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Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national…
Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'
The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It'…
How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the …
‘Thuggery’: Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests
Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.…
Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk?
Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world's largest reserve asset.…
South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups
Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.…
Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms
The bill includes a new regulator and sweeping measures to curtail "harmful content" online.…
What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein
The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.…
South Korea fines Coupang $408m over biggest data leak in country’s history
Data protection watchdog says e-commerce giant failed to implement safety measures and delayed reporting breach.…
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.…
Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antoni…
Thousands rally in Albania in largest protest yet against Kushner resort
Protesters chant 'Albania is not for sale' as demonstrations swell against Kushner-backed luxury resort plan.…
Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast
Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at the police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfas…
Police in Belfast use water cannon as anti-immigrant unrest continues
Clashes come as family of knife attack victim calls for calm and condemns violence targeting immigrants.…
Four days of rain slashed population of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.…
OpenAI says China-based actors stoking opposition to AI data centres
AI company says ChatGPT accounts sought to 'exploit and amplify existing public concerns' about energy prices.…
Family of British toddler speaks as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins
NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.…
Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.…
Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.…
Australian billionaire Brett Blundy wages high-stakes campaign to oust chair of Victoria’s Secret
Blundy’s investment firm, BBRC International, owns about 13% of the US-listed lingerie brand, giving it a potential platform to launch a hostile takeo…
FIFA’s Infantino defends US as World Cup host amid visa row, entry denials
FIFA chief says his organisation cannot rule on government policies after a Somali referee was denied entry into the US.…
Nigerian migrants flee South Africa after spike in xenophobic protests
Migrants say they are living in fear after a group gave people living illegally in South Africa a deadline to leave.…
Mehdi Hasan on Donald Trump’s big, beautiful birthday – podcast
As the US prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Trump turns 80, what state is the country in? And its president?This weekend kicks off an ex…
States tell Albanese government that NDIS changes could mean people with disabilities are shifted into hospitals
Plan to move 240,000 people off scheme leads states and territories to jointly warn they can’t ‘deliver like-for-like services to people who are exite…
Angus Taylor rejects One Nation seat sharing deal as cracks appear in Liberal ranks over Pauline Hanson threat
South Australian Liberal Tony Pasin says parties should ‘work hand-in-glove’ to defeat Labor at the next electionFollow our Australia news live blog f…
A World Cup guide for new football fans
For anyone new to the beautiful game, and its most prestigious prize, here's what you need to know.…
Mexico braces for celebrations, protests as World Cup opens amid tensions
President Sheinbaum promises safe World Cup as host cities ramp up security after cartel violence scare and protests.…
Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?…
Aukus is among Australia’s worst foreign policy decisions and requires ‘heroic’ optimism, Gareth Evans says
Former Labor foreign affairs minister says belief US would defend Australia in event of an existential attack is a ‘ludicrous delusion’Follow our Aust…
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's land swap with SpaceX in Texas
Environmental groups say exchange between US government and SpaceX would worsen ecological risksSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Envi…