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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7:03 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Scotland primed for game of their lives against fallible Brazil

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Why was JD Vance in a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran?

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No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check -- England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.

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England to face Scotland? World Cup knockout stage as it stands -- Use BBC Sport's projections tool with in-game updates to plot your country's route through the World Cup knockouts. -- World Cup

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LIVE - More than 1,000 schools shut or closing early as extreme heat warning extended in southern England - The red alert, in place for parts of England and Wales until 23:59 on Thursday, means the weather carries a risk to life.

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Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack

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Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran

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Ukraine strikes knock out power in key city in Russian-occupied Crimea

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US to probe petrol price gouging claims, Trump says

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Croatia knock Panama out of World Cup on Modric's 200th appearance -- Panama have been knocked out of the World Cup with a match still left to play after losing to Croatia 1-0.

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Iran's US entry terms changed for final group game -- Iran's football team is being given extra time in the United States to prepare for their final World Cup group game, the US Department of Homeland Security says.

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Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy -- United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil -- The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.

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Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk -- Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

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Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system? -- The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

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Cool-down spots and chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat -- People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

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Why more World Cup players than ever are not representing their birth nations - Nearly a quarter of footballers at the 2026 tournament are not playing for their country of birth. 15 hrs ago

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From startups to global spotlight - Indian entrepreneur takes charge of WhatsApp -- Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.

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The economic challenges facing the next UK prime minister -- Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

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What does it mean to be an American in 2026?

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How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point

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'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother's case emerge

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Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe

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Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire -- Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.

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Germany rail network briefly halted nationwide due to IT malfunction -- Rail company Deutsche Bahn had to pause train services across the country for more than two-and-a-half hours.

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Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen -- The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month.

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Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot -- An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.

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Sexual violence increasingly used as 'weapon of war' in Sudan, UN says -- The scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.

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Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer

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France braces for another day of sweltering heat as Europe heatwave spreads

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Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary

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UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

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France confirms first Ebola case

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Scotland records hottest day of 2026 as heatwave predicted

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Montreal shooting suspect identified as 25-year-old from Alberta

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Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?

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Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridge -- The pursuit of Sandro Tonali by Tottenham - who narrowly avoided relegation last season - shows the challenge Newcastle face. -- Premier League

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Lazio to pay compensation in pregnancy dispute case -- Lazio Women have been ordered to pay compensation to former midfielder Maja Gothberg because they unlawfully ended her employment due to pregnancy. -- Women's Football

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Why Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth -- England midfielder Jude Bellingham was not shown a red card despite covering his mouth while talking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew. -- England Men

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'VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had penalty against England? -- England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty? -- England Men

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Munoz fires Colombia into last 32 with win against DR Congo - Daniel Munoz scored the second-half winner as Colombia beat DR Congo to secure their place in the World Cup last 32.

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