - Morocco border clashes amid mass migrant influx.…
Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war | First Thing
Senators Warren and Van Hollen attack Republican ‘rubber stamps’ in Congress for surrendering authority to Trump. Plus, could AI take your job? Some w…
Two new suspects questioned over allegedly aiding Al Fayed abuse
The former boss of Harrods was accused by hundreds of women of rape and sexual assault.…
Gaza Board of Peace announces Hamas disarmament agreement: What we know
Under the agreement, Israel would have to withdraw from Gaza. But experts remain sceptical.…
US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa
A State Department presentation at HIV conference put Ivory Coast in East Africa and made Nigeria landlocked.…
Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm. And, the U.S. economy slowed a bit
President Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to completely disarm and Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza. And, the U.S. economy slowed som…
High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy
The government has given the green light to the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London.…
'I can do this': Woman with cancer reflects on her life and facing death
For StoryCorps, Karán Founds-Benton talks to her friend about her cancer diagnosis and facing death.…