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'Could be worse' - Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year
The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.…
World’s oceans experience hottest June ever, scientists say more heat ahead
European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was 'marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth'.…
Supreme Court’s divided ruling on birthright citizenship may be revisited
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling on birthright citizenship could signal that the issue could return to the Court.…
Tutoring centre roof collapses killing 14 children in Pakistan
At least 14 children were killed when the roof of a private tutoring centre collapsed outside Lahore, Pakistan.…
Mexico set up potential England last-16 tie after win over 10-man Ecuador
Mexico cruise into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.…
Win or go home: The U.S. to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout game
The U.S. men's team is favored in Wednesday's must-win Round of 32 match — but they haven't beaten a European team since 2021, nor won a World Cup kno…
Superdry co-founder was my boss when he raped me
The woman raped by James Holder exclusively reveals she worked for him and had to face him days after he attacked her.…
Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.…
‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English
Ahead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Love Letter to England celebrates what English people have in commonWhat does it mean to be E…
Valiant Serena beaten on Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare
Ben Shelton dumped out by Finland's Otto Virtanen as Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur progress in straight sets.…
Mexico fans blast horns outside Ecuador hotel the night before World Cup clash
Ecuadorian football federation says it has filed a formal complaint with organisers after the incident in Mexico City.…
NPR discusses error in reporting on the last day of the Supreme Court term
All Things Considered host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's editor-in-chief Thomas Evans and Nina Totenberg about her reporting on the final day of the …
Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.…
Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse
Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.…
'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams
Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the s…
Rescuers find more bodies under rubble as Venezuela death toll rises
International and local emergency teams are continuing to recover the bodies of victims under the rubble…
More than 30 students remain missing after Nigeria school attack
The attacks targeted a secondary school in the northeastern town of Lassa, in Borno State.…
Emergency crews search rubble after Athens building collapse
Rescue teams in Greece are combing through the rubble for survivors after a four-story apartment building in Athens.…
Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals
Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?…
Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital
Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.…
Williams falls just short on Wimbledon singles return
Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.…
German heatwave melts tram tracks, triggers travel disruptions
Extreme heat melted a tramway track in Leipzig and disrupted public transport after temperatures climbed to 41C (106F).…
Norway edge Ivory Coast 2–1 to enter World Cup Round of 16
Haaland scores his fifth goal of the World Cup to set up a knockout match against Brazil in New York on Sunday.…
Patient being tested for suspected Ebola virus at Glasgow hospital
Patient reported to have been admitted to the Queen Elizabeth university hospital in the early hours of TuesdayA patient is being tested for the suspe…
Maddy Cusack’s eating habits changed after manager’s comment, girlfriend tells inquest
Grace Riglar fights back tears giving evidenceCusack called Sheffield United omission a ‘personal attack’The girlfriend of the late Sheffield United p…
Trans youth athletes vow to keep playing after US supreme court sports ruling
Justices upheld laws in West Virginia and Idaho, boosting similar restrictions in 25 other statesTransgender youth athletes have vowed to keep playing…
England vs DR Congo: World Cup Round of 32: Kane, match prediction, lineups
Title contenders England, led by Harry Kane, face Yoane Wissa's DR Congo, as the teams fight for a place in the last-16.…
Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return
Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.…
New York: two killed and 20 injured in Long Island Expressway crash
Officials say coach bus struck vehicle in Queens, triggering chain collision involving four other vehiclesTwo people were killed and 20 others injured…
Law professor discusses Supreme Court's final rulings this term
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kim Wehle {WAIL-ee}, professor of law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, about the Supreme Court's final de…